2024 Ford Expedition

2024 Ford Expedition                      

The 2024 Ford Expedition can effectively shuttle up to eight people and enough groceries to feed a small town. Sure, Ford's full-size three-row SUV has a tall ride height that makes it harder to board than a minivan, but the Expedition and the longer-wheelbase Expedition Max have an impressive 9000-plus-pound towing capacity. Good luck pulling anything that heavy with a Honda Odyssey. With body-on-frame construction and available all-wheel drive, the Expeditions provide peace of mind should drivers need to venture off the beaten path. They also offer one of the most forgiving rides, but that's somewhat offset by their inaccurate steering. Likewise, their spacious cabins are marred by some chintzy interior trim. Unlike the Chevy Tahoe and Suburban, for example, which offer multiple powertrain options, every 2024 Expedition is powered by a twin-turbo V-6. At least that potent engine ensures Ford's full-size SUVs get families and their cargo to their destination lickety-split.For 2024, the Expedition receives a few minor updates, including a new Wild Green paint color. Front tow hooks are now included on the all-wheel-drive XLT, Limited, King Ranch, and Platinum models that are also equipped with the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow package. The second row adopts USB-C charge ports, and Ford has reduced the three years of complimentary Connected Navigation to one year.We think the middle-of-the-road Limited trim level on the regular-wheelbase Expedition is the one to get. Not only does it have a nice mix of standard features (leather-trimmed seats, a Bang & Olufsen stereo, and power-operated running boards), but it's also available with an enticing performance option that should make the big rig better to drive. Opting for the Stealth Performance package brings a sportier suspension setup, a more powerful engine (440 horsepower versus 375), and distinct dark-colored exterior details, including 22-inch wheels. All-wheel drive­­–for those who need it–costs about $3000 extra.Motivating the Expedition is a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 and responsive 10-speed automatic transmission that pair with rear- or all-wheel drive. The standard engine makes 380 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque but, on Limited models, that output is boosted to 400 horsepower and 480 pound-feet. An even higher-output version is available on the Timberline trim and on the Limited with the Stealth Performance package that bumps those figures to 440 horses and 510 pound-feet. The Timberline model bolted to 60 mph in just 5.1 seconds at our test track, besting the V-8-powered Tahoe Z71 by a whopping 2.4 seconds; the Stealth Performance model shaved off 0.2 seconds from the Timberline's time. All Expeditions employ an independent rear suspension. While passengers are comforted by its soft ride, the driver is penalized by ungainly handling and imprecise steering feel. The Expedition can tow up to 9300 pounds, while the longer Expedition Max's rating is capped at 9000 pounds.