2007 Ford Expedition [ 2008 ]
Ford Expedition
Overall Score - 8.8 (Very Good)
The Expedition competes effectively with Chevrolet's Tahoe and Suburban, with a powerful engine and best-in-class passenger and towing capacity.
The redesigned 2007 Ford Expedition is Ford's large, flagship SUV. It's well liked for its hauling and storage capabilities as well as its interior comfort, but many reviewers warn that the Expedition's mediocre driving capabilities should be expected given its massive size. Kelley Blue Book is able to sum up the Expedition's qualities best: "The Expedition can easily match most of its competition in the area's of comfort, safety and high-tech options, and is nearly at the top of its class in horsepower and torque."
The Expedition also gets kudos for adding the new extended length (EL) trims this year, adding 15 inches and giving competitors a run for their money. As Motor Trend claims, "Spacious, capable, comfortable, and less expensive, the new Expedition EL package simply beats a comparable [Chevrolet] Suburban at its own game." The 2007 Expedition earned a "Recommended" award from Consumer Guide.
The 2007 Ford Expedition's price has been rolled back by several thousand dollars, although EL trims add slightly more than $1,000 vs. similarly-equipped non-EL trims. Car and Driver reports that "prices are a few thousand dollars less than GM's big SUVs," prompting Edmunds to recommend "with a sticker price low enough to let one indulge in a few more options or a down payment on a trailer and ATVs, it's hard to go wrong." IntelliChoice gives the 2007 Ford Expedition's base model a rating of "average" for its predicted five-year total cost of ownership compared to others in its class.
Expedition Performance - 8.2 (Very Good)
Auto writers report the 2007 Ford Expedition is able to provide a pleasant and powerful driving experience, despite its massive size. The Chicago Tribune reviewer explains that while earlier Expeditions rode like trucks, "we enjoyed almost sedan-like ride without being bounced and brutalized in the cabin." continue
Expedition Exterior - 7.0 (Good)
The verdict is in: reviewers find the outside of the redesigned 2007 Ford Expedition attractive, not only for its size, but also for its shape. Edmunds describes the Expedition's appearance as a "tough-guy look," with "prominent truck -- perhaps even locomotive -- styling cues." continue
Expedition Interior - 8.3 (Very Good)
The vast majority of reviewers like what they find inside the 2007 Ford Expedition, which can seat nine. Automobile Magazine speaks for the majority when it reports, "the main thing to note about the Expedition's interior is its massive size." continue
Expedition Safety - NA
The federal government awarded the 2007 Expedition good crash-test scores. The SUV's safety is evident in reviews as well, as Kelley Blue Book finds the 2007 Ford Expedition has "plenty of safety and creature-comfort options to satisfy most buyers," and their fellow reviewers agree. continue
Expedition Reliability - 6.0 (Mediocre)
The 2007 Ford Expedition reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). The Expedition offers a basic bumper-to-bumper warranty for the first three years or 36,000 miles. continue