MSRP: $31,345 - $46,240
Invoice: $28,980 - $41,973
MPG: 12 City / 18 Hwy
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U.S.News Scores

Overall:9.0
Performance:8.3
Exterior:7.0
Interior:8.3
Safety:9.8
Reliability:7.0
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Pros and Cons
  • Comfortable interior that seats nine
  • Flexible cargo and hauling capabilities
  • Large towing capacity
  • Limited rear visibility with no rearview camera
  • Mediocre handling

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Ford Expedition - What the Auto Press Says

The Expedition competes effectively with Chevrolet's Tahoe and Suburban, thanks to a powerful engine and best-in-class passenger and towing capacity.

The 2008 Ford Expedition is well liked for its cargo capabilities and interior comfort, but its size contributes to a bland driving experience. Despite the lack of driving excitement, the Expedition is a good choice for comfort,  safety, and for the power of its V8 engine. For 2007 the Expedition added the new extended length (EL) trims, adding 15 inches and giving competitors like the Chevrolet Suburban a run for their money. While the Expedition is a viable alternative to full-size SUVs from GM, buyers should note that Chevrolet and GMC's offerings get better gas mileage. 

  • Motor Trend says the EL  trim "simply beats a comparable [Chevrolet] Suburban at its own game." -- Motor Trend
  • "Sure, you might want to think about something that uses less fuel if all you're buying it for is getting to work and back, or picking up the kids from school and driving them to T-ball practice and gymnastics, but for those who need to tow or haul eight adults around, there's no substitute for mass." -- Automobile
  • "Ford's redesigned Expedition may have F-series roots, but it is far from trucklike in terms of civility, ride and handling." --Kansas City Star
  • "If you must have a three-ton vehicle to carry eight people and tow 9200 pounds, the Expedition is a good choice."-- Car and Driver

Expedition Performance - 8.3 (Very Good)

The 2008 Ford Expedition provides a pleasant and powerful driving experience despite its massive size. The Chicago Tribune says "we enjoyed almost sedan-like ride without being bounced and brutalized in the cabin."  Read More

Expedition Exterior - 7.0 (Good)

The Expedition's conservative design doesn't garner the same praise that competitors with more cutting-edge styling do. Automotive.com says the Expedition's combined elements "deliver a look that's both distinctive and respectable."  Read More

Expedition Interior - 8.3 (Very Good)

Automobile Magazine reports "the main thing to note about the Expedition's interior is its massive size." Reviewers also like that the Expedition's third-row seats fold flat, instead of having to be manually removed, like in GM's large SUVs.  Read More

Expedition Safety - 9.8 (Excellent)

Ford offers plenty of standard safety features with the Expedition. In addition, the 2008 model does well in government crash tests.  Read More

Expedition Reliability - 7.0 (Good)

The 2008 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). Ford offers a basic bumper-to-bumper warranty for the first three years or 36,000 miles. Read More

Review Last Updated: 3/10/09