It seems like it was years ago when the Ford Expedition was cool. In the early 2000s, that’s when they felt really popular until the Chevy Tahoe replaced them. However, now they are making a comeback and getting popular again, but why? What’s so great about the Ford Expedition?

Why Is The Ford Expedition So Popular?

We thought that possibly the Ford Expedition could be popular for having a lower price, but that guess was wrong. 

The base model starts around $52k, and prices soar to reach over $70k with higher trim options. The Chevy Tahoe is slightly cheaper and starts around $49k. 

The fuel economy doesn’t make the Expedition seem too great either. It only gets an average of up to 17 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway. But its fuel economy is slightly better than the Tahoe’s. 

Ford Expedition Power 

The Ford Expedition has one powerful engine option, where the Tahoe has four. With the Expedition, you get a 3.5-Liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine with an output of 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. 

If you upgrade to the Platinum trim, you will get 400 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. But is the difference of 25 horsepower enough to convince you to upgrade? 

With these amounts of power, the Expedition can tow up to 6,000 lb, and with the towing package, that number increases to 9,300 lb. But of course, some extra cash will be involved with getting that package. The Chevy Tahoe can tow up to 6,000 lb. 

Plus, it doesn’t disappoint with acceleration. It can go from 0 to 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, making it peppier than other SUVs with three rows of seats. 

Also, the Expedition is offered with 4×4, making it able to handle snow and off-roading conditions. With a ground clearance of 9.8,” it’s well suited to go over a few obstacles. 

The Expedition has an approach angle of 23.4-degrees and a departure angle of 22.2-degrees, allowing it to be competitive with other large off-roading vehicles. 

Ford Expedition Features 

If you spend over $50 on a vehicle, it better be luxurious. Ford recognized this and didn’t disappoint. 

The spacious interior includes large, padded leather seats with enough legroom for the entire family to enjoy. The second row of seats contains heated two bucket seats with armrests for your passengers to enjoy. 

Plus, the advanced navigation system includes Waze navigation to allow you to detect and avoid accidents along your route while remaining hands-free. You can also connect to Alexa, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. 

Along with going hands-free, go wireless, too, with the ability to charge your smartphone on the pad located above the media bin. 

The Expedition is also outfitted with standard safety features such as forward collision prevention, lane departure assistance, blind-spot monitoring, and more. The automatic braking can give you peace of mind during your journies. 

So, why is the Ford Expedition popular? Because it’s a heavy hauling, off-roading beast. It can haul your trailer like a truck but with the ability to seat up to seven passengers. Bring your whole family along for your adventure with comfort and capability.