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Full-size SUV · USA · 1997-present
Ford Expedition
Ford's Suburban-fighter. EcoBoost V6 since 2018.
Years
1997-present
Generations
1
Segment
Full-size SUV
The Expedition launched in 1997 as Ford's response to the Suburban-Tahoe duo — F-150-derived full-size SUV. The 4th gen (2018-) on the T6 platform replaced V8s with the 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 and finally got an aluminium body to drop weight. The Expedition Max is the long-wheelbase version that competes with the Suburban directly. Towing capability is genuinely excellent (9300lbs), interior space is enormous, fuel economy is irrelevant. Reliability is decent if you stay on top of EcoBoost cam phaser issues.
Generations
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2018-2023
4th Gen · U553
EcoBoost-only. Tows 9,300lb. Best three-row SUV interior at the price.
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Known issues by generation
Common faults reported on each generation — useful when shopping the used market.
2018-2023 · 4th Gen · U553
- 10-speed transmission harsh shifts (TSB)
- EcoBoost cam phaser rattle (cold start)
- Body panel galvanic corrosion at steel-aluminum joints
- Sync 3/4 lockups
Rivals
Chevrolet Suburban · GMC Yukon · Toyota Sequoia · Cadillac Escalade