2007 Ford Expedition: Road Test
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- MSRP: $29,175 -$42,575
- Invoice: $27,042 -$38,702
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Our road test for the 2007 Ford Expedition includes a full evaluation of the 2007 Ford Expedition from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2007 Ford Expedition, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2007 Ford Expedition help you decide if a 2007 Ford Expedition is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| 4WD Limited w/nav. sys. | 4WD Eddie Bauer EL w/nav. sys. | 4WD Limited EL w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.8 |
Expedition and Navigator have sufficient power for any situation. Alert 6-speed automatic transmission always in correct gear. Test Expedition EL coped adequately with 5000-lb trailer over hilly terrain. Towing capacity is 9200 lb for Expedition, 8950 for Navigator.
FUEL ECONOMY
| 4WD Limited w/nav. sys. | 4WD Eddie Bauer EL w/nav. sys. | 4WD Limited EL w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2.7 |
Test Expedition 4WD EL averaged 13.4 mpg. Expedition and Navigator use regular-grade fuel.
RIDE QUALITY
| 4WD Limited w/nav. sys. | 4WD Eddie Bauer EL w/nav. sys. | 4WD Limited EL w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.4 |
Both regular- and extended-length versions smooth, compliant over major road imperfections. Extended models slightly better settled over broken surfaces.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| 4WD Limited w/nav. sys. | 4WD Eddie Bauer EL w/nav. sys. | 4WD Limited EL w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.7 |
Expedition, Navigator display impressive agility for large SUVs. Nicely weighted steering has natural feel. Relatively little lean in corners for a large truck. Except in close-quarters maneuvering, extended-length versions give up little to shorter regular-length models.
QUIETNESS
| 4WD Limited w/nav. sys. | 4WD Eddie Bauer EL w/nav. sys. | 4WD Limited EL w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 7 | 6.5 |
Both Expedition and Navigator suffer surprising degree of wind rush from outside mirrors, but are otherwise impressively hushed. Little road noise over most surfaces. Engine vocal only in rapid acceleration.
CONTROLS
| 4WD Limited w/nav. sys. | 4WD Eddie Bauer EL w/nav. sys. | 4WD Limited EL w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6.4 |
Expedition has large, easy-to-read gauges. Navigator's retro design dictates smaller, fussier shapes. Dashboards otherwise similar, with most controls logically placed, though switchgear lacks precision feel. Navigation system absorbs most audio functions, awkwardly combines pushbutton and touch screen operation, and its screen washes out in even moderate sunlight. No opportunity to test without navigation system.
Plethora of hard plastic panels cheapens Expedition's interior ambiance, even with available leather upholstery. Luxuriously soft leather, real wood trim dresses up Navigator, but it is also let down by too much painted plastic and some unpadded surfaces--especially given its premium-class aspirations. Neither Expedition nor Navigator is available with a rearview camera, a useful feature offered on many competitors.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| 4WD Limited w/nav. sys. | 4WD Eddie Bauer EL w/nav. sys. | 4WD Limited EL w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | 9 | 8.7 |
Generous room, supportive seats. Driver positioning aided by power tilt steering wheel, power-adjustable pedals standard on Navigator, available on Expedition. In both SUVs, high step-in a likely obstacle for smaller occupants, though Navigator's available power running boards compensate some. Visibility hampered by thick roof pillars, large headrests, particularly over left shoulder.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| 4WD Limited w/nav. sys. | 4WD Eddie Bauer EL w/nav. sys. | 4WD Limited EL w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 7.7 |
No opportunity to test Expedition or Navigator with 2nd-row bench seat. Buckets too low to floor, a bit narrow for optimal comfort. High step in complicates entry/exit for smaller passengers. Buckets fold forward for impressive 3rd-row access. Third row accommodations among best of any SUV, with grown-up sized head and leg room on a chair-height bench, though three-adult seating best reserved for short trips.
CARGO ROOM
| 4WD Limited w/nav. sys. | 4WD Eddie Bauer EL w/nav. sys. | 4WD Limited EL w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 10 | 10 | 8.6 |
Second- and 3rd-row seatbacks fold flat into floor, creating vast storage area. Available power-folding 3rd row a convenience plus, works like a charm, and saves awkward stretching. Note that automatic liftgate lacks tailgate button for power close. Big glovebox, roomy center console, large door pockets provide abundant small-item storage.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| 4WD Limited w/nav. sys. | 4WD Eddie Bauer EL w/nav. sys. | 4WD Limited EL w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 8 | 7.6 |
Expedition is an excellent vehicle for those who genuinely need the power and space of a large truck-type SUV. Interior materials trail those of some competitors, but for useful power, cargo space, passenger room, and surprisingly adept handling, this Ford is a Recommended pick. Lincoln's Navigator dresses Expedition in flashier duds, and elevates cabin ambience with some real wood and nicer leather. The Lincoln offers nothing of substance over its Ford sibling, and Navigator costs more.
Total Score
| 4WD Limited w/nav. sys. | 4WD Eddie Bauer EL w/nav. sys. | 4WD Limited EL w/nav. sys. | Class Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 | 66 | 66 | 64.1 |
Total Score: 66
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