Ford's Biggest SUV Soldiers On | 2021 Ford Expedition 

I tow about 7K lbs on a fairly regular basis and have now owned both the the 3.5 400 hp and the GM 6.2 and while the 3.5 offers slightly better low end grunt than the 6.2 ( barely noticeable ) the 6.2 is superior on the long up hills because the turbos suffer from heat soak on the long high RPM low road speed pulls ( lack of air to the inter coolers ). I will probably switch back to the GM 6.2 in the coming years. Ford and GM make it very tough to pick a full size SUV these days.

It's bigger inside than some rooms I lived in😍

So many people worry about reliability of turbocharged motors and 10speed transmissions yet only keep their cars for 125-150,000 miles. In this time both cars will get you to wherever you are going. Now at 200,000+ we might see a difference but for 99% of people out there just buy the car you like the most. With all these people leasing cars and trading them in as soon as they are paid off, or even before, reliability really really shouldn’t be too much of a concern.

Thank you Alex, so glad you reviewed this and the Tahoe simultaneously.

I miss the Excursion it was such a meme

I wouldn't consider styling as advantage or disadvantage. For me Expedition looks still better than refreshed Tahoe/Suburban

I would love to upgrade my '13 Traverse to a full-size SUV. I like the Expedition, but I think I'd rather go with the Yukon XL. Hopefully after some depreciation kicks in I'll be able to afford one! lol

15:14 "this is like driving a living room around." 🤣🤣🤣 That's a perfect description Alex!

My house in VERY LATE 1986 was 89.9K

GM is in no danger of losing its 65% market share for full size SUVs, which it has had for many years.

2008 Toyota Sequoia was the 1st large size suv to have rear independent suspension.

It’s great I just can’t wait for the infotainment center to be updated !!!!

This SUV just got redesigned in 2018, & it's probably getting a facelift later in 2021 or for 2022. But it's still up at the top of the class with the new Tahoe, Suburban, & Yukon/ Yukon XL lineups

Both the Sequoia and armada have independent rear suspensions. Maybe he'll figure that out someday. Also, first time I ever heard anybody call the pushrod engines that GM uses more advanced than the overhead cam variable valve timing engines used by Toyota

Ford really should put the 5.0L V8 engine in this SUV.

The "Change Holder" is where the Pro Trailer back up assist knob is put if you order the HD tow package. Below that would be integrated trailer brake controller.

Out of all the "review channels" this is the best. Perfectly edited, well reviewed and explored real life issues/benefits of the cars. Also great uninterrupted long camera shots. Hands down the best car reviewer! Bravo!

that interior looks cheap af

I mean obviously you can find issues with any vehicles because there's always people posting negative things. But I've got a 17 expedition with 210,000 miles on it on the original engine and transmission and I haven't even done the timing chain. I don't even have the issue with phaser rattle or tensioners or whatever but I do plan on doing the timing chain soon just to make sure that it doesn't become a problem. Maybe mines a unicorn but I prefer to think that mine is normal! I'm very happy with the life of my 3.5 l EcoBoost!

Change holder is a place holder because your model doesn't have the trailer back up assist.

I traded my explorer st in for a 2020 leftover expedition and I absolutely love it.

Ford Expedition The Full-Size SUV made for full-size Moms in Suburbia Like that full-sized Mom, it's not gonna win any beauty contests

The refreshed Expedition will have a 15 inch screen like the mach-e

Pretty sure that coin holder is covering up where the Trailer Backup Knob would go.

The 2021 Ford Expedition it’s alright, it’s very expensive for a Ford!

A good overall comparison with a ton of things covered. Thanks.

Did you know that you can still get 9 seats in a Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon, and Yukon XL

Alex please do Lexus NX vs Mazda CX5! no one has done these!!

12:06 That's too bad. I was willing to put up with the old tech in my new F350 but, sorry Ford, you really should have updated the 2021 Expedition with the new dash/monitor. Looks like we will be buying a GM product.

I'm a Chevy guy when it comes to full size SUVs, had a 2012 Tahoe then a 2018 Tahoe (still have it), and also I hate Ford in general, but after that last generation of Yukon/Tahoe over complicated design (and particularly ugly in Tahoe), I admit I prefer Expedition simple straight forward design. Pricing wise, this whole segment is going crazy!!! They are almost on the pricing level of Range Rover!!!

minivans are the more manly options right now tbh

I was just thinking that the profile of this thing looked like the Navigator. Forgot they were stable mates. Me personally, I put over 200k miles on my cars in less than ten years. Reliability is a big deal. I know the Europeans have had turbos for a while, but they don't drive as much as we do over here (and their cars are far less reliable). Turbos tend to scare me a bit. But I know Ford's trucks and SUV's are very reliable, so I would roll the dice with the Expedition versus the Chevy (that is unless Toyota got off their butts and finally redid their large SUV lineup).

I'd probably buy an Armada. Nissan practically gives those away with rebates and dealer discounts.

Dodge Durango mention.. he is sneaky.

What good is the rear hatch glass when the bottom of the opening is at chin height?

3:52 until 2023. Toyota will probably even add the hybrid system from the Tundra. Plus, you can now equip the ecoboost in the expedition to make 440HP from the factory...not sure why they couldn't add 10HP though. Toyota's version of the ecoboost makes about 348 in the SR5 tundra, 389 in every other trim (don't know why), and 409 in the Land Cruiser/LX600. Torque is about 480 lb-ft without the hybrid. So it should be competitive with the base engine in the expedition. The hybrid will have about 437HP and over 500 lb-ft of torque.

A living room that does 0-60 in six>😍

I wish they would bring back full size SUVs that were actually based entirely on their half ton truck counterparts. I actually prefer a solid rear axle because I take my truck off road. The current expedition, even though I like, has no suspension travel whatsoever.

I believe the bit about the reverse lights being incandescent is false. From what I recall, the entire tail light cluster is LED.

Alex is on the roll with SUV's

Not once, hand calculated, have I had 20mpg combined. Im sitting at 18. I do get great hwy mpg, but city kills it. Go to fuelly to get realistic expectations on ANY vehicle.

The nice thing about the Expedition is that you don't have to stab your eyes out to stand it versus the offerings from GM.

Did Alex just said there was 5 seat two row only Expedition?

Let's hope sales will be strong for these big SUVs as prices at the pump skyrocket.

3:36 I thought it was Toyota with the Sequoia in 2008. Edit: I stand corrected. It was ford with the second generation expedition in 2004.

Love my expedition max 2021

Okay Ford, now let’s see the Expedition get the Tremor treatment!

I would love to see them make the extended length version of this in a four seat configuration. As it stands, there is no third row delete option on the extended length version, and the captain's chairs are not available in the two row version of the standard length model.

When will you be reviewing the 2022 version? Or navigator? Thank you!

I would have been ecstatic if the trunk was split and the bottom opened like a truck tailgate, with the glass opening upward.

Aloha Alex when can you review the facelift model with the blue Cruise Platinum trim 22 speaker sound system

This is only second-best if you like the quality and reliability issues with the Chevy Tahoe. I'd much rather have the Expedition.

Great report. Keep ut up.

Hope new one - based on Lightening will be offered also in EU:)

Why halogen lights. I need led on mines

I really like the exterior style of the Expedition. But the interior (dashboard, specifically) is a dealbreaker for me....

Thats like the biggest moon roof ever!

Price, features and room you might as well get the Telluride. Unless you spend the extra $$$ for extended version and have a big garage.

I think to replace the ecoboost and or 10 speed would be way more expensive due to its complexity

2+3+3 then where did 1 seat disappear🤔

Looks great

Will Ford put a diesel engine on the expedition like the competition did?

I wonder if anyone buys this for the look

NEW YEAR-NEW JINGLE INTRO. Get rid of the early 80's SYNTH intro. Update, refresh your channel.

I'd sit tight and see if the Rivian R1S is any good... $50 -$70 k for a big SUV is just nuts unless it's electric.

V6 engine, and outdated F-150 interior

👍👍👍👍👍

Even the lowest trim lincoln navigator has better interior than this

turbo. no thanks.

The price of Gasoline going through the roof is going to have a big effect on full sized SUV sales

Grand Cherokee L with the V8 is more than enough. It will eat Wagoneer, Tahoe & Expedition.

nice vehicle unfortunately has that dumb panoramic death roof top

ford... so bland and outdated

Trucks are growing so much, the next generation expedition is gonna be a bus.

Alex, To build fitness, I am going to do 10 pushups every time you mention the Dodge Durango in this Ford Expedition video. ;-) A very quick living room® I wonder if Ford dares to use that phrase in their marketing campaign.

Am I the only here who prefers the expedition over the suburban/Tahoe or is there others who like expeditions more?

I’d probably wait to see what the 2022 refresh is like. However, I would currently choose the Tahoe or Yukon.

Who can afford these monsters? Not a normal family.

Ford cuts too many corners and will be flooded with recalls in the first year of ownership and that’ll increase!! Never getting a Ford again.

I actually love this design. It's not over done. Nice abs handsome.

Really a quality video. Thank you. I just (this week) got the Platinum Expedition. The dash and electronics are slightly different from the video. Coming out of a 2018 Yukon Denali - I think the Expedition is a better alternative. It is missing a few bells and whistles, like the heads-up display, but it rides better.

This is the smartest vehicle review on the web

I think the expedition is prettier than the Tahoe.

Hi Alex isn’t the GM tahoe/ Yukon 3.0 L Diesel the most fuel efficient large SUV right now?

this needs the new interior from the f150

Another thorough and enjoyable review. I’d be very wary of towing 9000lbs with something like this or even a half-ton truck. Pushing the towing limits is never a good idea. Thanks again Alex!

When is the expedition will get a diesel engine option, or a powerboost engine option?

As a person who is currently in the market for a new suv, I found this extremely useful because I was planning on purchasing an Expedition Platinum but I was slightly skeptical. I am now convinced the expedition is best for me

That interior is comicallly bad for the ridiculous price

Clearly among the most in-depth, unbiased, comprehensive, and long established auto review channels on RU-vid, (or anywhere else), I am surprised and perplexed as to why there are not at least a million subscribers. I bet he'd get a big boost if he started dressing as a woman and told everyone that he was "transitioning".

Hi guys, Ford Expedition vs Tahoe, which one is likely more reliable?

That luggage is Airline pilot gear. What is Alex's day job?

It's an absolute crime that this doesn't have sync 4

The interior space does not compare to the new Chevrolet Suburban and Tahoe’s cabin, especially in the top trim versions. Ford needs to give the Expedition a fully SUV specific interior instead of just copying and pasting the instrument panel designs from their pickups.

Alex, the change holder is fords quick way to fill the hole where the trailer backup assist module goes. In previous generation you got the change holder or 4x4 selector. As for the ride it took the Tahoe platform to get to 2021 to get IRS. As you mentioned Expedition added IRS and air ride all the way back in 2006 and is still a great ride for suv category in my opinion. The fold flat electric seats in Expedition have been ahead of GM for years because of not having a live axle. My 2011 limited with 183k miles is still a solid machine and hope to save up for used of lease 2019 soon. I do agree Ford is always behind on updating Expedition.

They should have never sold the Land Rover brand. They learned a lot from design from them. The SUV is an “upscale” truck market. Essentially, you are hauling “people instead of material”. SUVs are meant for off-road adventures that take long distances to get there. You want a great interior to make the long hauls enjoyable. You still need to tow every now and then in additions to brining a bunch of stuff (which this ticks those boxes). I put a deposit on the Rivian R1S. I don’t town that much, if you do, you might want to wait for the 400 mile variant. Also the gas V6 defender 110 is also a good option.

In the platinum power ratings are different. 400hp 480 lb ft

I trust Ford down the road farther than I could roll a GM to dealer service. I could do with a refresh to the large last generation explorer front clip though.

Ford expedition... Where the gauge cluster screen is better than the center console screen.

I'm renting one of these right now and I must say this expedition is amazing. When you put this in sport mode, it literally launches when you gun it. I love this SUV! 😀