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2016 Ford Expedition review

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Ford Expedition highlights

Customer rating

Pros

  • Huge interior
  • Powerful V6 engine
  • Heavy-duty towing capacity

Cons

  • Not easy to park
  • Design goes back to 2007
  • Not exactly mpg-focused

Mileage (EPA estimate)

15 city, 20 highway, 17 combined

Pricing for current inventory

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Price
Year

Eight passenger SUV

The 2016 Expedition has a lot going for it, with eight-passenger seating and a massive amount of cargo space. It's got a great engine as well, a 3.5L turbocharged V6 with 365 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque. It means the Expedition has an impressive towing rating and makes for a great companion out on the open road. You can choose between the standard-size Expedition and the extended-wheelbase Expedition EL (15 inches longer). Both are available in XLT, Limited, King Ranch, and Platinum trim.

All Ford Expedition years

What is new for the 2016 Ford Expedition?

  • Expedition trims have been upgraded with Bluetooth Technology as standard equipment this year.
  • The XL trim now comes with Rear Air Conditioning as standard equipment.

5 reasons to buy the 2016 Ford Expedition

1. Lots of cargo space 

The 2016 Expedition is ready for a long camping weekend or just a trip to the home improvement store. You'll get 18.6 cu-ft behind the third row in the Expedition and 42.6 cu-ft in the longer Expedition EL. Drop the back two rows, and you'll get a massive 108.3 cu-ft and 130.8 cu-ft in the Expedition and Expedition EL, respectively. 

2. Potent turbo V6 

It's got impressive power under the hood as well. The Expedition gets 365 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque from its 3.5L turbocharged V6 engine. That means you can tow up to 9,200 pounds when properly equipped.

So it's ready for a fun weekend on the lake or a big RV adventure.  

3. Great standard features 

Search for the 2016 Expedition XLT, and you'll get many standard comfort and convenience features. You'll find features like cruise control, air-conditioning, a six-way power driver seat, a 4.2-inch center display, a rearview camera, power-adjustable pedals, a sliding and reclining 40/20/40-split second-row seat, and a fold-flat third-row seat. That's some pretty impressive stuff for a base trim level.  

4. Lots of options 

Search our lots for two great packages available on the XLT. First, the 201A package adds standard leather upholstery (first and second-row), automatic wipers, a power liftgate, a rearview camera, dual-zone automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped shift knob, an eight-way power driver seat, a power-folding third-row seat. If you come across the 202A package, you'll get options like a heavy-duty trailer tow package, heated and cooled front seats, and a ten-way power passenger seat with power lumbar adjustment.  

5. Top-spec trims 

If the XLT with some option packages still isn't quite enough, search for the Expedition Limited. In addition to the optional XLT packages, it adds front parking sensors, power-folding mirrors, heated second-row seats, and a wood-trimmed steering wheel. The western-themed King Ranch gets premium leather upholstery, a wood-grain interior trim, a special paint scheme, and upgraded headlights, while the Platinum is similar but with more chrome instead of the western theme.  

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.8 out of 5

4 customer reviews
3
Average

RepairPal gave the Ford Expedition an overall reliability rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Ford Expedition 13th out of 16 among Fullsize SUVs.

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Ford Expedition features and specs

XL 2WD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cloth Seats
  • Cruise Control
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Running Boards
  • Side Airbags
  • Tow Hitch
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • Alloy Wheels
  • CD Audio
  • Fold-Away Third Row
  • Full Roof Rack
  • Parking Sensors
  • Rear Entertainment System
  • Running Boards
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Sync System
  • Third Row Seat

Drive Wheels

Rear Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

3.5L

Horsepower

365

Torque (ft-lbs)

420

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

28

Wheelbase

119"

Overall length

206.5"

Width

78.8"

Height

77.2"

Leg room

F 41.1"/R 39.1"

Head room

F 39.6"/R 39.8"

Front tires

P265/70SR17

Rear tires

P265/70SR17

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

660/6600 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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