Despite its significant size, the Ford Expedition is pretty manageable on the road. The four-wheel independent suspension gives it an exceptionally smooth ride relative to rivals - Edmunds
2017 Ford Expedition Engine and Transmission
The power duties of the 2017 Ford Expedition is taken care of by a potent 3.5L twin-turbo V6, which pushes out a massive 365 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. This is more than enough for taking on your daily duties, and also enough for when you have to let the taps open for on the freeways while overtaking. Available in both rear-wheel-drive and 4-wheel-drive, the said power is sent to either one of these via an efficient 6-speed AT.
The twin-turbo V6 also aids in impressive towing capacities, with it being able to tow up to 6,600 lbs. The 6-speed automatic transmission when coupled to the engine amplifies the smooth power delivery put down. It borrows the V6 engine from the F-150 lineup, and that is the sole reason, the Expedition performs so impressively.
Models
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2017 Ford Expedition
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2017 Lincoln Navigator
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2017 Chevrolet Tahoe
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2017 Toyota Sequoia
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MSRP
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$47,125
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$63,515 |
$47,215
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$45,560
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Engine
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3.5L V6
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3.5L V6 |
5.3L EcoTec3 V8
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5.7L i-Force V8 DOHC
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Transmission
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6-speed Automatic
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6-speed Automatic |
6-speed automatic
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6-speed automatic
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Horsepower
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365 hp @ 5000 RPM
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380 hp @ 5250 RPM |
355 hp @ 5600 RPM
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381 hp @ 5600 RPM
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Torque
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420 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM
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460 lb-ft @ 2750 RPM |
383 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM
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401 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM
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Despite its heft, with the help of the twin-turbos, the 2017 Expedition is also able to put up decent acceleration times. Coming over to the competition, with the Expedition being placed right in the middle of the pack, it is the Toyota Sequoia, which displays sheer performance for a competitive price tag. This is because it houses a much more potent V8 engine, unlike the V6 used by the rest of the rivals.
2017 Ford Expedition Acceleration
The 2017 Ford Expedition, when powered by the 365 hp twin-turbo V6, is able to sprint from 0-60 MPH in just about 6.4 seconds. Its engaging turbo power has an adequate lag, but it growls nevertheless to take on overtaking maneuvers while sprinting through freeways. One would think the Expedition's heft might get in the way of it putting up a competitive time, but that is not the case here.
Models
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2017 Ford Expedition
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2017 Lincoln Navigator
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2017 Chevrolet Tahoe
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2017 Toyota Sequoia
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0-60 MPH
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6.4 sec
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5.9 |
7.0 sec
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6.7 sec
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Quarter mile
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15.4 sec
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14.5 |
15.3 sec
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15.4 sec
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The effortless powertrain of the 2017 Ford Expedition SUV is quick and responsive, and hence the full-size SUV is also able to cross the quarter-mile barrier in just 15.4 seconds. Not that it should matter at all for a family SUV, the 6-speed AT puts up precise and smooth shifts, even at the lower RPMs. The Lincoln Navigator, on the other hand, is the fastest of the lot, courtesy of its segment-best power figures from a V6 that too, while the other house a V8.
2017 Ford Expedition Ride and Handling
The 2017 Ford Expedition is mighty responsive in this handling department. Despite its size and heft, it is quite easy to maneuver around traffic-jammed city streets, even with the long-wheelbase version of the Expedition. The steering is accurate and adequately responsive. Taking on corners is no cake in this full-size SUV, as there is evident body roll noticeable. A practical family SUV in its demeanor, the 2017 Expedition has the utmost comfortable ride on display. This is because of the independent suspension that it houses. Furthermore, the turbo noise also doesn't creep inside the cabin as much as one would expect.
2017 Ford Expedition Braking
The 2017 Ford Expedition houses 13.5-inch brake rotor discs in the front and 13.2-inch rotor discs in the back. This combined with its 5562 lbs heft, brings the Expedition to a complete stop from 60 MPH in just 129 ft. The brake pedals are adequately responsive, and it does perform better than expected in emergency braking situations.
Model
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2017 Ford Expedition
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2017 Lincoln Navigator
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2017 Chevrolet Tahoe
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2017 Toyota Sequoia
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Brake Front (in.)
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13.5
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13.8 |
14.2
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13.9
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Brake Rear (in.)
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13.2
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13.8 |
13.8
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13.6
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Curb Weight (lbs.)
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5562
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5830 |
5356
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5730
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60-0 MPH (ft.)
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129
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132 |
125
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130
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The 2017 Chevrolet Tahoe, takes the win in this aspect, with its biggest in the segment rotor discs. It comes to a stop in an impressive 125 ft, which is despite it weighing much less than its rivals.