2022 - 2024 Ford Expedition Review
Today, I’ve got a tried-and-true hauler on deck to review — my personal Ford Expedition! While I’m typically walking through the latest family cars on the market, it’s been a while since I did a complete breakdown of a go-to family car recommendation I use whenever larger families ask for it.
If you’re new here—welcome! I’m Kelly, a mom of four and a certified child passenger safety tech. I review cars with families in mind to help you figure out if they could work for you and today we are breaking down absolutely everything you need to know about the 2022 - 2024 Ford Expedition.
I want to say it here first - there are not a lot of changes since 2022 to the Ford Expedition. This is why this review covers 2022 - 2024, so you can shop both the new and pre-owned car market for an Expedition with confidence!
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Ford Expedition Exterior
I’ve said it before: Is the Expedition my favorite looking car? No. The exterior is just fine (and I do love all the blacked-out elements of their Stealth edition), but it’s size takes the main amount of focus.
That being said, it’s still an attractive car with it’s nice grill and e\slightly squared off back. Yes, it’s not the absolute coolest car out there, but it looks solid on the exterior. The interior is really where things shine.
Ford Expedition First Row
Even though the exterior isn’t anything to write home about, the interior is. First, the door cubby space is huge. My water bottle doesn't quite fit, but there is plenty of room for wipes, diapers, snacks, and more. I have great head clearance and excellent visibility even with three carseats in here. I am disappointed there isn’t a camera in the rear view mirror. This would make my visibility top notch.
As for the center console, this takes the cake. It’s huge. It doubles as a desk or table. I’ve had several car lunches and Zoom meetings from here. I have two cup holders between the two front seats and two more in the center console and they all fit my huge Stanley water bottle. I love having four cup holders in driver’s reach.
I also love the double glove box. It’s where I keep my cleaning supplies because you know clean cars drive better. Take out your driver’s manual and put it in the trunk. The glove box space is way too valuable for something you almost never need.
Infotainment System
Moving onto the tech. The dash is completely digital, which I love. Though I wish it was more customizable like the Kia Telluride or Hyundai Palisade. The screen is huge, but I don’t love it. It’s been pretty glitchy. The climate control is in the screen, which you know I hate because it makes changing difficult while driving. I 100% prefer when the climate control is pulled out of the screen. The infotainment system is nice and it has Apple CarPlay. But overall, I would not recommend upgrading to this screen. Go with the standard one.
Ford Expedition Second Row
This second row bench seat is really why I chose the Ford Expedition for my personal car. It’s perfect. I have it set up for how I’ll have it as a mom of three under four—two rear-facing car seats in an outboard seat and middle seat, and a baby seat on the other outboard seat. All three of them will be rear facing and there is plenty of room for their car seats. I have the driver's seat set for me (I’m about six feet tall) and I have the baby seat behind me. There is plenty of room for the rear facing baby seat. Taking out the baby seat base there is plenty of room for me to sit back here. So much leg room. This is why I’m always team bench over captain’s chairs—the flexibility.
My two favorite features of the bench are, 1: All three seats in the second row are separate so you can move them forward or back on their own tracks. And, 2: the car seat friendly tilt, which allows you to tilt the seat forward even with a car seat installed using the latches.
As for second row amenities I have climate control, ceiling vents, and heated seats back here. The door cup holder is fantastic, but I can’t say the same for the sun shades because there are none. The Explorer has them, but why not the Expedition??
Ford Expedition Third Row
Since the second row seats are all separate and the outboard seats have a car seat tilt there are so many ways to access the third row even with the bench. Climbing into the third row I have plenty of room. With the second row pushed all the way back, my knees still aren’t touching. Head clearance is a little tight when I sit in the middle seat, but my head still isn’t touching. And thank you, Ford. We have head restraints in the second and third row middle seats. (FYI the Chevy Tahoe does not).
Ford Expedition Car Seat Set Up
With this bench seat, we have lower anchors in all three seats in the second row and lower anchors on the outboard seats in the third row. We also have tether anchors in all six seats in the second and third row. This is basically about as good as it gets for a car seat set up.
Ford Expedition Trunk
Even though I opted for the regular Ford Expedition, not the Max, I can still fit a week’s worth of groceries or my double strollers in here just fine with the third row up. I also have a little bit of extra storage in the floor where I keep my son’s travel potty. If you need more trunk space, go with the Max. The car is exactly the same, but you get 12 more inches of space in the trunk.
Ford Expedition Wrap-Up
Overall, I’m super happy with the Ford Expedition. Is it the best looking car on the road? No. And the tech has been a little glitchy. But, the bench and the car seat setup does not get any better, which is why it was my pick for our almost family of five.
Would you consider the Ford Expedition as your next family car? Let me know in the comments! And to keep up with all the latest family cars on the market, check out my recent posts:
