My King Ranch tester is a seriously luxurious thing, too, with leather everywhere and second-row captain's chairs that have an easy tip-and-slide feature for easy access to the third row. Fold both back rows flat and this thing will haul an impressive 121.5 cubic feet of cargo.
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Spec the second-row bench seat and there's room for eight inside the Expedition, and because of the Max's added length, there's a full 36 cubic feet of space behind the third row, compared with just 21 cubic feet in the standard Expedition. But it feels downright massive from behind the wheel thanks to its cavernous interior. With its 222-inch length and 131-inch wheelbase, the full-size, three-row Expedition Max is actually shorter than a four-door F-150 SuperCrew pickup truck.
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But thankfully, that big-and-tall stature is easy to live with thanks to a good roster of driver assistance tech and a powerful twin-turbo punch. It's as close to a Canyonero as you can get these days. The first thing you notice about the Ford Expedition Max is right there in the name: It's huge. Options across the lineup include a rear load-leveling suspension, a dual-headrest DVD player, second-row heated bucket seats, a power moonroof and a heavy-duty tow package. Platinum trim features a powered moonroof, a voice activated navigation system and premium leather seating available in a variety of colors. The Platinum trim is sort of the more urban answer to the King Ranch edition. On King Ranch, standard equipment includes woodgrain interior trim and other luxury interior features, including power running boards, rain-sensing wipers, integrated navigation and dual-zone climate control. The Limited trim adds a power liftgate, SiriusXM satellite radio, leather seating and dual 8-way power-adjustable front seats. The XLT trim includes Ford's SYNC system, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and remote keyless entry.
Standard equipment includes an anti-theft perimeter alarm system, power driver seat, rear air conditioning and traction and stability control. These features are part of Ford's Personal Safety System, which includes seat belt pre-tensioners, load limiting retractors, driver seat position sensing, crash severity sensing, SecuriLock Passive Anti-Theft System, Ford's SOS Post Crash Alert System, tire pressure monitoring system and traction control. Standard safety equipment includes seat-mounted front side air bags with head-protecting Safety Canopy side-curtain air bags. This translates into even more cargo space than the standard-length model. The EL is nearly 15 inches longer than the standard-length model and rides on a wheelbase that is a foot longer. Both rows of seats fold flat with the touch of a button. On the EL, the third row is not only roomier but easier to access, thanks to large rear doors. The Expedition can tow up to 9,200 pounds when properly equipped.īoth standard and EL Expedition models feature three rows of seating and the second row is available either in a 40/20/40-split bench or two captain's chairs. Ford's exclusive AdvanceTrac with RSC is now joined by standard Trailer Sway Control and the two systems work together to detect trailer sway and apply precise braking or reduce engine torque as needed. The 6-speed automatic transmission, with a wider gear ratio, has smaller steps between gears than the commonly used 4-speed automatic and offers improved shift quality, faster acceleration and improved fuel economy. Variable-boost power steering also improves maneuverability. It also has an independent rear suspension, which helps give it a better ride than many other truck-based SUVs. The Expedition has a tough, fully boxed frame for long-term durability in towing and hauling.
The sole transmission is a 6-speed automatic and both rear-wheel and 4-wheel drive are available. The engine can deliver 365 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque. All Expeditions are powered by a 3.5L Ecoboost V6 engine enhanced by two turbochargers.
Four different trims are available: XLT, Limited, King Ranch and Platinum. The Expedition comes in standard-length and extended-length EL from.