Does it make a difference whether you choose the 2024 Ford Expedition or 2023 Ford Expedition? Our comparison guide reviews the differences between these three-row, full-size SUVs. By the end, you can be sure of the model year you’d prefer!
Key Takeaways
- Each of these Expeditions offers small updates, such as new paint colors and newly standard features.
- Depending on which trim model you select, the Expedition can deliver up to 440 horsepower or tow a trailer weighing up to 9,300 pounds.
- These eight-passenger SUVs offer six trim models for increasing levels of style and luxury.
- The 2024 Expedition (starting at $55,525) costs slightly less than the 2023 Expedition (starting at $55,725).
New Features
Each of these Expeditions include a few small updates. Compared to previous models, the 2023 Expedition introduced a new exterior color for its Platinum trim model, Iconic Silver. And the off-road-ready Timberline trim model came standard with Trail 1 Pedal Drive for the first time.
For 2024, the Expedition offered a new exterior color, Wild Green. And its second-row USB-A ports were replaced with faster-charging USB-C ports. Expedition XLT, Limited, King Ranch, and Platinum trim models with both all-wheel drive and the Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow package now include front tow hooks, meant for recovery purposes. Also, this Expedition’s Connected Navigation system comes with a one-year trial (instead of three years).
If you’re shopping for the latest infotainment system, SYNC 4, or wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, you’ll be pleased to know that both Expeditions come standard with these features. These model years are also available with Ford’s hand-free driving system, BlueCruise, which you’ll find on the top-tier Platinum model.
Expedition Power & Towing Capacity
When it comes to power and performance, there aren’t any differences between the 2023 and 2024 Expedition. Both SUVs deliver a strong performance courtesy of a hefty turbocharged V6. However, the engine’s actual output varies depending on which Expedition trim model you select.
Each one of these SUVs is available with four-wheel drive to improve off-road performance. These Expeditions are also great options for families with boats or campers. Properly equipped, rear-wheel-drive Expeditions can tow max loads of 9,300 pounds. With four-wheel drive, that figure drops slightly, to 9,200 pounds. Extended-length Expedition MAX models can tow up to 9,000 pounds.
These Expeditions are available with the same powertrain options:
- Turbo 3.5L V6 (375 hp, 470 lb-ft)
- Timberline: turbo 3.5L V6 (440 hp, 510 lb-ft)
- Platinum: turbo 3.5L V6 (400 hp, 480 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic transmissio
- Rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive
Interior Comfort & Space
Both Expeditions are available as six trim models: XL STX, XLT, Timberline, Limited, King Ranch, and Platinum. Although these SUVs seat up to eight passengers, that number drops to seven when equipped with the second-row captain’s chairs.
The entry-level XL STX trim model only seats five passengers in two rows of seating. However, it also features the biggest cargo hold, with 57.5 cubic feet behind the rear seats. Other trim levels give you 19.3 cubic feet of cargo space (or 34.4 cubes in the extended-length MAX models).
Every Expedition is handsomely equipped, with a standard lineup that includes dual-zone automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and a power-adjustable steering wheel. But moving up the trim levels means even more luxury! Available upgrades include leather seating, heated and ventilated front seats, and active noise cancellation.
Expedition Price
The more recent 2024 Expedition actually comes at the lower price, starting at $55,525. However, the 2023 Expedition really isn’t that much more expensive, with an MSRP of $55,725!
Your New Expedition
If you’re dead-set on one of the 2024 Expedition’s new features, like the Wild Green exterior paint color, you can forgo the 2023 model entirely. However, we think most shoppers will be equally happy with an SUV from either model year! Both Expeditions deliver a strong, sporty performance, rich interior comfort, and all of Ford’s latest technology.