2014 Ford Expedition: A Full-Size SUV That Continues to Impress

The 2014 Ford Expedition continues the tradition of a large SUV that is both comfortable for the whole family to take a ride in the country, head out on a long vacation, or for the daily running of errands around town that really need the extra hauling space. Offering the driver room for as many as eight and a towing capacity of up to 9,200 pounds, the Expedition can even make a great work vehicle or pull the weekend toy down to the water for some great weekend fun in the sun.

Without a lot of frills and minus the showiness of some competitors, the Expedition is a no-nonsense kind of vehicle that is ready to tackle any job the owner throws its way. The handling of this massive vehicle is exactly what is expected with a bit of a lumbering feel to the steering but the ride is fairly smooth with the independent rear suspension that allows for slightly better cornering but a much nicer ride than expected.

Powering this goliath is a monstrous 5.4 liter V8 engine giving the driver 310 horsepower and 36 lb.-ft. of torque. Partnering up with this big engine is a six speed automatic transmission helping the Expedition to achieve a fuel mileage of 14 city/20 hwy mpg for the two-wheel drive version and 13 city/18 hwy mpg for the four-wheel drive models.

Inside the 2014 model has experienced a complete makeover becoming the first to offer truly contemporary designs in a truck cabin. With easy to use and well positioned controls, Indianapolis Ford dealers tell us the driver is allowed the feel of complete control of the Expedition. The seats are very comfortable in all trim levels and the third row offers enough leg room for full size adults to fit comfortably. This third row of seats also folds flush with the floor when not needed allowing for even greater cargo space in the vehicle.

From the outside, the Expedition maintains a rugged and tough with its horizontally spaced grill and big beastly stance, this truck make the statement that it is ready for work or play and can do a lot of both. With a wide variety of colors to choose from as well as a range of interior trims, any Expedition can match style and personalities with its owner allowing for a marriage of man and machine to take place. The Expedition does offer one model with a longer wheel base, the EL model is a full 14 inches longer than the 119 inch base model and offers an additional 42 cubic feet of storage behind the third row of seats.

As far as standard features, the Expedition offers a wide range of feature packages, ten in all, allowing for the owner to choose which one fits their needs the best. This big SUV is most noted for its capability with room for eight full size adults and a towing capacity of 9,200 pounds the Ford team combined an overhead-cam engine with all-independent suspension for all models giving performance and comfort to the inhabitants of the vehicle.

Some options that are available on specific trim levels are: a rear-seat DVD entertainment system for the Limited and King Ranch trims, MyFord Touch connectivity, WiFi capability, text to voice options, HD Radio, and voice-activated navigation are all available on many of the other trims the Expedition has to offer.

Starting out at a modest price point for the XLT model the Expedition calls for a price tag of only $41,000 while a top of the line King Ranch EL model will call for a price of as much as $51,000. With that range of pricing along ten different trim levels and two wheelbase lengths there is sure to be an Expedition to fit just about anyone’s style and desires.

The 2014 Ford Expedition shows up with a history of being a no-nonsense “let’s get the job done and go play” kind of SUV and this year’s version offers fans much the same. With the all –independent suspension, room for eight and a huge towing capacity this truck is a great buy for anyone who takes both work and play seriously.