2025 Ford Explorer vs. Ford Expedition

The Ford Explorer or the Ford Expedition, Which is Right for Your Family?

When looking for a vehicle to fit the whole family in Quincy, Ford has a few offerings that can make the choice difficult. The Ford Explorer and the Ford Expedition offer seating for the whole family and the ability to leave the road behind.

Power Plants

The Ford Explorer offers two engines for drivers in Hannibal, a 2.3-liter Ecoboost I4 and a 3.0-liter Ecoboost V6. The 2.3-liter produces 300 horsepower, while the 3.0-liter produces 400 horsepower. The Expedition offers a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 producing 400 horsepower. A different tune on the engine is available, putting out 440 horsepower. Both the Explorer and the Expedition have 10-speed automatics for the transmission.

The Numbers, Inside and Out

With a 210-inch or 221.9-inch length for the L model, the Expedition is at least 11.3 inches longer than the Explorer at 198.8 inches. For the Expedition, this translates to 172 cubic feet of passenger volume for drivers in Beardstown. You get 21 or 36 cubic feet of cargo for the L model. Folding down the third row boosts that to 64 or 80 cubic feet. With both rows folded, the Expedition has 105 cubic feet or 122 cubic feet for the L Model. The Explorer has 153 cubic feet of passenger volume. The Explorer has 16 cubic feet for cargo with all three rows up. Folding the third row boosts that to 46 cubic feet. And flattened out in the back, the Explorer has 86 cubic feet.When clearing objects off-road, the Explorer has a maximum of 8.2 inches of ground clearance, while the Expedition has a maximum of 10.6 inches. The Expedition is larger, so maneuvering in tight spaces is sometimes challenging.

Visit Gem City Ford

When choosing between an Explorer and an Expedition in Pittsfield, visit Gem City Ford. Our sales consultants can walk you through each vehicle so you can make the right choice for you and your family. Contact us today to schedule your test drive.