2018 Ford Expedition Review / Comparison - In 4K

[@AmericanRoads]

What to do first thing on a Sunday morning? Watch Alex on Autos! And I am not even in the market to buy or lease a car. Great, detailed, and enjoyable review as always, Alex!

[@mihirkhatri88]

Same here

[@mcalebeb]

I'm watching this again 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@justabrokeredneck]

yea i just use these videos to gain knowledge of other cars. never know when something else is exactly what you’ve been looking for if you don’t look

[@xolocotzi]

Hey Alex, i just wanted to tell you that on the cargo area, the hooks that are said to be for groceries are in fact for the double hinge cover that you found a little confusing. In this way you can put the cover over the hooks horizontally like some kind of shelf to put stuff on it and be able to reach it from the back window opening so you don't have to open the whole thing and mess around with your luggage, you can also extend a small lip on one side of the cover to prevent your stuff from falling from the shelf every time the vehicle brakes. The second position of this cover is to put it over the hooks on a vertical way so it forms like a little wall to prevent your excess baggage from falling or if you have something that could roll out from the cargo area when you open it. You are on of the best reviewers that i have encounter globally with the plus that you actually quantify and ranked every measurement, keep up the excellent work. Saludos desde México amigo.

[@dentonarmstrong7470]

I as well am not in the market for a vehicle as I bought a wrangler recently. BUT, as a self proclaimed crazy car guy that loves to dive deep into learning about new cars, I LOVE your videos. There is NO reviewer like you Alex. You deserve your own TV show.

[@mightymint4521]

Just bought one and it's dreamy. Room room everywhere. This review is spot on. Interior is ruggedly refined. What's not to love with an extended warranty and gap insurance. So we'll tow small stuff. If we wanted tow capacity we'd have bought a truck.

[@uTubed007]

The most comprehensive 2018 Expedition review besides TFL and their more trucker oriented review(real life trailering tests). Great work as always Alex TYFS

[@cobrajam96]

I'm on my 5th Expedition right now, which is a 2020 Limited. I just can't see myself driving any other SUV. I have owned a 1998 Eddie Bauer, 2004 XLT, 2010 Eddie Bauer, 2016 XLT, and now of course the 2020 Limited. They just keep getting better and better, and I can't wait to see what they do next.

[@justabrokeredneck]

have you driven a tahoe or suburban? i’m torn between an expedition or wagoneer. leaning towards the wagoneer for the v8

[@cobrajam96]

@justabrokeredneck I haven't driven any of those 3. I have always liked the Expeditions enough to never think about any other, except a Cadillac Escalade but haven't checked them out yet. I'm sure whatever makes you comfortable and happy will be the right choice. Good Luck.

[@justabrokeredneck]

@@cobrajam96ended up with a 21 platinum max expedition. looking for a ccd delete so i can throw a lift and 37’s on it now lol

[@rabbitruck]

We rented a 2018 Expedition Max on a recent trip to Yellowstone. We actually had reserved a Transit, but upon arrival the Transit was in sorry shape, and the rental rep was so embarrassed as to the condition, they upgraded us to the Expedition. 5 adults and 3 kids ranging from 2nd grade to 7th grade. I'm not normally a fan of large vehicles like this, but I will say the Expedition performed like a champ for the week we had it. Yellowstone is around 8,000 feet of elevation, which doesn't help engine performance on any car. There was a bunch of construction on park roads, so quite a bit of rough "road" we traversed on a daily basis. Nary a squeak or rattle out of the Ford no matter the road surface. Plenty of power, even loaded with 8 of us, and on mountain roads at high elevation. Color me impressed. I couldn't justify 15 mpg give or take on a daily basis, and if I had to routinely haul 7 or 8 people, I'd probably choose a minivan, as ingress/egress is far superior. But if you need to tow more than a minivan can handle, AND haul more than 6 people on a regular basis, I can see owning one of these. It was great. Quiet, solid, etc. Of course, it had better be, considering what a well equipped Expedition sells for these days. Anecdote: GM must absolutely give away their equivalent to rental agencies. We saw a dozen full size Chevy SUVs in rental service in the park for every Ford. I was surprised the imbalance was so large.

[@LlyleHunter]

Congratulations on reaching 200,000 subscribers Alex! Your hard work has reaped its rewards.

[@NoWay-vz9xw]

Congrats on 200,000 Alex.

[@cyrilthomson]

No Way yep, great to see him cross the 200k mark. he deserves more than a million for sure....

[@theexterminator]

Well deserved!

[@rahulmn5908]

Aleks A. Agreed, his dedication to his work is inspirational. BTW, that air stream looks slick :)

[@courtstone]

Very well deserved

[@uTubed007]

I very much appreciate the camera work you have done also. You are not sparing any effort for us to have what is probably the bestest review, again TYFS Alex !

[@NathanYeskie]

6:55 Those “grocery bag holders” are there to prop up the shelf that unfolds in the back. That’s what the double-hinged storage bin in the back is for.

[@chris_081]

Thank and for someone with over 200k subscribers at the time of this video, you'd think they would have found out why it folded out.

[@TheLegitFew]

The grocery bag holders serve as mounting points for the secondary folding cargo load floor function. The cargo load floor hinges up and becomes a load shelf at the lift glass level.

[@Ant-The-Titan]

Alex! You are the best. I was waiting for this review. I'm a Expedition fan. Thank you. Went to the NY Auto Show yesterday. I was going to purchase the outgoing Expedition but made the mistake in checking this one out. I fell in love with this new model.

[@benniewalker312]

Very Nice Alex! Been waiting awhile for you to get ahold of the new Expedition. Great Review as Always and congratulations on 200k.

[@sergevivier2861]

The turn signal on the side view mirror are dim. This seems to be the case on many vehicle these days. On my Volvo, the turn signal on the mirror are big and bright and I have noticed that they capture the attention of oncoming drivers when I turn at an intersection.

[@earlyearthecology4996]

BEST REVIEW - Also, I CLICKED ON THE AD so that you can get some money ! now, I am interested in the product, and they may get a sale; but I realize that they want people to learn about their product, so I clicked on the ad.

[@Jaymac720]

The Expedition is high up on my favorite’s list

[@rizaldymarcella5203]

the latch on the side of the boot area is not a bag holder, rather it is the latch to hold the the cargo board which you have said you do not understand.

[@hertzair1186]

Excellent articulate presentation....

[@wittysgarage]

Very nice review. I appreciate how detailed you are with all the information and how you show every little detail of the vehicle. Definitely helps on making the right choice of what to buy. Keep up the awesome work sir.

[@louisevaldez3751]

The legend is back

[@FinestInstinct]

1:08 ummm, Alex, that is an LED turn signal. Honest mistake I'm assuming. Love your reviews.

[@jpk112]

Another great review. Thanks Alex.

[@Tully3674]

I'm not a Ford fan but I am impressed with this SUV (and the Navigator). Chevy & Cadillac need to refresh their SUVs if they want to remain class leading. Otherwise, I can see Ford taking a BIG chunk out of their business within two years.

[@insayn7995]

Last redesign was in 2014, that means new GM SUVs will come out in 2020.

[@megaxboxx]

lol calm down old man the escalades are still flying out of the shelves with the navigator is barely selling.

[@panthersfan8494]

I like the Expedition but it can’t compete with the Tahoe/Suburban... the Tahoe has a strong and bullet proof NA V8, can tow more, interior looks better and better looking in general. If Ford put in more effort into the Expedition, I guarantee it would sell more.

[@kennehhh]

@@panthersfan8494 neither compare to the toyota sequoia

[@ab9zd73]

Great review, Alex. We bought a 2018 Ford Expedition Limited 4WD two weeks ago to replace my 2008 GMC Envoy Denali 4X4. I love it and more importantly, my wife loves it. I considered all of the competition. Once I figured out that I could afford one, the decision was pretty simple. And I've been getting just over 20 MPG with it - probably just how and where we drive. I didn't think that I'd care for the auto stop/start system but it works so smoothly that I don't mind it at all.

[@markkochenderfer9507]

Saw your comment and was wondering if you are still happy with your purchase 8 months later.

[@brumakaarz2830]

Alex you are the best :-) thank you for your in-depth objective reviews mentioning very impostant points for potential buyers

[@I_like_pears]

Love the Sequoia, but as you say, it hasn't changed since we first looked at it in 2008. Would definitely consider the Expedition when it comes to our next vehicle.

[@ALMX5DP]

Not saying you should reconsider, but remember that if the Sequoia is that old, most any replacement parts or servicing should be quite reasonable compared to something like this new Expedition. It may not have the features or pizzazz, but it should have a leg up in terms of reliability, longevity and overall running costs.

[@pashaodessit]

Stick to Sequoia. I owned Sequoia Platinum. Now I have 2018 Expedition. It is not even close as what they advertise. Build cheap, MPG is not as on paper. Besides being longer than Sequoia, it is so much inferior to Sequoia. Selling Expidition and will be buying Sequoia again.

[@theNick9071]

Great video! The turn signals on that Platinum are LED though aren’t they? Not halogen.

[@Gultiere]

Nicholas Rideout yes, that’s LED, not Halogen.

[@rtomson]

another great review. I'm considering trading in my F150 for this Expedition Max and this has sealed the deal.

[@davidc.5197]

Thanks for the video Alex, as usual very detailed and informative. The cargo management system does many things if you know how to use it:)

[@MusicLuv80]

I got to seat down in this SUV today and I was shocked how small the head room was for the second row seats. I am 5ft 11in and my hair brushes against the ceiling.

[@briantbarnwell6077]

The particular expedition you're reviewing has led turn signals in front not halogen bulbs.

[@baldheadlogic]

Great review Alex!

[@allstarraphd9043]

Can Your Next Review Be On The Lincoln Navigator Black Label Please

[@watershed44]

Natwayn Altema Stealth Ford marketing shills? I think so.

[@ThatWasherNerd]

He said at the end that he is driving the Navigator and will be uploading a review soon

[@cappelcar]

I may have misunderstood him, but it seems he said the headlights are full LED, but then stated the turn signals are halogen. They are in fact LED, not halogen.

[@paulcrocker4553]

Yup, on the Platinum, LEDs all around are standard, optional on the limited

[@damienmccue2793]

That double hinge becomes a shelf when propped up against the backrow seats

[@maxmeier532]

at 84 grand for a ford you could also bring the lincoln navigator into the mix.

[@Aldo-zp8wk]

Ya I'm pretty sure he might have mentioned that if you were listening

[@bird718]

fords have been getting nice over the years. i do think they need to have a bigger difference between the trim levels and that pricing is controversial

[@ponygt6629]

Expedition and Navigator are best in class compared to competitors by a HUUUGE MARGIN!

[@sirfriendzone1228]

Not that I wouldn't buy a Navigator if I had the money but I think the Expedition Platinum is better looking.

[@mpsangha]

I still think this is the better value proposition over the Navigator.

[@LlyleHunter]

I love it! But that Navigator is just scrumptious!

[@noeldillabough2153]

Looking forward to the Navigator review!

[@joepah51]

Rarely see expeditions on the road.. The market has definitely changed... Well done, Alex!

[@tarassu]

What about HVAC in 2nd and 3rd row? Face vents? Adjustable temp? Seat heating??

[@ninersforlife7682]

Good video. My Wife loves her 18 Expedition Max Platinum. I wanted the Navigator but it's my wife's vehicle and she said she thought the Expedition was better looking lol. But so far it's been a good SUV no problems. I think automakers sometimes wait to update some of their vehicles because they tend to make more money on older platforms.

[@Ford-Explorer606]

This is the best Ford suv which is very reliable currently

[@solrak-14]

Congrats Alex, nice review, this SUV will be perfect with a diesel engine, in fact it's perfect for families, big families, but on a trip roads with a diesel engine 3.5 l, super SUV

[@dozorca]

Alex, can you review the 2018 Lexus LX570?

[@facilitatinghappiness]

Well done...best that I've seen to date! Thank you!

[@billyazprospector]

Hi, I really appreciate your video and this comparison in particular. Nice work

[@billyazprospector]

Oh yea and most likely will be going with the Max with my wife and three kids (all boys) big dudes

[@Jaymac720]

Honestly I’m not sure which I’d get between this or the Navigator. I much prefer the interior and exterior design of the Expedition but the Navigator has a leg up on comfort and quality. I really don’t like how the Navigator looks all that much but it has more to offer. This is actually a dilemma for me

[@OsojiNosferatu69]

I’m looking forward to your review of the Elantra GT Sport and the Kona Ultimate.

[@nkkarren]

The curb-weight of the vehicle with you, Alex, in it, and a tank of fuel, IS three tons! : o

[@jaffarbaqi]

Excellent presentation as usual. The ride quality is not similar across this segment. I would give the GM suvs a B- in a good day.

[@LlyleHunter]

Alex, You are the greatest automotive journalist since the great Csaba Csere of Car & Driver and The New York Times. Both of you are fascinating and detailed in your approach. Both take a literate and erudite approach to your work. I'd love to see you have him as a guest one day on your show. It would be like seeing a Rolls drag race a Bentley. Keep up the good work guy. We need people like you!

[@JohnDoe-vh4rt]

Csaba Csere and Alex would be a fantastic pairing!

[@PETERLINNAH]

Beautiful vehicle. GM will have to up its game with the Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, and Escalade, if they want to keep their 75% market share in this segment. They will have to go with independent rear suspension on their next versions for better ride quality and space efficiency in back.

[@Jaymac720]

Can you review an Escalade?

[@jamelmoore4356]

Ford has the potential to dominate the full size SUV market with this and the new Navigator! They've always been mechanically and capably better than the GM models, it's just that they've never enjoyed the market share for whatever reason! If Ford continues to market these rigs right and pump up the production, they can own this segment!

[@detroitdiesel-vu3ig]

Jamel Moore They don't capture the market share because they have never been as good nor will they ever. Gm pioneered the family full-size SUV. You cannot even get a V8 in this truck.

[@RAY-THE-WAY]

Bruce Springsteen who wants a gas eating v8?

[@detroitdiesel-vu3ig]

Raymond Jameson Newsflash buddy, even those turbo V6's are gashogs. You simply will not move as weight as these are and get good fuel mileage. You want good fuel mileage? Buy an economy. Simple as that

[@DoktreSam]

Hi, Alex. I was wondering what would be the wheel configurations be to have the look like the one in your thumbnail? Is it 18 inches wheels? What about the tires?

[@gtilover11]

The trunk floor doubles as a shelf which is why its double-hinged!

[@michaelgehrke9297]

Which vehicle would you pick for a family of six packing for an extended weekend ?

[@abinpeter1737]

very good review.....

[@bobbyknight9709]

Just can’t get over a heavy duty SUV not having a V8.

[@justabrokeredneck]

pretty sure this base v6 out performs every base v8 in this category

[@deepdoodle1]

KZbin doesn’t seem to recognize the truly wider potential of their platform. Your channel and a few others are so well developed, that the next logical step would be televised markets. The exposure would extend your brand, far beyond the limitations inherent here. Is it Google that lacks vision or just you? Not trying to hurt feelings here, but I’m thinking It’s time for the best content creators to test the waters outside of this cocoon. Not everyone will succeed, but you have a polished image and honest presentation; things that should transfer well. Just saying. It makes me a bit suspicious of people who have enormous control, but at the same time, marginal vision ........

[@LlyleHunter]

I agree, Alex could be on broadcast TV in a heartbeat.

[@mountainhobo]

Streaming is growing, broadcast is shrinking. Alex is in the right market. Fewer and fewer people I know even have TVs anymore. Today this may be mostly a coastal phenomenon, but it is coming to the rest of America. The obituary of the broadcast TV has already been written. It is just a matter of time now.

[@deepdoodle1]

Thanks Bruce. MountainHobo: I don’t believe he should abandon KZbin, I believe he could expand his BRAND. Look, he is doing a fantastic job with an industry that has a profound impact on the lives of everyone on this planet. His voice isn’t the only one, but it is profoundly honest. You don’t see that everywhere. That to me has value, and potentially others who might be reached through differing mediums may benefit. I subscribe to many KZbin channels, paid network subscriptions and such, and I am convinced that the old saying, ‘The more the merrier’, definitely applies here. Quality, the man puts out quality, and if KZbin doesn’t get it: just thinking outside your box here; maybe there is a company or network who does .........

[@LlyleHunter]

Absolutely!

[@dchawk81]

TV is how you lose your message and creative control. Too many hands in the pot.

[@prahalove1488]

This is really huge vehicle. My Pilot would be look like a baby next to this one.

[@nowornever2504]

Will there be a review of the Chevy Traverse?

[@alrefaei82]

I have a 2016 chevy tahoe , the The main reason why I choose the Tahoe over the expedition is the naturally aspirated V8 gm's small block v8 last forever and I attempt to keep the car for a long time

[@KB-bh9hp]

Hani Alrefaei The expedition is the most reliable suv in its segment according to jd power. Considering the fact that this engine has been made more reliable with time, I expect it to remain that way.

[@k9leadstheway531]

Samual Jones my father in laws 5.3 lasted 130k and threw a rod so....

[@insayn7995]

Hani Alrefaei I got a 2016 tahoe for the same reason. My tahoe tahoe has 29k flaw less miles.

[@v10cylinder]

Alex, thank you for this great review! I have 4 kids (they are all younger than 10 years of age) and I need an SUV with sufficient luggage space behind the 3rd row. I am considering the Mercedes GLS, Infiniti QX80 and, perhaps, this Ford Expedition Max. Would you (or anybody else here) know which one of these 3 SUVs has most luggage space behind the 3rd row? Many thanks!

[@fao8147]

Alex, if you are in the MAX version with 2nd and 3rd row folded, can you a 4x8 sheet of plywood or drywall into it? Thank you.

[@marcbathon2346]

Thanks for the answer Alex

[@josevilla3709]

What about durability/reliability?

[@koreanfob301]

Thanks for the review. Been waiting for this review done by you for so long. Looking forward to view Lincoln Navitation review as well! I rather get Navigator than Expedition Plat.

[@koreanfob301]

Najee Jackson Aviator is a spacious and great looking large SUV like Navigator but I like frame body. Which I think more safer when comes to collision with other heavy vehicles.

[@koreanfob301]

Najee Jackson what about you? what would you get?

[@koreanfob301]

Agree, and this is their first generation model. It will likely to have more issues, and will be fixed/resolved in the next generation. First generation purchasers are guinea pigs for the automakers.

[@JoeDoeOutdoors]

Hei awesome channel ☺ Keep it up!

[@mikemolcule234]

Thank you for the review

[@kevinclavijo6954]

Ford really did a good job redesigning this

[@kevinclavijo6954]

@Makayla Jones lmao sis my comment is so outdated from 2 years ago i don’t even remember commenting this nor agreeing with myself lmao

[@HALWG51]

Another great review. No wonder Alex gets the big bucks.

[@ryancurry2815]

I laughed out loud when he said those are “Diesel numbers”!!

[@djayt1215]

They are. Small diesels. They have very similar torque vs hp numbers

[@rxonmymind8362]

I'm curious a friend of mine has a platinum edition pickup truck and he stated that the windshield is an acoustic glass and it has double pane windows on both the driver and passenger side. Is this the case with the Platinum Edition on this SUV? As an audiophile this has me intrigued and might explain why the noise level is so low in this SUV.

[@ideelenterprises5521]

Do the Lincoln Navigator black label

[@FantomLightning]

That awkward moment when the 6.2L Yukon XL has better fuel economy...

[@AAutoBuyersGuide]

GM's 6.2L is shockingly efficient

[@sheikhmona.2040]

please make sure ,this gazi nazim uddin.

[@salmonline]

I remember when you used to get in a truck and do work with it.

[@dirtpoorgamin]

Thank you for a very informative review. I was deciding between the Expedition and the Mercedes GLS 450. I purchased the Expedition Platinum Max two weeks ago.

[@waynechen3709]

good job

[@ameenakhan7363]

Waiting for 2019 Console Gear.This full suv should have those console gear.

[@magrider]

That turn signal is clearly LED.

[@wengerfam]

magrider yes, they certainly are. A very rare factual miss for Alex!

[@TheLootownpunx]

Looked directly at it....yup its halogen.

[@ethancrumrine310]

It’s halogen because when it turns off you can see that it doesn’t turn off immediately

[@helloreviews]

Aviation gamer rblx it is led because i own one and it is definetly led lol

[@bt4b4]

As always love ur videos ! Peacefrom510.

[@JulezWinnfield]

That antenna above the windshield looks so awkward. I wonder why Ford doesn't use a rear roof shark fin antenna?

[@JulezWinnfield]

Jonathan A I bet it looks better than in the front.

[@valeryvelez4624]

how much to lease one these babies

[@spencerknutsen464]

truck based SUV = real SUV

[@stevenhooten4275]

The sequoia starts in the early 2000s maybe even late 1990s I have a 2003 sequoia v8 4.7l and gets 14 mpg

[@AbzAden]

Plz Alex can u review the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek

[@cnoyes72]

I wish Ford would bring back the Excursion.

[@Ford-Explorer606]

May bring it by 2025

[@KeystoneTexan]

I’d rather pay extra in fuel than repair bills any day of the week!!!

[@mountainhobo]

I wonder if the 5.0 Coyote will be coming to the Expedition mated to that 10 sp. The turbos have shown themselves to be overrated when it comes to fuel economy gains (and as Alex confirmed here), and I don't think anyone expects them to be as reliable as the simple and proven 5.0.

[@ALMX5DP]

Doubtful, and remember the 5.0 underwent a refresh too (port and direct injection etc) so it's getting somewhat more complicated too.

[@Jaymac720]

Honestly, forget minivans. This is the way to go. I know the odyssey has like 30 extra cubic feet of cargo space, but most of that comes from how low the floor is and how useful is that space really; length is where it’s at. Also this can tow, which is something no minivan can do well. The only deal breaker is the V6. I know this has more torque than a Yukon Denali or Tahoe RST, but the those have more power and fuel economy is about the same (6.2L V8). I wish ford still offered this with a V8 because then I’d be all over it. Also I would easily get this over a Navigator. I really don’t like the styling of the Navigator or the interior and the feature content doesn’t sway me much aside from the more adjustable seats

[@NorthernUtahDashcam]

I like it a lot. Wish it had its own dashboard for the price you pay.

[@cisco9027]

Can’t get pass the plastic coverings on the steering wheels or the ford logos so outdated but I do love the truck ford did a great job on it now lets redesign the steering wheel.

[@ChristopherWalkenActor]

looks a lot better than last year, but Ford has been having so many transmission recalls lately ...

[@LlyleHunter]

I've always wanted to know something. When you blew your brains out in The Dear Hunter, how'd you get your head to distort like that. I'd asked you once when we'd worked together on Man and Superman but you just laughed and never answered. That image haunted me for years!

[@ChristopherWalkenActor]

The secret is cowbell baby !

[@LlyleHunter]

That's hilarious!

[@flexyjayofficial163]

If love the look from from ,but I dislike the rear or back

[@butterfield1]

I own one. The rubber gaskets around the passengers windows are warping. This is unacceptable for a $70k SUV.

[@TPRighteous]

Has it been reliable otherwise?

[@roywhiteo5]

it would be funny to watch doug demuro and alex review the same car at the same time. Thisssss is the 2018 ford expedition and you see alex sitting in the trunk