The Ford Expedition is the standard bearer for its class. It's easy to drive with sharp steering, and the optional 5.4-liter V8 is responsive.The Expedition offers a good ride over broken pavement, but this is a full-size truck so it's not a magic carpet ride. Pot holes and rough pavement are transmitted into the cabin primarily as noise rather than uncomfortable vibration. Expedition's independent rear suspension, combined with its stiff chassis, gives it dramatically improved ride and handling over the previous generation model. An independent rear suspension is more common to cars than trucks. The efficient packaging of the independent rear suspension made it possible for Ford engineers to accomplish a fold-flat third-row seat.
Yet, the Expedition doesn't sacrifice its truck-like capabilities. It still carries heavy loads and tows trailers and boats with the best of them.
Expedition's car-like rack-and-pinion steering system offers sharp steering response. The previous (pre-2003) Expedition required that the driver constantly adjust the steering wheel to keep in a straight line. The new Expedition requires only small inputs to the steering wheel, to which it answers immediately.
The four-wheel disc brakes are smooth and responsive. The Expedition comes standard with ABS and Brake Assist. Brake Assist is designed to recognize a panic-braking situation and maintain full braking force even if the driver mistakenly relaxes pressure on the brake pedal.
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