The following 2019 Ford Expedition review will serve as an informative introduction to this acclaimed model for those in the Glen Allen, Ashland, and Rockville communities that want a family-hauling SUV. In the coming sections, we'll be diving into an array of features including prominent characteristics like the interior passenger and cargo room, the performance specifications including horsepower, torque, and MPG, plus the safety features and driver-assistance technology available.
 If you finish the review and feel it's about time you hopped into the driver's seat of the Ford Expedition, contact your friends at Richmond Ford West!
Getting to Know the 2019 Ford Expedition Performance
The Ford Expedition pairs tremendous power with an appealing efficiency that has helped this SUV develop a great reputation with growing families.
The lone engine option is a 3.5L EcoBoost® V6 that is able to produce 400 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque. Coupled with a refined 10-speed or 6-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift®, this motor will help you tow a maximum of 9,300 pounds while still retaining an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 17 city MPG/ 24 highway MPG.
Other notable performance features include:
- Rear-Wheel Drive or 4-Wheel Drive
- Base curb weight of 5,794 pounds
- Gasoline direct injection fuel delivery system
Ford Expedition Interior Dimensions
Space is a must for large SUVs and the 8-passenger Ford Expedition ensures there's enough room for everyone plus their varied belongings.
If we start by looking at the headroom, you'll find that measurements include 42 inches in the front row, 40 inches in the second row, and 37.3 inches in the third-row seats. Additionally, legroom and hip room are also generous, which proportions like:
- 43.9 inches of front-row legroom
- 41.5 inches of second-row legroom
- 36.1 inches of third-row legroom
- 62.2 inches of front hip room
- 62.6 inches of second-row hip room
- 51.4 inches of third-row hip room
When considered altogether, the interior passenger volume is a generous 172 cubic feet of space. As for cargo room, you'll find three distinct measurements, 34.3 cubic feet behind the third row, 79.6 cubic feet behind the second row, and 121.5 cubic feet behind the first-row seats.
Safety & Driver-Assistance Technology
You can confidently move through any driving scenario knowing that the 2019 Ford Expedition is working to keep you and your passengers safe.
For example, BLIS® with Cross-Traffic Alert will give you an audible alert if you're attempting to switch lanes on a busy highway and someone is riding in your blind spot. Additionally, there's the Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop-and-Go that will hold your preferred position behind another vehicle by accelerating or decelerating appropriately.
As for parking and navigating tight lots, a plethora of features will assist you:
- Enhanced Active Park Assist System with Parallel Parking
- Pre-Collision Assist with Pedestrian Detection
- Pro Trailer Backup Assistâ„¢
Hop Behind the Wheel of the 2019 Ford Expedition
To see if the 2019 Ford Expedition is right for your needs around Glen Allen, Ashland, and Rockville, contact your friends at Richmond Ford West and we'll be happy to arrange for a test drive!