Although entry to that third row is a bit difficult in the standard Expedition, it's much easier in the EL model thanks to the wider doors. The second row has adequate headroom and legroom for taller adults, and most passengers will find the third row accommodating for short trips. Comfy front captain's chairs are standard on all models, and thanks to a wide range of adjustability in the steering wheel and pedals, folks of widely varying sizes should have no problem. This large SUV has just as roomy and comfortable of an interior as you might guess in gazing at its gigantic exterior. The only major criticism, other than the lack of engine power, is the Expedition's rather spongy brake feel and plentiful nosedive in hard stops.
The net product is a mammoth SUV that doesn't always feel mammoth from behind the wheel. Despite its size, driving the Expedition is relatively easy-thanks to light but precise steering, and a suspension that does a great job reeling all that weight in. This is matched to a six-speed automatic transmission that is responsive and smooth, driving either the rear wheels or all four wheels depending on the model. All Expedition models come with a 5.4-liter flex-fuel V-8 that makes 310 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque. The 2011 Ford Expedition performs reasonably well overall, with good handling for such a big, heavy body-on-frame truck and while its V-8 engine can move this hefty SUV quickly enough, it's simply underpowered and outclassed when towing or fully loaded. The wheelbase of the Expedition EL stretches 131 inches, making it one of the biggest SUVs on the market. Two body styles are available: a regular-length model and a long-wheelbase Expedition EL offering 14.8 inches of additional overall length and 130.8 cubic feet of cargo space-including 24 cubic feet more behind the third-row seat than the standard model. While the Expedition is quite different from the F-150 pickup on which it's based, the similarities from the front are undeniable-although with respect to design details, the more rounded sheetmetal of the Expedition looks less up-to-date than that of the F-Series. The 2011 Ford Expedition dates back to 2007, though the big SUV shows no sign of aging with its target group-those who value hauling and towing ability, and truck toughness, over style. Most would agree that the Expedition is mammoth, trucklike, and rather conservative, but that doesn't seem to limit the appeal of its design.
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