2008 Ford Expedition User Reviews

Pros

so universal

Cons

not much room between front seats and middle row seats

Purchased As New

i love my car
its perfect with kids... and still drives like a cadilac
the el really is great that xtra footage really makes things nice
we were able to hall 5 bikes in the back of our expedition
i was impressed and we still had room to spare

Pros

The comfort and classy looks as a car with the reliability of a 4wd truck.

Cons

MPG could be better, and 2008 model doesn't sit as high up as earlier models

Purchased As Used

I have a 1999 Expedition Eddie w/140K miles on it with no major problems and it seems Ford carried the tradition on in their 2008 model. Very comfortable, lots of room kids & dogs! Most importantly if you live in a snowy climate, you'll never worry about driving again. Superior traction control and great handling. The ride is smooth and solid, inside cab noise has been much improved and alot of nice extras on the Eddie. Didn't get the nav system, but having all other controls on the steering wheel is a nice plus when focusing in inclemate weather....read morehide

Pros

good fuel,fun to drive,nimble

Cons

plastic smell

Bought in July 08 drove it from texas to oregon via all mountains. Averaged 22.5 over all. excellant at higher altitude. In states like Oregon with 55 mph speed limit vehicle idled down the road at 1250 rpm and was getting 24 to 26 mpg. I work for Ford as a Test driver and Transit driver (deliver new vehicle from factory by driving them) I get to drive all. By far the expedition is best over all. Second only to Super Duty F350 diesel. I am 61 years old....read morehide

Pros

Quiet, comfortable seats,sound system, great long distance ride

Cons

Not for city driving or running errands, all models should be EL sized

There is nothing I rather do than drive my 2008 Ford Expedition. This truck is a pleasure to drive and make no mistake, this is a luxury truck. It is big roomy, comfortable ride. I love that everything is within reach from the drivers seat. I have dual captains chairs because I don't want anyone in my rear view mirror while I am driving.

I don't have the entertainment system in my truck, I don't see the need for TV's in a truck that take over the entire sound system or at least the one I test drove. I would like to see head phone jacks for the rear entertainment system and the radio for the loud speakers in the truck or a switch that allows flexibility. The one I test drove only had the TV over the loud speakers.

I sometimes long for the extra rear cabin room of the EL. I found out on a cross country trip that a large cooler (120 QT) doesn't fit in the rear area with the third row seats in the upright position in the standard sized Expedition, if I had opted for the EL this would not have been a problem. If you are riding 6 to 8 people on a long trip/tailgate party, you need enough room for a large cooler....read morehide

Pros

Comfortable, rich, elegant, and fun to drive, nimble & maneuverable

Cons

Rearview camera location, new center compartment, plain exterior

Replaced a 2003 Expy with this 2008 flavor. Wrangled between a Tahoe and the Expy for awhile before finally choosing the Expy based on the power folding 3rd row, a feature I loved in my old Expy. I haven't been disappointed. Ordered it in Jan, picked it up in Mar, and I only have about 8,000 miles on it so far but it has performed beautifully.

I'd suggest moving the rear-view camera from the r/v mirror to the GPS screen like the Tahoe. It is cool on the r/v (especially when it appears & disappears) but it's almost too small to be useful. It was a valiant effort probably based on the assumption that people would be looking in the r/v mirror anyway when backing up so that would be a great place to put it. However, the screen size matters more in my opinion.

Also, please give me back the old center compartment. The new one looks the same on the outside but the inside seems to be half the size of the old one. The compartment has also been shifted back in some fashion such that it's much harder to use without fighting the lid with your arm and elbow.

Finally, stop making me acknowledge the GPS warning screen every time I select the GPS function - probably a law or safety regulation but what a pain in the neck.

Minor flaws. The truck is great. It's vastly improved from my last version and I'm glad I bought it....read morehide

Pros

for a suv at this size good fuel economy 21 mpg on hwy and 17 on city very good

I just got 2008 expedition for my wife and she love her truck, also we have 3 bandidos, 15, 14, and 9, and the 3rd seat has big room when you seat vs the 2001 expedition that we had this one has more room for your legs, honestly my wife laura and my self recommend and agree of our new expedition

Pros

Initial quality, comfort, towing capacity, interior capacity

Cons

none

I traded my F-150 S-crew for the Expy EL. I needed the ability to tow a camper that is 7,500 lbs, while transporting 2 adults, 4 kids and a 100lb golden retriever. The Expedition EL does this easily, with style and in comfort. This is one of the most comfortable vehicles I have ever driven. Yes, it is big and yes, it consumes fuel, but if you are careful, you can average 14mpg in the city and 22 on the highway. That is what I get, day in and day out. Towing, I get 9mpg, but that is to be expected.

The limited package give you leather seating plus driver and front passenger seats that are not only heated but cooled as well. A great feature.

I have owned this truck since March and have yet to take it back to the dealer. Build quality has far exceeded my expectations. Fit and finish are top notch. It gets an A+ for versatility. I can use it like a truck (it is built on a truck platform) and still enjoy the luxury and versatility of first class SUV. I have pulled tree stumps with this vehicle and chauffered top executives. In fact, one executive noted that she liked the ride of my Expedition over her BMW 5 series....read morehide

Pros

space, comfort, and ride was great

Just took a 4,600 mile trip from South Texas to North Michigan. The overall fuel mileage driving within 5 MPH of the speed limit was 21.7. This trip was covered over a week time and was a test to the Expeditions ability to serve as an all around vehicle and perfect vacation ride. On average my wife gets about 18 MPG in town and 21 MPG on the highway. Not alot of stop and go but perfect for a family of 6....read morehide

Pros

Climate control seats, moon roof and rear capt's are very comfortable

Cons

None

This is our third Expedition since 2003 and by far the 08 model is superior in comfort, performance and style.

Pros

I like larger vehicles. This is my second Expedition. Had 2003 Navigator and two Town Cars.

Cons

The small backup camera image is in the rearview mirror. Better to have been on the GPS screen.

My previous Expedition was an Eddie Bauer 4x2. The upgrades in the 2008 version make it superior to even the 2003 Navigator I owned. I like not having an ashtray, although I don't understand why there is still a cigarette lighter! The seats are comfortable; the spaciousness is outstanding; ease of entry and exit are very good; the automatic tailgate and third-row seats are outstanding features; and the body style and trim are first-class. I am not as impressed with Sirius radio (free for six months) as I am with XM, which we have in our other vehicles. Engine power, steering, and ease of parking are strong features. The controls on the audio system could be easier to see and use. The fold-down side mirrors are a plus, especially given the ...read morehide