Squeak from the dashboard - a parcel shelf rubs against the surrounding panel. Had it worked on a few times; can't seem to get rid of it.
We got this truck because we wanted a newer vehicle and we were downsizing from a '92 Suburban. The results are mixed.
The Ford has *significantly* less interior passenger and luggage space, compared to the Suburban. The luggage space behind the third row seat is very limited, and the third row seat is most uncomfortable. If you're shopping for an Expedition and haven't compared it with a Suburban, be sure and do so.
While the Ford is more than a foot shorter than the Suburban, it's really not that much easier to maneuver in tight parking spots.
It's been a great truck, really. Looks nice, comfortable, it's been reliable so far. But for the same gas mileage, I could have just bought a newer model Suburban. I'm not really disappointed with the Ford; I just think it's a step down from the Chevy.
One thing for sure: handling is much nicer than the Chevy. Almost no body roll, tight cornering -- it's almost a sports car by comparison.
Our truck is a 4x4. It's simply the finest, most stable vehicle I've ever driven in snow. Sits on the road like a rock, even in several inches of snow. Can't be beat on that score.
The Expedition is not supposed to "compare" with the Suburban.
The Expedition is Ford's answer to the Tahoe.
Ford's counterpart to the Suburban is the Excursion.
-Greg Conn.
Methinks you are missing a few details, writer of this review. The Ford Expedition was and is meant to compete with trucks like the Chevrolet Tahoe. Ford's rival to the Suburban and Yukon XL was the Excursion as a previous commenter has said. The Excursion ceased production in 2005, however, so if you want a truck the size of the Suburban from Ford, look to the Expedition EL, the Excursion's successor.
Bought ours new and love it. Only have had to do normal maintenance over the 10 years. We took the third seat out and probably would have been better to not have had to buy it. Love the leather upholstery, good quality. Driver sits up high and can see the road well. Once we changed the tires to wider ones, we lost messiness of handling for greater maneuverability. Great travel vehicle for 2-4 people, but the fuel mileage is nothing to brag about. Never more than 17 mpg on the highway, even less in town.
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