How Many Gallons Does a 2023 Ford Expedition Hold?

If you’re looking for the ideal vehicle to take your family on road trips, the 2023 Ford Expedition is a luxurious and comfortable cruiser that quickly eats up highway miles. This large two- or three-row SUV offers powerful performance, a refined ride, and plenty of passenger and cargo space.

For a large vehicle, it’s surprisingly economical, so you’ll need to make fewer stops at the gas station on your road trips. Today, we look at the Expedition’s fuel tank size, range, and features that make every journey a pleasure for the driver and passengers.

Expedition Overview

The 2023 Ford Expedition has bold and elegant styling, giving it a sophisticated road presence. It’s available in the XL, XLT, Limited, King Ranch, Platinum trims and the off-road-oriented Timberline model. You can choose the more extended wheelbase Expedition Max for interior space in all but the XL and Timberline trims.

Exterior features for the XL include LED headlights, daytime running lights, running boards, 18-inch aluminum wheels, rear privacy glass, and power mirrors with approach lamps. The XLT adds a power liftgate, while the Timberline gets a more rugged look, along with LED fog lights, signature lighting, and power-folding mirrors with memory. Higher-spec models offer a panoramic moonroof, LED taillights, power-deployable running boards, and a hands-free liftgate.

Powerful Engines

Under the hood of most Expeditions is a twin-turbocharged 3.5L V-6 engine that delivers 380 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque via a 10-speed automatic transmission. On the Platinum trim, the engine output increases to 400 horsepower and 480 lb-ft of torque.

Meanwhile, the Timberline’s engine power is boosted to deliver 440 horsepower and 510 lb-ft of torque to the standard four-wheel-drive system. Other trims come standard with rear-wheel drive and offer four-wheel drive as an option.

Ford Expedition Fuel Tank Capacity and Range

The standard Expedition has a fuel tank capacity of 23.2 gallons. With fuel economy of up to 17 mpg in the city and 23 mpg for highway driving, you get a range of 371.2 miles around town and 533.6 miles for highway cruising. With four-wheel drive, city mileage stays the same, but the highway economy is up to 22 mpg, giving you a range of 487.2 miles.

With a tank capacity of 27.8 gallons, the Expedition Max gives you a range of 444.8 miles for city driving and 639.4 miles on the highway. When equipped with four-wheel drive, the Max returns up to 16 and 21 mpg for city and highway driving, respectively, for a highway range of 583.8 miles.

The more powerful Timberline does up to 15 mpg in the city and 19 mpg on the highway, enabling you to drive 440.8 miles on the highway on a single tank of fuel. Expedition Platinum models return up to 16 and 22 mpg for city/highway driving, respectively, and can cover up to 510.4 miles between fuel stops. The Platinum Max has a range of up to 611.6 miles with its bigger tank.

Towing Capacity

The Expedition offers superb towing capability if you want to take a boat or recreational trailer on your adventures. The towing capacity is 6,600 pounds for rear-wheel drive models and 6,500 pounds for four-wheel drive models. With the available heavy-duty towing package, the towing capacities increase significantly to 9,300 pounds with rear-wheel drive, 9,200 pounds with four-wheel drive, and 9,000 for Expedition Max models.

Road Trip-Ready Interior

Inside the Expedition’s spacious cabin, you’ll find high-quality materials and all the amenities you need. With comfortable seating and plenty of space for passengers in all three rows, even the longest trip is pleasurable. This large SUV can seat eight people or seven with the available second-row captain’s chairs. The XL is the exception, with its two rows and seating for five.

With a full load of passengers, you have 19.3 cubic feet of space behind the rear seats for your gear. Folding down the third row gives you 57.5 cubic feet of cargo space, and with the second and third rows folded, you get a vast 104.6 cubic-foot cargo area. For the longer Expedition Max, the figures are 34.3, 73.3, and 121.5 cubic feet. So you won’t need to leave anything or anyone behind.

Interior Features

In the XL, you’ll find push-button start, cruise control, stylish cloth upholstery, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, an 8-inch driver information display, three-zone automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a tilting, and telescoping steering column. The XLT adds a power-folding, reclining third row, and auto-dimming rearview mirror.

The Timberline has unique upholstery with faux leather-trimmed cloth seats, a power-adjustable passenger seat, and power-folding tip-and-slide second-row seats. It also offers remote start, driver memory functions, power-adjustable pedals, and steering column, a heated steering wheel, a wireless charging pad, and a 110-volt power outlet.

The Limited trim offers you adaptive cruise control, leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, heated second-row seats, and ambient lighting. The two top trims feature unique, model-specific upholstery and trim, while the Platinum trim also offers multi-contoured front seats with a massage function.

Entertainment

The standard SYNC 4 infotainment system has a 12-inch touchscreen, navigation, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, and a six-speaker sound system. It also has a Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 10 devices, so everybody can stay connected. Up to four USB ports and four 12-volt power outlets keep devices charged and ready to use.

The XLT gets satellite radio, while the Limited trim adds a 12-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system with HD radio. The King Ranch and Platinum models feature a 15.5-inch touchscreen and a stunning 22-speaker Bang & Olufsen Unleashed audio system. If your passengers need more entertainment, you can opt for a rear-seat entertainment system with dual headrest screens and Amazon Fire TV.

Are You Ready To Hit the Road in the Ford Expedition?

If you’re ready to experience the superb 2023 Ford Expedition, contact us at Brewster Ford today to schedule a test drive in and around the Brewster, New York, area. When you’re ready to buy, we can arrange the best finance deal for you.

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