Ford Expedition EL vs. Ford Expedition MAX
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Expedition EL and Ford Expedition MAX contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Expedition EL and the Ford Expedition MAX.
When we compare the Ford Expedition EL's and the Ford Expedition MAX's specifications and ratings, the Ford Expedition EL has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars. The Ford Expedition MAX has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Expedition EL's and the Ford Expedition MAX's specifications and ratings, the Ford Expedition MAX is a better car than the Ford Expedition EL.
Pricing: A used 2017 Ford Expedition EL ranges from $9,590 to $25,749 while a used 2025 Ford Expedition MAX is priced between $68,258 to $94,031.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Expedition EL’s base engine makes 365 horsepower, and the Ford Expedition MAX base engine makes 400 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Expedition MAX has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Ford Expedition EL has the advantage in the area of cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Expedition MAX has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
45875
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
48407
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
30025 - 84775
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
70910 - 93940
Starting MSRP:
61470
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Large SUVs)
67138
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Large SUVs)
53000 - 101945
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
16854
Price Range:
9590 - 25749
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
25206
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
13801 - 55645
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
184
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
144013
# Good or Great Deals:
74
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
80072
Price Range:
68258 - 94031
Category Avg Price:
(Large SUVs)
80211
Category Avg Price Range:
(Large SUVs)
71641 - 90487
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Ford Expedition EL Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
Ford Expedition MAX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.1 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Expedition EL
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
0.5
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
2.2
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
0.5 - 10.4
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.227
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Expedition MAX
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Large SUVs)
10.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Large SUVs)
8.8 - 11.0
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.03803142076788
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
0.9 - 3.5
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.364629999597248
Typical Category Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
2.1
Category Range for Recalls:
(Large SUVs)
1.5 - 6.4
Ford Expedition EL Rankings
Not yet available
Ford Expedition MAX Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
3 out of / 12Ranking
4 out of / 33Ranking
4 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 33Ranking
5 out of / 33Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 12Ranking
5 out of / 10Ranking
6 out of / 33Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 33Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
9 out of / 12Ranking
10 out of / 33Ranking
11 out of / 12Ranking
16 out of / 33Ranking
19 out of / 33Ranking
23 out of / 29Ranking
28 out of / 33Ranking
32 out of / 33Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Ford Expedition EL Trim Levels
King Ranch, Limited, Platinum, XL Fleet, XLT
Ford Expedition MAX Trim Levels
Active, King Ranch, Platinum, XL SSV
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
365 hp @ 5000 rpm
Torque:
420 foot-lbs @ 2500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.062 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6600 lbs
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
400 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque:
480 foot-lbs @ 3300 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.069 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
6000 lbs
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X2 / 4X4
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
15 / 20 / 17
Range (city/hwy):
503 / 670 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
3.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
V
Number of Cylinders:
6
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
4X4 / 4X2
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
Available
Quad Seats:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Bluetooth:
Standard
Captain's seat:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
43 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
63.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.7 inches
Rear Leg Room:
39.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
63.7 inches
Cargo Space:
42.6 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
130.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
210.9 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
41.8 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.9 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
64.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
40 inches
Rear Leg Room:
41.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
64.8 inches
Cargo Space:
36.1 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
123.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
211.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5841 lbs
Width:
91.8 inches
Height:
77.7 inches
Length:
220.8 inches
Wheelbase:
131 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
5794 lbs
Width:
94.6 inches
Height:
77.9 inches
Length:
221.7 inches
Wheelbase:
131.5 inches
Ground Clearance:
8.8 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
265/70R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P265/70R18E
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Blue Jeans
Gold
White Gold
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Bronze Fire / Race Red / Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Exterior Colors
Black
Agate Black
Blue
Stone Blue
Gold
Not available
Gray
Dark Matter Gray
Red
Not available
Silver
Space Silver
White
Oxford White
Interior Colors
Beige
Dune
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Gray
Dark Gray
