Overview & Reviews
The 2008 Ford Expedition's trim levels have been expanded this year with the addition of the King Ranch edition featuring special wheels, leather and interior trim. Additionally, all Expeditions gain a standard keyless entry keypad, auxiliary air-conditioning and an overhead console. A rearview camera becomes an option on all but the base XLT model.
- Decent handling for its size and weight, high towing capacity, roomy and convenient third-row seat, full load of standard safety features.
- Poor gas mileage even among large SUVs, cheap interior touches.
User Reviews:
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Amazing Vehicle/SUV - 2008 Ford Expedition
By Kacy Schloop - November 28 - 8:05 amAmazing handling and comfort for a large SUV. The design is very sharp with the 20" wheels. Get comments on it regularly. The navigation system, stereo, etc are top of the line. Nice twist on the back up camera. All that while hauling three kids in car seats, 2 dogs and a 5,000lb boat. Very nice looking, functional and solid vehicle.
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Love it! - 2008 Ford Expedition
By socalstone - November 27 - 2:00 amHave liked this new design since it came out for 07. Finally got one early this month. Wish I had done it sooner. 20" wheels really set it off- perfect size in proportion to the size of the vehicle. Truck feels very solid & tight. Very quiet inside. Very comfortable. Heated seats warm lower back in addition to seat bottom. (that was a pleasant surprise!) Brakes feel very strong. Engine feels strong as well. My wife drives it more than me. She absolutely loves it. Im looking forward to trying out the air conditioned seats next summer as well as the 9200lb towing capacity. -Have a 5200lb boat (8000lbs with trailer, fuel and gear) My old Tahoe was only rated to pull 7000lbs.
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Our 3rd generation Expedition! - 2008 Ford Expedition
By fordguy - November 22 - 12:13 amThis Expy makes our 3rd. A gold XLT witht he 4.6 V-8, an black XLT with the bigger V* and this white 08 XLT. The progression and evolution of these vehicles is remarkable. The 08 is a s good as anything from any other manufacturer, including GMC, Chevy, Toyota, Nissan and Honda...and in fact better than them in many ways. The quality is great, features for the price remarkable, ride and handling not at all what we expected, very smooth, quiet and controlled. The V8, as typical for the Expedition, does not feel as peppy as the sound and horsepower would indicate, but its a trailer pulling mule! Big and barn like inside, comfortable seats, leg room and head room great. Love it!
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XLT 4WD - 2008 Ford Expedition
By Alan - November 14 - 11:03 pmEverything youd expect in an American full sized SUV. Solidly built, exceptional comfort, surprisingly nimble (especially in parking lots)all at a decent price. Our first choice would have been a Mercedes GL 450 at $64,000. Almost $30,000 more than the XLT, and the XLT was far more comfortable. The only problem with the XLT is the poor MPG. 13.5 MPG for an average is not unexpected, just getting to be expensive. 19 MPG on the highway is OK, but not good enough. With that said, overall our family loves this truck. Comfort, safety and quality sums it up.
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Going in eyes wide open - 2008 Ford Expedition
By wvgasguy - November 10 - 6:55 amSeriously, how do you rate this as "fun to drive"? Its as big as a boat. Thats why I bought it though. It gets lously mileage. I knew that up front. Youll not get more than 14 with the 4wd. But no other SUV (other than the new Sequoia) will have as much leg room and be as comfortable. The specs on the Tahoe look comparable but if you actually sit in one youll wonder what kind of ruler they were using. The 3rd row is useless and the 2nd row is still tight. I wanted room. Besides the Expo has absolutely the most non-truck looking interior of them all (at least in the under $50K line) I tried not to go back but saw no compariable options out there for ride, comfort and usability.
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Best Vehicle Yet - 2008 Ford Expedition
By Burt - October 28 - 3:58 pmThis is by far the best vehicle I have owned to date. While it is a large SUV, it handles and rides more like a car and the interior is as luxurious as my wifes Lexus. Ive had so many comments already on the styling and the interior.
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Excursion Limited - 2008 Ford Expedition
By Diran K. - October 7 - 11:28 pmThis is a hot truck. It is really quiet inside compare to the last Expedition I traded in. Handles really well, great stereo, good power. I have received a lot of compliments already on the interior.
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The Best Expedition Ever - 2008 Ford Expedition
By Iqbaldhillon2 - September 26 - 8:31 pmI just recently bought a brand new 08 Expedition Eddie Bauer. It is my best SUV so far. The back-up camera and GPS systems are excellent. The new 6-speed tranny is also smooth and powerful. I used to own a 05 Expedition and was about to buy a Tahoe until I noticed that the Tahoe had absolutely no legroom, and used a 90s 4-speed tranny. Then I saw the new Expedition and fell in love with it. Not only does the new Expedition feel good, but its fun to drive. The fuel economy has also improved from the previous generation. It is my new favorite in my driveway.
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First time Ford SUV owner - 2008 Ford Expedition
By Scott - August 30 - 12:44 pmWe switched after two Tahoes and 2 Pathfinders. The final decision after reviewing MB GL, Chevy Tahoe, GMC, Range Rover Sport, Nissan and Infiniti, and Toyota was this loaded Expedition Limited. The big factors: Design, navigation nystem, folding 3rd row, interior finish, tow package,... At a lower price than anything the competition could offer. My wife is the primary driver and loves it already!
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Are you serious? - 2008 Ford Expedition
By 1oFaKiND - August 29 - 3:21 amOver the last couple of months Ive had so much fun offroading the Expedition taking it to long distance trips it cannot get any more comfortable it already is it feels as if they used Nasa cushion in the chairs any ways im happy with my Expedition and Im planning to keep it for a long time. Im also going to keep the cheap black plastic :)
