For reliability predictions, I usually rely on Consumer Reports, and they indicate the 2023 is expected to have "Average" reliability, which is actually as good as it gets in the Large SUV category.Hi everyone. The time has come as I have a growing family and am now in the market to consider moving from a Jeep Grand Cherokee to 3 row suv. I really like what I've been seeing with the Expedition XLT and think it could be a good fit. At the same time, there are some things I like about the Limited. I have driven Ford vehicles in the past and opted to go to Jeep on the most recent suv. One must for me is that I would need 4 wheel drive due to being in the snow belt. I would not need the MAX version in either case.
A few questions I wanted to ask you all in here:
1) How has reliability been on the Expeditions in general?
2) Are there any known trouble spots that I should keep in mind?
3) How has the 4 wheel drive performed?
4) Would the Limited trim be worth an upgrade over the XLT?
Any other information that you think may be helpful is appreciated.
I've been doing "Build & Price" builds on the Ford website for years in anticipation of one day getting an Expy, and I always come back to the Limited, which seems to be the sweet spot. Not much more expensive than the XLT once you outfit them similarly, and way cheaper than the Platinum.
The XLT is available with the ActiveX (leatherette) material as opposed to real leather in the Limited, but honestly that ActiveX material is pretty nice, and seems like real leather unless you're comparing it side-by-side. I've read it's actually more durable than real leather. For seat material, I think you'd be happy with either one.