As promised, I'm posting a separate thread after picking up our Expedition today. It is a Limited MAX 4X4 with the 303A package, HD Tow, eLSD, CCD & cargo. It was 8.5hrs one way to the dealer so was a very long day, but also gave me plenty of seat time on the way home. Sorry in advance for the length but wanted to answer some questions I've seen and was also curious about. TLDR: Was worth the wait but a few disappointments (pics in next post). I'll edit this to include other thoughts as they come back to me.
Tracker Dates:
12/02/21 - Ordered
02/14/22 - Original Production Date
03/30/22 - Actual Production Date & Sent Offsite
04/08/22 - Built
04/18/22 - Delivered to Dealer
04/30/22 - Final Prep Finished
Purchase Info:
Got it for 3% under invoice plus another $4,500 in rebates. So made out really well I think. They only charged about $215 in fees. Only option removed from Ford was auto start/stop.
For reference, I traded in a 2017 Explorer Sport and have a 2020 Expedition KR in the family. So these are the baselines of my observations
Aesthetics - I was a little meh on the new headlight design but after seeing it in person I am 100% sold. They look SO much better in person, especially the Stealth. Pictures don't do them justice at all.
Power - After driving mine, I'm glad I didn't bump up to the 304A. This has plenty of power and 40hp not worth the cost.
Ride - Seems more firm and composed than the 2020 but still a bit floaty at times. Time will tell if it's due to being an improvement or just fresh shocks. Was hoping for a little tighter, but it does seem better.
Sync 4 - So glad I didn't opt for the 4A. The 12" screen is perfect and love having the physical buttons. They did an excellent job balancing the buttons & screen options. I was second guessing myself but now have absolutely no regrets.
Adaptive Cruise - Seems improved from the 2020, but still has a tendency to be jerky at times. I've found the key is to use the blinker at the right time when planning to switch lanes.
B&O - I thought it sounded pretty good. Glad I didn't go for the Unleashed system for what they charge.
MPG - Got 15mpg hand calculated, but was mostly interstate into the wind. So not passing judgement until it's broken in.
Disappointments:
- High beams are actually pretty good. Low beams are horribly underwhelming, IMO. Need to check my alignment sometime.
- Seemed like every convenience setting was disabled by default and I had to go through and enable them (folding mirrors, BLIS, adaptive features, etc.)
- License plate lights are the only non-LED light on the exterior. Just lame.
- Has a rear camera washer but not on the front like I believed it would. Must be an HD tow thing.
- Door gaps & lines seem pretty good, but have some other minor fit and finish things (see pics later on)
- Auto wipers - Behaved very erratically and were not consistent at all
- Wireless charger - Still sucks big time. Slow charging, hot and bad placement. My phone lost charge while using Google Maps.
- Doesn't have perimeter lighting when you get close with the key. Didn't find a setting.
- They got rid of the MPG history chart which I use a lot in our other Ford vehicles
- I guess I misunderstood the speed sign recognition. Thought it would adjust cruise but seems to just be a warning. I'll dig some more on this.
- My parents' 2020 KR has a little mirror by the sunglasses holder that's nice for looking in the backseat. This one doesn't have it.
- Need to test the reverse pedestrian detection. Hopefully I didn't lose that along with the park assist.
**** Edited ****
I ordered the WeatherTech HP full mat set for the 2021 MAX and they fit perfectly. These are exponentially better than the regular LaserFit liners I’ve used for years. Lay flatter, more traction, etc. I was going to try Husky or Max Liners but glad I didn’t. These look much better IMO.
I also ordered the WeatherTech mud flaps for the 2021. The fronts fit perfectly but the rears do not. I’ll have to see if I can just send the rears back until they release them for the 2022. So that was a bummer.
Tracker Dates:
12/02/21 - Ordered
02/14/22 - Original Production Date
03/30/22 - Actual Production Date & Sent Offsite
04/08/22 - Built
04/18/22 - Delivered to Dealer
04/30/22 - Final Prep Finished
Purchase Info:
Got it for 3% under invoice plus another $4,500 in rebates. So made out really well I think. They only charged about $215 in fees. Only option removed from Ford was auto start/stop.
For reference, I traded in a 2017 Explorer Sport and have a 2020 Expedition KR in the family. So these are the baselines of my observations
Aesthetics - I was a little meh on the new headlight design but after seeing it in person I am 100% sold. They look SO much better in person, especially the Stealth. Pictures don't do them justice at all.
Power - After driving mine, I'm glad I didn't bump up to the 304A. This has plenty of power and 40hp not worth the cost.
Ride - Seems more firm and composed than the 2020 but still a bit floaty at times. Time will tell if it's due to being an improvement or just fresh shocks. Was hoping for a little tighter, but it does seem better.
Sync 4 - So glad I didn't opt for the 4A. The 12" screen is perfect and love having the physical buttons. They did an excellent job balancing the buttons & screen options. I was second guessing myself but now have absolutely no regrets.
Adaptive Cruise - Seems improved from the 2020, but still has a tendency to be jerky at times. I've found the key is to use the blinker at the right time when planning to switch lanes.
B&O - I thought it sounded pretty good. Glad I didn't go for the Unleashed system for what they charge.
MPG - Got 15mpg hand calculated, but was mostly interstate into the wind. So not passing judgement until it's broken in.
Disappointments:
- High beams are actually pretty good. Low beams are horribly underwhelming, IMO. Need to check my alignment sometime.
- Seemed like every convenience setting was disabled by default and I had to go through and enable them (folding mirrors, BLIS, adaptive features, etc.)
- License plate lights are the only non-LED light on the exterior. Just lame.
- Has a rear camera washer but not on the front like I believed it would. Must be an HD tow thing.
- Door gaps & lines seem pretty good, but have some other minor fit and finish things (see pics later on)
- Auto wipers - Behaved very erratically and were not consistent at all
- Wireless charger - Still sucks big time. Slow charging, hot and bad placement. My phone lost charge while using Google Maps.
- Doesn't have perimeter lighting when you get close with the key. Didn't find a setting.
- They got rid of the MPG history chart which I use a lot in our other Ford vehicles
- I guess I misunderstood the speed sign recognition. Thought it would adjust cruise but seems to just be a warning. I'll dig some more on this.
- My parents' 2020 KR has a little mirror by the sunglasses holder that's nice for looking in the backseat. This one doesn't have it.
- Need to test the reverse pedestrian detection. Hopefully I didn't lose that along with the park assist.
**** Edited ****
I ordered the WeatherTech HP full mat set for the 2021 MAX and they fit perfectly. These are exponentially better than the regular LaserFit liners I’ve used for years. Lay flatter, more traction, etc. I was going to try Husky or Max Liners but glad I didn’t. These look much better IMO.
I also ordered the WeatherTech mud flaps for the 2021. The fronts fit perfectly but the rears do not. I’ll have to see if I can just send the rears back until they release them for the 2022. So that was a bummer.
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