Compare the2023 Jeep WagoneerVS 2023 Ford Expedition

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Drivetrain
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Ergonomics
Economic Advantages
Recommendations

Safety

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The Jeep Wagoneer has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Expedition doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The Wagoneer has standard Active Headrests, which use a specially designed headrest to protect the driver and front passenger from whiplash. During a rear-end collision, the Active Headrests system moves the headrests forward to prevent neck and spine injuries. The Expedition doesn’t offer a whiplash protection system.

A passive infrared night vision system optional on the Wagoneer Grand helps the driver to more easily detect people, animals or other objects in front of the vehicle at night. Using an infrared camera to detect heat, the system then displays the image on a monitor in the dashboard. The Expedition doesn’t offer a night vision system.

Both the Wagoneer and the Expedition have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning, available all wheel drive, lane departure warning systems, around view monitors and driver alert monitors.

Warranty

Jeep pays for scheduled maintenance on the Wagoneer for 5 years and unlimited miles. Jeep will pay for oil changes, lubrication and any other required maintenance. Ford doesn’t pay scheduled maintenance for the Expedition.

Reliability

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ January 2021 Auto Issue reports that Jeep vehicles are more reliable than Ford vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Jeep 3 places higher in reliability than Ford.

Engine

The Wagoneer has more powerful engines than the Expedition:

	Horsepower
Wagoneer 5.7 V8 hybrid	392 HP
Wagoneer 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder	420 HP
Grand Wagoneer 6.4 V8	471 HP
Grand Wagoneer 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder	510 HP
Expedition 3.5 turbo V6	380 HP
Expedition Limited/KR/Platinum 3.5 turbo V6	400 HP
Expedition Timberline/Stealth Performance 3.5 turbo V6	440 HP

As tested in Motor Trend the Grand Wagoneer 6.4 V8 is faster than the Ford Expedition (base engine):

	Wagoneer	Expedition
Zero to 30 MPH	1.9 sec	2.2 sec
Zero to 60 MPH	5.7 sec	6.2 sec
Zero to 80 MPH	9.3 sec	10.7 sec
Passing 45 to 65 MPH	3.1 sec	3.3 sec
Quarter Mile	14.1 sec	14.8 sec
Speed in 1/4 Mile	99.1 MPH	91.7 MPH

Fuel Economy and Range

On the EPA test cycle the Wagoneer gets better mileage than the Expedition:

			MPG
Wagoneer
	RWD	3.0 turbo 6-cyl.	17 city/24 hwy
	AWD	3.0 turbo 6-cyl.	16 city/23 hwy
Expedition
	RWD	3.5 turbo V6	17 city/23 hwy
	AWD	3.5 turbo V6	16 city/22 hwy
		Timberline/Stealth Performance 3.5 turbo V6	16 city/19 hwy

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the Wagoneer V8’s fuel efficiency. The Expedition doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

Regenerative brakes improve the Wagoneer 5.7 Hemi’s fuel efficiency by converting inertia back into energy instead of wasting it. The Expedition doesn’t offer a regenerative braking system.

The Wagoneer has 3.3 gallons more fuel capacity than the Expedition (26.5 vs. 23.2 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

Drivetrain

The Wagoneer has Quadra-Trac, a true four-wheel-drive system, which uses a four wheel traction control system to redirect engine power to the axle and wheel that still has traction to keep the Wagoneer moving if even only one wheel still has traction. The Expedition doesn’t offer a true four-wheel drive system; it could get stuck while one or more wheels still have traction.

Brakes and Stopping

For better stopping power the Wagoneer’s brake rotors are larger than those on the Expedition:

	Wagoneer	Expedition
Front Rotors	14.9 inches	13.8 inches
Rear Rotors	14.8 inches	13.2 inches

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Wagoneer has larger standard tires than the Expedition (275/55R20 vs. 265/70R18).

The Wagoneer’s standard tires provide better handling because they have a lower 65 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Expedition Timberline’s standard 70 series tires.

The Wagoneer has a standard easy tire fill system. When inflating the tires, the vehicle’s integrated tire pressure sensors keep track of the pressure as the tires fill and tell the driver when the tires are inflated to the proper pressure. The Expedition doesn’t offer vehicle monitored tire inflation.

Suspension and Handling

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Wagoneer is .9 inches wider in the front and 1.1 inches wider in the rear than on the Expedition.

For better maneuverability, the Wagoneer’s turning circle is 3 feet tighter than the Expedition’s (38 feet vs. 41 feet).

Passenger Space

The Wagoneer has 7.3 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Expedition (179.2 vs. 171.9).

The Wagoneer has 1.2 inches more front hip room, 1.2 inches more front shoulder room, 1.2 inches more rear legroom, .4 inches more rear hip room, .4 inches more rear shoulder room, 1.7 inches more third row headroom, .5 inches more third row legroom, .2 inches more third row hip room and .2 inches more third row shoulder room than the Expedition.

Cargo Capacity

The Wagoneer’s cargo area provides more volume than the Expedition.

	Wagoneer	Expedition
Behind Third Seat	27.4 cubic feet	19.3 cubic feet
Third Seat Folded	70.8 cubic feet	57.5 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	116.7 cubic feet	104.6 cubic feet

The Wagoneer’s cargo area is larger than the Expedition’s in almost every dimension:

	Wagoneer	Expedition
Length to seat (3rd/2nd/1st)	24.8”/58.7”/93”	18.8”/49.4”/85.8”
Max Width	51.4”	58.4”
Min Width	51.3”	51.2”
Height	36.5”	36.9”

Towing

The Wagoneer’s minimum standard towing capacity is much higher than the Expedition’s (7180 vs. 6000 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Ford Expedition is only 9300 pounds. The Wagoneer offers up to a 10,000 lbs. towing capacity.

Ergonomics

Unlike the driver-only memory system optional at extra cost in the Expedition (except STX), the Wagoneer Grand offers an optional passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position, foot pedal distance, outside mirror angle and radio stations and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The Wagoneer’s standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel and glides the driver’s seat back, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. An easy entry system costs extra on the Expedition, and is not available on all models.

The Wagoneer offers an optional heads-up display that projects speed, tachometer and navigation instruction readouts in front of the driver’s line of sight, allowing drivers to view information without diverting their eyes from the road. The Expedition doesn’t offer a heads-up display.

The Wagoneer’s standard front and rear power windows all lower with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Expedition’s standard power windows’ rear power window switches have to be held the entire time to open them fully.

The Wagoneer has a standard locking fuel door with a remote release located convenient to the driver. A locking fuel door helps prevent fuel theft and vandalism, such as sugar in the tank. The Expedition doesn’t offer a locking fuel door.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the Wagoneer offers optional cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Expedition doesn’t offer cornering lights.

Manual rear side window sunshades are available in the Wagoneer to help block heat and glare for the rear passengers. The Expedition doesn’t offer rear side window sunshades.

When the Wagoneer is put in reverse, both rearview mirrors tilt from their original position. This gives the driver a better view of the curb during parallel parking maneuvers. Shifting out of reverse puts the mirrors into their original positions. The Expedition’s mirrors don’t automatically adjust for backing.

The Wagoneer has standard front air conditioned seats and the Wagoneer Grand Series III also has them in the second row. This keeps the passengers comfortable and takes the sting out of hot seats in summer. The Expedition doesn’t offer air-conditioned seats for the second row.

The Wagoneer has a standard heated steering wheel to take the chill out of steering on extremely cold winter days before the vehicle heater warms up. A heated steering wheel costs extra on the Expedition.

The Wagoneer’s optional ParkSense Automated Parking can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling the transmission and speed with the brake pedal. With its available fully controlled system, the driver just activates it and it parks autonomously, starting, stopping and changing direction automatically. The Expedition (except STX)’s automatic parking system requires operating the brakes and transmission to safely park.

Economic Advantages

The Wagoneer will cost the buyer less in the long run because of its superior resale value. The IntelliChoice estimates that the Wagoneer will retain 52.54% to 52.77% of its original price after five years, while the Expedition only retains 49.75% to 51.3%.

Recommendations

J.D. Power and Associates rated the Wagoneer first among large suvs in owner reported satisfaction. This includes how well the vehicle performs and satisfies its owner’s expectations. The Expedition isn’t in the top three.