The Ford Expedition EL is a SUV built from 2017 to 2017. Engines offered: V6. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Expedition EL is
The Ford Expedition EL is a SUV that Ford built from 2017 to 2017 — 1 model years. It has been offered with V6 power. Its closest sibling in the Ford range: Expedition MAX.
Ford Expedition EL tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Expedition EL owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Ford Expedition EL have? Power & range
The Ford Expedition EL is offered with 1 powertrain — 3.5L 6-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Ford Expedition EL, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | 3.5L · 6-cyl | Automatic (S6) | RWD | Regular |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Can a Ford Expedition EL tow? Towing & payload
As an SUV, the Ford Expedition EL is built to tow and haul. The exact maximum towing capacity and payload depend on the engine, drivetrain and whether it has the factory tow package.
What sets your Expedition EL's tow & payload rating:
- Engine — a larger or turbocharged engine tows more than the base unit.
- Drivetrain & axle — 4WD/AWD and the axle ratio shift the rating.
- Tow package — the factory towing package (hitch, wiring, transmission cooler) raises the max.
- Payload & GVWR — GVWR caps the combined load; more passengers and cargo lower how much you can tow.
Exact towing capacity, payload and GVWR are added per engine, drivetrain and trim — decode your VIN above, or check the driver's door-jamb and hitch labels. Curb weight from vehicle specifications.
The Expedition EL by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Ford Expedition EL. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Expedition EL | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 2 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 272 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Crash safety | ★★★★★ NHTSA | Frontal, side, rollover |
| Insurance | $1,320/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 264 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Ford Expedition EL?
The Expedition EL is a SUV, built from 2017 to 2017. Engines offered: V6.
What is the Ford Expedition EL warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Expedition EL reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Expedition EL?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
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