Ford Expedition Limited vs Ford Explorer ST — full comparison

Ford Expedition Limited

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Ford Explorer ST

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Ford Expedition Limited

Car A

Ford Expedition Limited

The Ford Expedition Limited prioritizes space and power, with seating for eight and a vast cargo area that suits large families and long road trips. Its size and 12 L/100 km fuel use make it less ideal for city errands or efficiency-focused budgets.

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Ford Explorer ST

Car B

Ford Explorer ST

A 7-seat, power-rich family model with useful cargo space, the Explorer ST suits large families and road trips. Expect quick acceleration but higher fuel use and less city-friendly manners.

7 seatsSuvGasoline5-star safety

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Usage fit

Family 95 / 84

City 21 / 23

Budget / value 37 / 44

Road trip 81 / 67

Performance 32 / 30

Cargo 83 / 46

Practical 62 / 54

Premium 46 / 42

Winter 40 / 40

Scores out of 100. Blue = Ford Expedition Limited · Orange = Ford Explorer ST

Specs side-by-side

Spec Ford Expedition Limited Ford Explorer ST

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Pros & cons

Ford Expedition Limited

Seats 8 and offers 2680 L of cargo space for family gear and bulkier items
400 hp and 650 Nm, with 0–100 km/h in 6.5 s, enable confident highway merging and passing
Ranks strongly for reliability and safety within its segment signals
Well-suited to long road trips thanks to generous space and strong performance
Large footprint makes tight city driving and parking challenging
Combined consumption of 12 L/100 km raises running costs for daily commuting
Price of 74,500 may exceed some family budgets
Not aimed at performance driving despite brisk straight-line speed

Ford Explorer ST

Quick acceleration and strong passing power from a twin‑turbo V6 (0–100 km/h in 5.3 s, 400 hp).
Seats 7 with a 595 L trunk, accommodating family gear on long trips.
Ranks strongly for horsepower and safety among key metrics.
High torque (563 Nm) and 200 km/h top speed support confident highway cruising.
Combined consumption of 12.3 L/100 km is on the thirsty side.
Less suited to city driving per its usage profile.
Not aimed at track-style performance despite the power.
Price around 58,000 may stretch some budgets.

Verdict

Pick Ford Expedition Limited if…

Best fuel economy

Ford Expedition Limited uses 12.0 L/100km vs 12.3 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.

Pick Ford Explorer ST if…

Performance & capability

Ford Explorer ST is the choice if you want more power, speed, or all-weather capability.

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