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2009 Ford Expedition Safety Review

July 9, 2009

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Five stars, front impact protections and side impact protection; four stars, 4WD rollover rating
NHTSA

Not rated
IIHS

All major safety equipment is standard on the 2009 Ford Expedition
Edmunds

Experts at TheCarConnection.com like the 2009 Ford Expedition for safety. It offers a pile of safety features and solid crash-test ratings.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not tested the 2009 Ford Expedition. However, the Ford Expedition has been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the government's crash-test agency, and the results certainly inspire confidence. After subjecting the Ford Expedition 2009 lineup to its complete range of tests, NHTSA awarded the Ford Expedition a full five stars in every impact category, including driver and passenger protection during both front and side impacts. The one blemish on the 2009 Ford Expedition's crash-test scorecard comes in the rollover rating, where NHTSA awarded only four of a possible five stars. However, it is rare for an SUV to score a five-star rollover rating, so even four stars can be considered impressive.

In terms of safety features, the Ford Expedition 2009 doesn't disappoint. Cars.com notes that "side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtain airbags for all three rows of seats are standard." Edmunds reports "all major safety equipment is standard on the 2009 Ford Expedition, including antilock disc brakes with brake assist and a rollover-sensing stability control system." Kelley Blue Book elaborates by saying that "the AdvanceTrac stability controls system with Roll Stability Control modulates braking and engine power to help maintain driver control in marginal conditions, particularly those involving slippery surfaces."

One area of particular concern in large SUVs like the Ford Expedition 2009 is driver visibility. On the Ford Expedition, "visibility is hampered by thick roof pillars and large headrests, particularly over the left shoulder," according to ConsumerGuide. Fortunately, there is "a back-up radar system to help making parking this giant a bit easier," notes ForbesAutos, and J.D. Power says it complements the optional "rear-view camera." ConsumerGuide recommends the options backup camera, which is "helpful when backing up."

Conclusion

The 2009 Ford Expedition is a solid "yes" for safety. It has all the expected features and great ratings.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, front impact protections and side impact protection; four stars, 4WD rollover ratingNHTSANot ratedIIHSAll major safety equipment is standard on the 2009 Ford ExpeditionEdmunds Experts at TheCarConnection.com like the 2009 Ford Expedition for safety. It offers a pile of safety features and solid crash-test ratings. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not tested the 2009 Ford Expedition. However, the Ford Expedition has been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the government's crash-test agency, and the results certainly inspire confidence. After subjecting the Ford Expedition 2009 lineup to its complete range of tests, NHTSA awarded the Ford Expedition a full five stars in every impact category, including driver and passenger protection during both front and side impacts. The one blemish on the 2009 Ford Expedition's crash-test scorecard comes in the rollover rating, where NHTSA awarded only four of a possible five stars. However, it is rare for an SUV to score a five-star rollover rating, so even four stars can be considered impressive. In terms of safety features, the Ford Expedition 2009 doesn't disappoint. Cars.com notes that "side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtain airbags for all three rows of seats are standard." Edmunds reports "all major safety equipment is standard on the 2009 Ford Expedition, including antilock disc brakes with brake assist and a rollover-sensing stability control system." Kelley Blue Book elaborates by saying that "the AdvanceTrac stability controls system with Roll Stability Control modulates braking and engine power to help maintain driver control in marginal conditions, particularly those involving slippery surfaces." One area of particular concern in large SUVs like the Ford Expedition 2009 is driver visibility. On the Ford Expedition, "visibility is hampered by thick roof pillars and large headrests, particularly over the left shoulder," according to ConsumerGuide. Fortunately, there is "a back-up radar system to help making parking this giant a bit easier," notes ForbesAutos, and J.D. Power says it complements the optional "rear-view camera." ConsumerGuide recommends the options backup camera, which is "helpful when backing up." ConclusionThe 2009 Ford Expedition is a solid "yes" for safety. It has all the expected features and great ratings. 2009 FORD EXPEDITION STYLING | [8 out of 10] Motor Trend: "the instrument panel, with its mix of round and rectangular gauges and chrome, plastic, and wood trim, appears retro for the sake of being retro and at the expense of good function" Kelley Blue Book: " Ford's now-signature ...

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Other Choices:

If you're interested in the 2009 Ford Expedition, also consider the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, GMC Yukon and Yukon XL, Toyota Sequoia, and Nissan Armada. The Chevrolet Tahoe is equal in size to the GMC Yukon and its ritzier Denali edition. The Chevrolet Suburban is a longer Tahoe, and the GMC guys call that a Yukon XL or Denali XL. Regardless of which one you get, this quartet from General Motors has a slight edge in interior quality, but the Ford wins with better room in the third row. Plus, the Ford offers a power-folding third-row option, and with that, the seat automatically folds flat into the floor. This is a big plus over the GMs. However, the GMs strike back with more engine choices (including a hybrid) and a more supple-riding suspension, but the Ford offers what some consider more responsive handling. Then again, we're discussing a vehicle that weighs almost three tons, so regardless of its responsiveness, we're not talking Corvette- or Mustang-type handling here. A properly equipped 2009 Ford Expedition can tow four and a half tons, besting the Toyota Sequoia and Nissan Armada in this important category by a bunch. Both the Toyota and Nissan are offered in one size—larger than the standard Expedition but not quite as enormous as the long-wheelbase Expedition EL.

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