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2010 Ford Expedition Safety Review

October 8, 2009

SAFETY | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

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

All major safety equipment is standard on the 2010 Ford Expedition
Edmunds

visibility is hampered by thick roof pillars and large headrests
ConsumerGuide

Experts at TheCarConnection.com like the 2010 Ford Expedition for safety, as the big SUV comes with standard safety features and solid crash-test ratings.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not tested the 2010 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 are impressive. After subjecting the 2010 Ford Expedition lineup to its complete range of tests, NHTSA awarded it a full five stars in every impact category, including driver and passenger protection during both front and side impacts. The only blemish is the 2010 Expedition's crash-test scorecard in the rollover rating, where NHTSA awarded only four of a possible five stars. However, the 2010 Ford Expedition remains the class leader in the safety tests.

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 2010 Ford Expedition, including antilock disc brakes with brake assist and a rollover-sensing stability control system." Kelley Blue Book elaborates by saying that "the Advancer 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." Kelley Blue Book also points out that for 2010, “the Ford Expedition gains standard Trailer Sway Control and the programmable MyKey system.”

With large SUVs like the 2010 Ford Expedition, driver visibility is almost always an issue. On the Expedition, "visibility is hampered by thick roof pillars and large headrests, particularly over the left shoulder," according to ConsumerGuide. ConsumerGuide recommends the optional backup camera, which is "helpful when backing up," and so does the TheCarConnection.com.

Conclusion

The 2010 Ford Expedition ranks near the head of the class in safety.

SAFETY | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Five stars, front impact and side impact protection; four stars, 4WD rollover ratingNHTSAAll major safety equipment is standard on the 2010 Ford ExpeditionEdmundsvisibility is hampered by thick roof pillars and large headrestsConsumerGuide Experts at TheCarConnection.com like the 2010 Ford Expedition for safety, as the big SUV comes with standard safety features and solid crash-test ratings. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has not tested the 2010 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 are impressive. After subjecting the 2010 Ford Expedition lineup to its complete range of tests, NHTSA awarded it a full five stars in every impact category, including driver and passenger protection during both front and side impacts. The only blemish is the 2010 Expedition's crash-test scorecard in the rollover rating, where NHTSA awarded only four of a possible five stars. However, the 2010 Ford Expedition remains the class leader in the safety tests. 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 2010 Ford Expedition, including antilock disc brakes with brake assist and a rollover-sensing stability control system." Kelley Blue Book elaborates by saying that "the Advancer 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." Kelley Blue Book also points out that for 2010, “the Ford Expedition gains standard Trailer Sway Control and the programmable MyKey system.” With large SUVs like the 2010 Ford Expedition, driver visibility is almost always an issue. On the Expedition, "visibility is hampered by thick roof pillars and large headrests, particularly over the left shoulder," according to ConsumerGuide. ConsumerGuide recommends the optional backup camera, which is "helpful when backing up," and so does the TheCarConnection.com. ConclusionThe 2010 Ford Expedition ranks near the head of the class in safety. 2010 FORD EXPEDITION STYLING | [8 out of 10] Kelley Blue Book: " Ford's now-signature four-bar grille sits front and center" 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 ...

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Other Choices:

All four full-size SUVs from General Motors have slightly better interior quality than the 2010 Expedition and more responsive handling, but the Ford provides more third-row space. This is a big plus over the GMs, although the General’s full-size SUV quartet has more engine choices—including a hybrid option—and a better ride. Then again, we're discussing a vehicle that weighs almost three tons, so regardless of its dynamics, don't expect sports car handling here. The Chevrolet Tahoe is equal in size to the GMC Yukon and its more upmarket Denali edition. The Chevrolet Suburban, meanwhile, is a longer Tahoe or a GMC Yukon XL or Denali XL. A properly equipped 2010 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 shorter than the long-wheelbase Expedition EL.

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