2021 Ford Expedition / Max

Driver’s Seat: Big Comfort, Big Storage

Sitting in the driver’s seat, you immediately notice how wide and comfortable it is. It honestly feels more like a comfortable office chair than a typical SUV seat.

Visibility is excellent. You sit up high, the windows are wide, and you feel totally in control of the road.

Now let’s talk storage — because this is where the Expedition shines.

• Massive door cubbies
• Four cupholders within reach (not including side storage)
• Huge center console (fits a Venti Starbucks, phone, and more with room to spare)
• Extra cubbies everywhere
• Large glove box

Everything is oversized — and that’s exactly what families need.

The infotainment screen is smaller than some competitors, and the interior design leans more functional than flashy. But remember: you’re paying for size and capability here. Compared to other full-size SUVs in this class, it holds its own.

Second Row: Room for Days

At six feet tall, I have an unbelievable amount of legroom in the second row — even with the seat set for myself up front.

Amenities include:

• Ceiling vents (huge win)
• USB-A, USB-C, and 12V outlet
• Rear climate control
• Heated second-row seats (on certain trims)
• Media controls

The Expedition is available with captain’s chairs or a bench. Both options are excellent.

Car Seat Set Up:

If you care about car seat compatibility, this is where the Expedition gets exciting.

With captain’s chairs:

• Lower anchors and tether anchors in both second-row seats

With the bench:

• Lower anchors and tether anchors in every second-row seat

Third row:

• Two sets of lower anchors
• Three tether anchors

Not all competitors offer lower anchors in the third row (looking at you, Tahoe), so this flexibility matters.

It also features a car-seat-friendly tilt. If your seat is installed using LATCH, the seat can tilt and slide forward without uninstalling the car seat. That makes third-row access so much easier.

Rear-facing car seats? No problem. There is tons of clearance.

Cargo Space: Regular vs Max

The Expedition comes in two sizes:

• Regular
• Expedition Max (12 inches longer — all added to cargo space)

Even the regular version impressed me. I was able to fit a stroller behind the third row. Fold the seats down (power-folding, by the way), and you’re looking at a massive cargo area.

You can even fold the second-row seats from the trunk.