If you’re looking for your next people hauler, but can’t decide between the 2020 Ford Expedition and Ford F-150, we can understand why. Both the 2020 Ford Expedition and Ford F-150 combine rich, family-friendly cabins with rugged, powerful performance. Fortunately, our comparison guide is here to help you choose the Ford that’s right for you and your loved ones.
Family-Style Cruising
Both the 2020 Ford Expedition and F-150 put an emphasis on interior comfort – though in different ways. Of course, there are similarities. When you climb each model’s trim levels, for example, both become increasingly luxurious, with features like heated seats and leather upholstery.
With standard seating for eight passengers, the Expedition appeals to big families and traveling basketball teams. This full-size SUV is especially notable because, while competitors often skimp on third-row passenger space, it offers adult-friendly legroom in every row.
The 2020 Ford F-150 also sets you up with roomy, cushy cabin options. None of them are as spacious as the Expedition cabin, but both the extended SuperCab and SuperCrew accommodate your friends and family with seating for up to five passengers.
Hearty Towing Capabilities
Before you choose the Expedition or the F-150, consider your work-play life balance. If your job requires you to move heavy loads on a regular basis, choose the 2020 Ford F-150. You can’t beat trucks for their utility, and the F-150 tows best-in-class loads of up to 13,200 pounds. Depending on configuration, you can load the truck bed with up to 3,270 pounds of work supplies. Of course, these work-friendly capabilities also translate into fun – the F-150 can just as easily tow a boat or haul camping supplies.
Back in the full-size SUV segment, the 2020 Ford Expedition also tows max loads. With the proper equipment, this cushy people-hauler can tow up to 9,300 pounds. If you plan to take a family camper or boat on the road with your big family, the Expedition easily complies. If you don’t need the extra truck-style utility, the Expedition is an excellent option for towing your heavy toys.
Off-Road Adventure
Both the 2020 Ford Expedition and F-150 offer optional four-wheel drive, no matter which trim model or engine option you select. Whether you want to scale mountains or slide down sand dunes, you need four-wheel drive to maximize traction in off-road terrain.
In especially difficult territory, the F-150 offers the best possible performance. Among other things, its special off-road-ready trim model, the F-150 Raptor, is a skilled desert racer. Standard features include Fox shocks, upgraded off-road tires, and a reinforced frame.
On-Road Technology
Here, the 2020 Ford Expedition and the F-150 have a lot in common, though the Expedition comes standard with a longer list of tech features. Its base trim model is the XLT, which includes Ford’s Sync 3 infotainment system, an 8-inch touchscreen, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration capabilities. To get this same lineup on the F-150, you need to upgrade from the base XL to the midgrade XLT.
In the end, while both the 2020 Ford F-150 and Expedition are comfortable, capable, and adventurous, they’re diverse enough to appeal to very different drivers. Only one question remains, then: what kind of driver are you?