Compare the2025 Ford ExpeditionVS 2025 Jeep Grand Cherokee L

Safety
Warranty
Reliability
Engine
Fuel Economy and Range
Transmission
Brakes and Stopping
Tires and Wheels
Suspension and Handling
Passenger Space
Cargo Capacity
Towing
Ergonomics

Safety

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For enhanced safety, the front and second-row seat shoulder belts of the Ford Expedition have pretensioners to tighten the seatbelts and eliminate dangerous slack in the event of a collision and force limiters to limit the pressure the belts will exert on the passengers. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L doesn’t offer pretensioners for its second-row seat belts.

With its standard Co-Pilot 360 Assist+, the Ford Expedition is better at preventing collisions with pedestrians than the Jeep Grand Cherokee L, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety:

	Expedition	Grand Cherokee L
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
	Crossing Child - DAY
12 MPH	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH	AVOIDED	-11 MPH
	Crossing Adult - NIGHT
12 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
12 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
	Parallel Adult - NIGHT
25 MPH Brights	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
25 MPH Low beams	AVOIDED	AVOIDED
37 MPH Brights	-33 MPH	-33 MPH

In a Vehicle-to-Vehicle Frontal Crash Prevention 2.0 test conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Ford Expedition achieved a “Acceptable” rating - the second highest possible - for its performance in forward collision warning and automatic braking systems, demonstrating its excellent capabilities in preventing collisions. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L has not been tested.

The Expedition has standard Post-Impact Braking, which automatically apply the brakes in the event of a crash to help prevent secondary collisions and prevent further injuries. The Grand Cherokee L doesn’t offer a post collision braking system: in the event of a collision that triggers the airbags, more collisions are possible without the protection of airbags that may have already deployed.

To deliver safety and visibility under dusty conditions the Ford Expedition’s backup monitor has a standard rear washer to keep the view clear. A camera washer system costs extra on the Jeep Grand Cherokee L.

Both the Expedition and Grand Cherokee L have rear cross-traffic warning, but the Expedition has Cross Traffic Braking (automatically applies the brakes) to better prevent a collision when backing near traffic. The Grand Cherokee L’s Rear Cross Path Detection doesn’t automatically brake.

Both the Expedition and the Grand Cherokee L have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, height adjustable front shoulder belts, plastic fuel tanks, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, crash mitigating brakes, daytime running lights, lane departure warning systems, blind spot warning systems, rearview cameras, rear cross-path warning and available all wheel drive.

Side impacts caused 23% of all road fatalities in 2018, down from 29% in 2003, when the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety introduced its side barrier test. In order to continue improving vehicle safety, the IIHS has started using a more severe side impact test: 37 MPH (up from 31 MPH), with a 4180-pound barrier (up from 3300 pounds). The results of this newly developed test demonstrates that the Ford Expedition is safer than the Grand Cherokee L:

	Expedition	Grand Cherokee L
Overall Evaluation	GOOD	GOOD
Structure	GOOD	GOOD
	Driver Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Head Injury Criterion	10	163
Neck Tension	67 lbs.	312 lbs.
Torso	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Shoulder Deflection	.39 in	1.06 in
Shoulder Force	156 lbs.	178 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	.71 in	1.3 in
Pelvis	GOOD	GOOD
Pelvis Force	558 lbs.	870 lbs.
Head Protection	GOOD	GOOD
	Passenger Injury Measures
Head/Neck	GOOD	GOOD
Torso	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Shoulder Deflection	.83 in	1.38 in
Shoulder Force	223 lbs.	268 lbs.
Torso Max Deflection	.94 in	1.69 in
Torso Deflection Rate	5 MPH	11 MPH
Pelvis	GOOD	ACCEPTABLE
Pelvis Force	402 lbs.	915 lbs.

Warranty

There are over 18 percent more Ford dealers than there are Jeep dealers, which makes it easier should you ever need service under the Expedition’s warranty.

Reliability

The Expedition has a standard “limp home system” to keep drivers from being stranded if most or all of the engine’s coolant is lost. The engine will run on only half of its cylinders at a time, reduce its power and light a warning lamp on the dashboard so the driver can get to a service station for repairs. The Grand Cherokee L doesn’t offer a lost coolant limp home mode, so a coolant leak could strand you or seriously damage the truck’s engine.

A reliable vehicle saves its owner time, money and trouble. Nobody wants to be stranded or have to be without a vehicle while it’s being repaired. Consumer Reports rates the Expedition’s reliability 15 points higher than the Grand Cherokee L.

J.D. Power and Associates’ 2024 Initial Quality Study of new car owners surveyed provide the statistics that show that Ford vehicles are better in initial quality than Jeep vehicles. J.D. Power ranks Ford above average in initial quality. With 21 more problems per 100 vehicles, Jeep is rated below average.

From surveys of all its subscribers, Consumer Reports’ March 2025 Auto Issue reports that Ford vehicles are more reliable than Jeep vehicles. Consumer Reports ranks Ford 6 places higher in reliability than Jeep.

Engine

The Expedition’s standard 3.5 turbo V6 produces 107 more horsepower (400 vs. 293) and 220 lbs.-ft. more torque (480 vs. 260) than the Grand Cherokee L’s 3.6 DOHC V6. The Expedition’s optional 3.5 turbo V6 produces 147 more horsepower (440 vs. 293) and 250 lbs.-ft. more torque (510 vs. 260) than the Grand Cherokee L’s 3.6 DOHC V6.

Fuel Economy and Range

Regardless of its engine, the Expedition’s engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. If the conditions warrant or the driver wishes, the system can be manually disabled at any time for the duration of a trip. Jeep only offers an automatic engine start/stop system on the Grand Cherokee L V6.

Transmission

A 10-speed automatic is standard on the Ford Expedition, for better acceleration and lower engine speed on the highway. Only an eight-speed automatic is available for the Grand Cherokee L.

Brakes and Stopping

The Expedition stops much shorter than the Grand Cherokee L:

	Expedition	Grand Cherokee L
60 to 0 MPH	129 feet	139 feet	Motor Trend

Tires and Wheels

For better traction, the Expedition Platinum Ultimate’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the Grand Cherokee L (285/40R24 vs. 275/45R21).

The Expedition Platinum Ultimate’s tires provide better handling because they have a lower 40 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Grand Cherokee L Summit’s optional 45 series tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the Expedition Platinum Ultimate has standard 24-inch wheels. The Grand Cherokee L’s largest wheels are only 21-inches.

The Ford Expedition’s wheels have 6 lugs for longer wheel bearing life, less chance of rotor warping and greater strength. The Jeep Grand Cherokee L only has 5 wheel lugs per wheel.

The Expedition has a standard full size spare so a flat doesn’t interrupt your trip. A full size spare costs extra on the Grand Cherokee L. Without the option you must depend on a temporary spare, which limits mileage and speed before replacement.

Suspension and Handling

The Expedition’s drift compensation steering can automatically compensate for road conditions which would cause the vehicle to drift from side to side, helping the driver to keep the vehicle straight more easily. The Grand Cherokee L doesn’t offer drift compensation steering.

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the Expedition is 2.7 inches wider in the front and 2.4 inches wider in the rear than on the Grand Cherokee L.

The Expedition Active 4x4 handles at .76 G’s, while the Grand Cherokee L Overland pulls only .75 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The Expedition Active 4x4 executes Motor Trend’s “Figure Eight” maneuver quicker than the Grand Cherokee L Overland (27.6 seconds @ .62 average G’s vs. 28.2 seconds @ .59 average G’s).

For greater off-road capability the Expedition has a greater minimum ground clearance than the Grand Cherokee L Laredo/Limited (8.7 vs. 8.5 inches), allowing the Expedition to travel over rougher terrain without being stopped or damaged.

Passenger Space

The Expedition has standard seating for 8 passengers; the Grand Cherokee L can only carry up to 7.

The Expedition has 12.8 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Grand Cherokee L (171.9 vs. 159.1).

The Expedition has 2 inches more front headroom, 2.6 inches more front legroom, 4.9 inches more front hip room, 5.7 inches more front shoulder room, .1 inches more rear headroom, 1.7 inches more rear legroom, 6 inches more rear hip room, 6.8 inches more rear shoulder room, .1 inches more third row headroom, 6.2 inches more third row legroom, 8.5 inches more third row hip room and 12.3 inches more third row shoulder room than the Grand Cherokee L.

For enhanced passenger comfort on long trips the Expedition’s middle and third row seats recline. The Grand Cherokee L’s third row seats don’t recline.

Cargo Capacity

The Expedition’s cargo area provides more volume than the Grand Cherokee L.

	Expedition	Grand Cherokee L
Behind Third Seat	21.6 cubic feet	17.2 cubic feet
Third Seat Folded	60.8 cubic feet	46.9 cubic feet
Second Seat Folded	108.5 cubic feet	84.6 cubic feet

The Expedition’s rear cargo window opens separately from the rest of the tailgate door to allow quicker loading of small packages. The Grand Cherokee L’s rear cargo window doesn’t open.

Towing

The Expedition’s standard towing capacity is much higher than the Grand Cherokee L’s (6000 vs. 3500 pounds). Maximum trailer towing in the Jeep Grand Cherokee L is only 6200 pounds. The Expedition 4x4 offers up to a 9600 lbs. towing capacity.

Ergonomics

The Expedition’s front power windows open or close with one touch of the switches, making it more convenient at drive-up windows and toll booths, or when talking with someone outside of the car. The Grand Cherokee L’s standard power windows’ front passenger window doesn’t close automatically.

If the windows are left open on the Expedition the driver can close them all from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the Grand Cherokee L can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

In case you lock your keys in your vehicle, or don’t have them with you, you can let yourself in using the Expedition’s available exterior PIN entry system. The Grand Cherokee L doesn’t offer an exterior PIN entry system, and its extra cost Uconnect Access can’t unlock the doors if the vehicle doesn’t have cell phone reception or the driver can’t contact the service.

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