I used to own a 2000 Expedition, and I really liked it! Didn't tow with it, but my family was smaller and I went camping a lot. Since that time, I've been using F150's or other pickup trucks to tow a couple of different camping trailers.

My current trailer is a Jayco 27BHS, which is around thirty feet long and weights around 7000 lbs fully loaded. I think the tongue weight was around 700 lbs.

Anyway, wonder who's towing a "decent sized" travel trailer, and how the expedition platform (2007+ model year) handles it?

If I'm looking used, what do I need to look out for? My budget probbaly puts me around the 2010 model year, definetly not anything new enough to get the ECoBoost. I'm very familiar with that 5.4L Triton engine, and I figure with the 6-speed transmission that'll have enough jam for me to get around. I don't drive that fast.

I remember my 2000 Expedition had air suspension that was kind of problematic. Is that still a feature? Is it still failure-prone? I do remember that it gave an awesome ride on rough roads when it was working.

So, looking for tips about this model in general, and about using it for towing in particular. Thanks in advance.

 

I know this is a quieter part of the forum, but would really love to hear some advice on this.

 

Try the towing section. I tow a 6k pound boat, my 2003 F150 with a 5.4 and I am at the upper limit. 7k pounds is some weight and it is nice to have some power when going up hills or passing. Good luck.

 

Much less concerned with the power side of the equation, as I'm really familiar with that powertrain. Was wondering about the platform and rear suspension mostly.

 

Couldn't find an expedition in decent shape for a price I was happy with. Picked up a 2009 F150 supercrew.