Ford Expedition disappoints in IIHS small overlap crash test

The 2023 Ford Expedition earned only a marginal rating in IIHS's small overlap crash test. Raul Arbelaez, VP of the IIHS Vehicle Research Center, breaks down the large SUV's performance in the 40-mph test.

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[AgentSmith]

Ford not caring about details is typical, meanwhile, Volvo have older cars that are so good they pass future, tougher tests

[DoorisJ]

Insane! Volvo came out years ago and said how they aced this test with their 2004 designed xc90. It's literally one piece of strengthened steel on each side like V-shape

[noellesgamingside]

That’s crazy with how bad that held up

[justinn]

Another example of how size and weight does not mean safety

[thesteambox]

Most think these are safer. Disappointing.

[Mrpuggo]

You can even see the fuse box hanging out😂

[randomrazr]

you would think body on frame SUV would be tougher

[thegameshowgeek]

Now I understand why a family friend of mine refuses to pay the $50k+ sticker price for one of these rolling piles of junk. So not worth the money.

[robertwalker]

@ford wth? Why did you allow this to happen?

[joshxkerrigan]

Seeing that my nearly 20 year-old S-class would hold up better than a lot of these brand new cars I think I’m better off buying from the era I have.

[petergilbert]

How wasn't that poor with the massive intrusion and restraints letting the driver's head whip around like that?

[vrgls]

All the “SUV’s aRE sAFer” folks need to see this vid. 😅

[Benjamin]

EXCELLENT. I’LL BUY IT ANYWAYS. THE IMPORTANT THING IS A BIG, HEAVY VEHICLE. IS SAFER. PERIOD. ❤❤❤❤❤

[theclueguy]

Why no test for the Toyota Sequoia and Nissan Armada?

[LesLess]

even if they were safe for the passengers they are not safe for pedestrians due to the high front end nor safe for other cars due to the excessive weight.

[Crypticdragon]

Imagine getting your neck snapped by the airbag like that 💀

[gerardoesquivel]

Saving pennies in the passenger side should be criminal

[luke]

Unbelievable. Why did it do so poorly.

[ethandearborn]

Im a Ford guy but not putting my family in this until changes have been made. We will be shopping the Jeep.

[Sandwich]

COME ON, FORD!!! This is just stupid engineering.