How many people can fit in the Expedition?
The Ford Expedition can seat up to eight passengers in its current generation.
This article explains how seating is arranged across the three rows and how the number of passengers can change based on the chosen configuration, including whether the second row uses a bench or captain's chairs.
Seating configurations and limits
A concise breakdown of how seats are allocated across the three rows helps explain the maximum capacity.
- Front row: two seats (driver and front passenger) in a bucket-seat configuration with a center console, not a three-across bench.
- Second row: options include a 3-seat bench (3 passengers) or a 2-seat captain's chairs setup (2 passengers).
- Third row: a 3-seat bench (3 passengers).
- Total capacity: 8 passengers with the second row bench configuration; 7 passengers with the second row captain's chairs.
In summary, eight is the typical maximum for the Expedition in its current designs, while seven is possible when the second row uses captain's chairs. There is no standard current configuration that allows nine passengers.
Notes by model year
Since the latest generation’s redesign, the Expedition has consistently offered a maximum of eight seats in most trims. Some earlier generations or special configurations varied, but the modern lineup prioritizes an eight-seat capacity with the option of seven when choosing captain's chairs in the second row. Always verify the exact seating arrangement for a specific vehicle or trim level with a dealer.
Summary
In the Ford Expedition, you can accommodate up to eight people in standard configurations (two in the front, three in the second row, and three in the third row). If you opt for second-row captain's chairs, the capacity drops to seven. For buyers and fleet considerations, this distinction between seating options is the key to planning passenger load.
