2019 Ford Expedition XLT by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 The Ford Expedition was initially released in 1997 following the discontinuation of the Bronco and continues to be updated and refined to this day. This full-size three-row SUV has the capacity and capabilities to transport you and your family anywhere you wish. But with several trim levels to choose from for each of the recent year models, picking the right model can be confusing.