2026 Ford Expedition vs 2026 Honda Pilot:
Safety comparison — crash avoidance & crash test ratings
Side-by-side comparison of standard crash-avoidance technologies and NHTSA/IIHS crash test ratings. Driver assistance and convenience features are covered in the full comparison.
Quick take
The Ford Expedition leads in overall safety with a MotiveGrid Safety Score of 87 vs 75 — a 12-point gap driven by stronger crash-avoidance features and/or higher NHTSA/IIHS ratings. In crash avoidance, the Ford Expedition includes 2 more standard features (2 of 4 key technologies vs 0). Overall, the Ford Expedition has the stronger safety package, leading on 2 of 6 measured features versus 0 for the Honda Pilot (4 tied). Check the full comparison for cost of ownership, powertrain, and livability scores — safety is one of five pillars in the MotiveGrid Score.
Crash avoidance(2–0–2)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Ford Expedition vs Honda Pilot)
Crash test ratings(0–0–2)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Ford Expedition vs Honda Pilot)
Data reflects standard equipment at the base MSRP. Optional packages like Ford BlueCruise, GM Super Cruise, and Tesla FSD are not scored (Tesla FSD is the lone curated exception). Crash test data from NHTSA and IIHS. ADAS data verified against manufacturer spec pages.
See the full Ford Expedition vs Honda Pilot comparison — all five pillars including cost of ownership, powertrain, driver assistance, and livability: