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2000 Ford Expedition Review
Strength, refinement and road manners.
2000 Expedition Review Summary & Specifications
The Expedition offers a blend of strength, refinement, comfort, good road manners and exceptional finish quality. The lure of the Expedition is its versatility. The Expedition can carry a large family in limousine-like splendor, pull a trailer, move cargo or explore places beyond pavement's end.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Ray Thursby |
| Model Lineup | XLT 2WD ($29,750); Eddie Bauer 2WD ($36,040); XLT 4WD ($32,620); Eddie Bauer 4WD ($39,790) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.4-liter sohc V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 215-hp 4.6-liter sohc V8; 260-hp 5.4-liter sohc V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags, ABS standard; side-impact airbags optional |
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| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Wayne, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-392-FORD |
| Manufacturer URL | www.fordvehicles.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 29750 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Expedition XLT 4x4 ($32,620) |
| Standard Equipment | air conditioning, passive anti-theft system, power windows, mirrors and door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/cassette stereo, cruise control, power adjustable pedals |
| Destination Charge | 665 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | all-terrain tires ($230); 16-inch cast aluminum wheels ($250); limited-slip differential ($255); skid plate package ($105); trailer towing package ($390); load-leveling suspension ($815); Comfort Convenience Group ($1,495) includes captain's chairs with center floor console and six-way adjustable power driver's seat, third-row removable bench seat rear seat, rear heating and air conditioning, privacy glass, dual illuminated visor mirrors, illuminated running boards, overhead console with compass and outside temperature display |
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| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 36825 |
| Horse Power | 260 @ 4500 |
| Torque | 345 @ 2300 |
| Fuel Economy | 13/17 |
| Wheelbase | 119.0 |
| Length/Width/Height | 204.6/77.5/74.3 |
| Track Front/Rear | 65.4/65.4 |
| Turning Radius | 40.4 |
| Seating Capacity | 5, 6, 9 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.8/61.5/40.9 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.8/62.3/38.9 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 35.1/59.8/28.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 118.3 |
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| Towing Capacity | 7500 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | live axle (4x4) |
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| Curb Weight | 4850 |
| Stock Tires | P255/70R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 |
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