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2001 Ford Expedition Review
Roominess and style.
2001 Expedition Review Summary & Specifications
Ford Expedition offers a blend of strength, refinement, comfort, good road manners and 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. Overall, the Expedition offers a stylish alternative to the Chevy Tahoe, GMC Yukon, and Toyota Sequoia.
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| Vehicle Category | Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief |
| Model Lineup | XLT 2WD ($29,845); Eddie Bauer 2WD ($36,255); XLT 4WD ($32,715); Eddie Bauer 4WD ($40,400) |
| Engines (standard) | 5.4-liter sohc V8 |
| Engines (optional) | 232-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 and Reverse Sensing System optional |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Wayne, Michigan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-392-3673 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.ford.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 29845 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Eddie Bauer 4x4 ($40,400) |
| Standard Equipment | (Eddie Bauer) power windows and door locks, Ford Mach stereo system with AM/FM/cassette and six-disc CD changer, electronic auto dimming rearview mirror, HomeLink, cruise control, power adjustable pedals; electronic temperature control, rear heater/air conditioner, P265/70R17 tires on 17-inch chromed steel wheels, illuminated running boards, overhead console with driver information center, power heated mirrors with outside turn signal indicators, power flip-out rear quarter glass, 5.4-liter V8, rear wiper/washer/defroster, keyless entry pad, remote keyless entry with two key fobs, power seats, memory for seats, mirrors and pedals, Class IV towing receiver |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | 3.55 ratio limited-slip rear axle (no charge); Reverse Sensing System ($200); second-row captain's chairs ($795); side airbags ($395); rear-seat entertainment system ($1345) |
| Destination Charge | 715 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 43850 |
| Layout | four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 260 @ 4500 |
| Torque | 350 @ 2500 |
| Fuel Economy | 12/16 |
| 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 | 6 |
| 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 | 7300 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | live axle |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 5468 |
| Stock Tires | P265/70R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 26.0 |
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