Summary & Specs
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On or off the highway, the Ford Expedition raises the stakes in its
two-player segment. It is subjectively more comfortable and refined than
its GM rivals, easier to maneuver, and has up-to-date styling inside and
out. Ford has done its homework well, using rugged truck hardware where
necessary, but overlaying the heavy-duty pieces with a veneer of civility
that makes the big wagon more than acceptable for all-around use.
If you regularly carry a full load of passengers, pull a large trailer,
or need a large vehicle to truck your family and its toys off on a camping
vacation, the Expedition establishes new standards for its class.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor |
Ray Thursby |
| Model Lineup |
|
| Engines (standard) |
4.6-liter sohc V8 |
| Engines (optional) |
230-hp 5.4-liter sohc V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) |
|
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
ABS, dual airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
|
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Wayne, MI |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-392-3673 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.ford.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$27,910 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Eddie Bauer 4x4 |
| Standard Equipment |
(Eddie Bauer) Air conditioning, AM/FM/cassette audio, power windows, power mirrors, power locks, keyless remote entry, leather upholstery, power captain's chairs, lighted running boards, automatic load-leveling, passive anti-theft system, power rear quarter windows, aluminum alloy wheels, auto-on headlamps, rear power outlet, rear headphone jacks |
| Destination Charge |
|
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
High-capacity front/rear a/c, third row seat, CD changer, trailering package |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
|
| Layout |
|
| Price as Tested |
$38,975 |
| Horse Power |
215 @ 4400 |
| Torque |
290 @ 3250 |
| Fuel Economy |
14/20 |
| 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 |
91.1 |
| Payload |
|
| Towing Capacity |
6100 |
| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Live axle |
| Ground Clearance |
|
| Curb Weight |
4850 |
| Stock Tires |
P225/70R-16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc |
| Fuel Capacity |
26.0 |