Summary & Specs
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By any measure, the Expedition sets new standards for the large sport-utility market. Its blend of strength,
refinement, comfort, good road manners and exceptional finish quality is not matched by the Suburban, at least for
now. The shorter length of the Expedition is an admission ticket to a larger number of garages.
In our view, the lure of the biggest Ford is its versatility. The Expedition will haul almost anything one
might put in a pickup truck, assuming the owner is willing to soil the plush carpet. It will carry a large family
in limousine-like splendor, pull a trailer or explore places beyond pavement's end. For the price, you can't ask for more than that.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor |
Ray Thursby |
| Model Lineup |
|
| Engines (standard) |
5.4-liter sohc V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
215-hp 4.6-liter sohc V-8 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
|
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
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 |
$28,625 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Ford Expedition XLT 4x4 |
| Standard Equipment |
(XLT) ABS, air conditioning, passive anti-theft system, power windows, mirrors and door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/cassette stereo, speed control, premium audio system with 6-disc CD changer, chrome mirror housings |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
5.4-liter engine, all-terrain tires, limited-slip differential, skid plate package, trailer towing package, rear seat heating and air conditioning, 17-inch alloy wheels, load-leveling suspension, third row seat, California emissions |
| Destination Charge |
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| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
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| Price as Tested |
$37,170 |
| Horse Power |
230 @ 4250 |
| Torque |
325 @ 3000 |
| Fuel Economy |
13/17 |
| Wheelbase |
119.0 |
| Length/Width/Height |
39.8/61.5/40.9 |
| 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 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
Live axle |
| Rear Suspension |
Live axle (4x4) |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
4850 |
| Stock Tires |
P225/70R-16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc |
| Fuel Capacity |
26.0 |