1999 Ford Expedition Review Summary & Specs
XLT Utility
Minor improvements throughout make it better.
Summary & Specs
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Even though this year's changes are relatively minor, the Expedition enters its third year as the clear leader of its class. Its blend of strength, refinement, comfort, good road manners and exceptional finish quality is not matched by the current Suburban. The shorter length of the Expedition is an admission ticket to a larger number of garages.
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.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor |
Ray Thursby |
| Model Lineup |
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| Engines (standard) |
240-hp 4.6-liter sohc V-8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
5.4-liter sohc V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
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| Safety Equipment (standard) |
Dual airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| 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 |
$29,370 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
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 |
| Destination Charge |
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| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
All-terrain tires ($380) with 17-inch alloy wheels ($185), limited-slip differential ($255), skid plate package ($105), trailer towing package ($390), load-leveling suspension ($815), trailer towing group ($390), skid plate package ($105), power adjustable pedals ($120), 3.73 ratio rear axle, California emissions, and Comfort Convenience Group ($2,560), which 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 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$34,675 |
| Layout |
four-wheel drive |
| 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 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
7500 |
| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| 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 |