2000 Ford Expedition Review Summary & Specs
XLT Utility
Strength, refinement and road manners.
Summary & Specs
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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.
Specs
| 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 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
215-hp 4.6-liter sohc V8; 260-hp 5.4-liter sohc V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
4-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual front airbags, ABS standard; side-impact airbags optional |
| Safety Equipment (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 |
$29,750 |
Specs as Tested
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Destination Charge |
665 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$36,825 |
| 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 |
P255/70R16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
26.0 |