2001 Ford Expedition Review Summary & Specs
XLT Utility
Roominess and style.
Summary & Specs
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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.
Specs
| 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 |
$29,845 |
Specs as Tested
| 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 |
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| Layout |
four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$43,850 |
| 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 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
7300 |
| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
live axle |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
5468 |
| Stock Tires |
P265/70R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
26.0 |