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The 'Ford Expedition' is a full-size SUV built by the Ford Motor Company. Introduced in 1997 it slots between the smaller Ford Explorer, and the now discontinued and larger Ford Excursion. The Expedition offers up to nine passenger seating and a range of V8 engines. It is similar to the Lincoln Navigator, especially for the 2004 model with the introduction of the ''Limited'' trim line. One million Expeditions have sold since 2004, reflecting high consumer demand for its family-friendly interior, cargo space, and high towing capacity. A specially modified ''Special Service Vehicle'' version is also available from Ford for law enforcement and fire departments. All Expeditions are built in Wayne, Michigan. This SUV (especially the larger EL/Max model for 2007) is once again Ford's flagship SUV.

Contents

1997-2002

2003-2006

2007

Expedition EL

Expedition Special Service Vehicle

Trivia

External links

1997-2002

The Expedition was designed to compete with both the larger Chevrolet Suburban, and the smaller Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon, as well as the Toyota Land Cruiser. It replaced the full-size Ford Bronco. Seating capacity ranged up to nine passengers with the third-row rear seat option, and the Expedition could tow 8,000 lb (3,600 kg). The Expedition was refreshed in 1999 with more power and updated trim.
Engines:

★ 4.6 L V8, 215 hp (160 kW) 1997-1998

★ 4.6 L V8, 240 hp (179 kW) 1999-2002

★ 5.4 L V8, 230 hp (172 kW) 1997-1998

★ 5.4 L V8, 260 hp (194 kW) 1999-2002

2003-2006

The 2003 Expedition shared the Ford U platform for 8,300 lb (3,800 kg) towing. The rear axle and suspension was changed to an independent suspension configuration giving and a more refined ride. Popular new features included power folding third-row seats and turn-signal mirror lights.
The base 4.6 L V8 engine was dropped in 2005 as the 5.4 L V8 was updated with 24-valve technology.
''AdvanceTrac®'' with ''Roll Stability Control™'' is optional for 2005.
The Expedition uses the code ''U1'' in the 5th and 6th positions of the VIN.
Engines:

★ 2003-2005 4.6 L V8, 232 hp (173 kW)

★ 2003-2005 5.4 L V8, 260 hp (194 kW)

★ 2005-2006 5.4 L 24-valve V8, 300 hp (223 kW)

2007

For 2007, the Expedition was redesigned, utilizing the new T1 platform. The new platform provides 10% more torsional rigidity than the previous model, and includes the independent rear suspension. As in previous years, the Expedition is powered by the 5.4 L Triton V8 engine, rated at 300 hp and 365 lbf·ft (495 N·m) of torque, which when properly equipped can tow up to 9,100 lb (4,130 kg). In addition, a 4.6 L V8 gas-electric hybrid, rated the same for both power and torque as the 5.4 L may be available in future years and/or a 4.4 L V8 diesel engine, based off the Ford Lion V6 engine with estimates of 330 bhp and 515 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque respectively. The 2007 Expedition was unveiled at the Houston Auto Show rather than at Detroit, Los Angeles, or New York where most new models are, as 20% of all Expedition sales are in Texas. The third generation Expedition went on sale in August 2006. The first 2007 Expedition to roll off a Ford assembly line was donated by Ford to the Peter family of Jamaica, Queens, New York as part of an episode of the ABC series '' that aired May 7, 2006.

Expedition EL

For 2007, an extended-wheelbase version of the Expedition called the '''Expedition EL''' (for "extended length") in the United States and the '''Expedition Max''' in Canada and Mexico replaced the discontinued Excursion and is expected to compete more effectively with the Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL. The extended-length version is known as the 'Expedition ''Max''' in Canada and Mexico, because of confusion with the Canada-sold Acura EL. The Expedition EL is about 15.8 in (40 cm) longer than the standard Expedition for a total of approximately 222 in (18.5 feet or 563 cm), and has a 131 in (333 cm) wheelbase, producing 24 ft³ of additional cargo space over the standard 119 in (302 cm) wheelbase model. Just like the standard sized Expedition, the Expedition EL comes in 4 trim lines: the XLT, Eddie Bauer, Limited and the recently added King Ranch series. The Expedition EL can be distinguished by its longer rear-quarter windows and the aft wheel well trim not cutting into the rear passenger doors.

Expedition Special Service Vehicle

To compete with large police SUVs that are sold by other automobile companies, primarily the Chevy Suburban, Ford has made a special trim line for the Expedition thats only available to police and fire departments around the country. Ford calls it the '''Expedition Special Service Vehicle'''. The '''Expedition Special Service Vehicle''' offers a stronger engine than the standard Expedition and emergency options which include light bars and sirens.

Trivia

★ The Canadian version of the Expedition is limited to 8-passenger capacity unlike the American counterpart with 9-passenger seating.

★ In ''The Sopranos'' episode Made in America this is the car that Phil Leotardo is run over by after he was shot.

External links

★ Ford Expedition official websites: U.S.A. | Canada