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| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Production | 1997–present |
| Assembly | Wayne, Michigan |
| Predecessor | Ford Bronco (standard) Ford Excursion (Expedition EL/Max) |
| Class | Full-size SUV |
| Body style(s) | 4-door SUV |
| Layout | Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive |
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| Production | 1997–2002 |
| Platform | Ford U platform |
| Engine(s) | 4. The automotive industry is the industry involved in the design development manufacture marketing and sale of Motor vehicles In 2007 more than 73 million motor vehicles Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following Wayne is a city in Wayne County in the US state of Michigan, southwest of Detroit. The Ford Bronco was a Sport-utility vehicle produced from 1966 through 1996 with five distinct generations The Ford Excursion is a Full-size Sport utility vehicle that was produced by the Ford Motor Company between model years 2000 and 2005 (2006 in Car classification is subjective since many vehicles fall into multiple categories or do not fit well into any A full-size car is a Marketing term used in North America for an Automobile larger than a Mid-size car. A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis Cars can come in a large variety of different body styles. Some are still in production while others are of historical interest only A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis In Automotive design layout specifies where on the car the Engine and Drive wheels are found A front-mounted engine describes the placement of an Automobile engine in front of the vehicle passenger compartment Four-wheel drive, 4WD, or 4x4 ("four by four" is a four-wheeled Vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four Wheels to An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of The Ford U platform is Ford Motor Company 's full-size SUV Automobile platform. 6 L Modular V8 5. The Modular engine is Ford Motor Company 's current high volume Overhead camshaft (OHC V8 and V10 gasoline engine family A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 4 L Triton V8 |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 1997-98: 119. The Modular engine is Ford Motor Company 's current high volume Overhead camshaft (OHC V8 and V10 gasoline engine family A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other An automatic transmission (commonly "AT" or "Auto" is an Automobile Gearbox that can change Gear ratios automatically as the vehicle In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 0 in (3023 mm) 1999-2002: 119. 1 in (3025 mm) |
| Length | 204. 6 in (5197 mm) |
| Width | 78. 6 in (1996 mm) |
| Height | 1997-98 4WD: 76. 4 in (1941 mm) 1997-98 2WD: 74. 9 in (1902 mm) 1999-2000 4WD: 78. 4 in (1991 mm) 1999-2000 2WD: 76. 5 in (1943 mm) 2001-02 4WD: 76. 6 in (1946 mm) 2001-02 2WD: 74. 3 in (1887 mm) |
| Fuel capacity | 26 US gal (98 L/22 imp gal) 30 US gal (114 L/25 imp gal) (optional) |
| Related | Ford F-150 Lincoln Blackwood Lincoln Navigator |
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| Production | 2003–2006 |
| Platform | Ford U platform |
| Engine(s) | 4. For the 1999-present F-250 and higher models see Ford Super Duty. The Blackwood was a luxury Pickup truck from the Lincoln division of American automaker Ford Motor Company. The Lincoln Navigator is a Full-size luxury SUV produced by Ford Motor Company for its luxury division Lincoln. An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of The Ford U platform is Ford Motor Company 's full-size SUV Automobile platform. 6 L Modular V8 5. The Modular engine is Ford Motor Company 's current high volume Overhead camshaft (OHC V8 and V10 gasoline engine family A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 4 L Triton V8 |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | 119. The Modular engine is Ford Motor Company 's current high volume Overhead camshaft (OHC V8 and V10 gasoline engine family A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 0 in (3023 mm) |
| Length | 205. 8 in (5227 mm) |
| Width | 78. 7 in (1999 mm) |
| Height | 2005-06 4WD: 76. 6 in (1946 mm) 2005-06 2WD: 76. 7 in (1948 mm) 2003-04: 77. 6 in (1971 mm) |
| Fuel capacity | 28 US gal (106 L/23 imp gal) |
| Related | Ford F-150 Lincoln Navigator |
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| Also called | Ford Expedition EL Ford Expedition Max |
| Production | 2007–present |
| Platform | Ford T1 platform |
| Engine(s) | 5. For the 1999-present F-250 and higher models see Ford Super Duty. The Lincoln Navigator is a Full-size luxury SUV produced by Ford Motor Company for its luxury division Lincoln. An automobile platform is a shared set of common design engineering and production efforts as well as major components over a number of outwardly distinct models and even types of The Ford T platform is Ford Motor Company 's large SUV Automobile platform. 4 L Triton V8 |
| Transmission(s) | 6-speed automatic |
| Wheelbase | SWB: 119. The Modular engine is Ford Motor Company 's current high volume Overhead camshaft (OHC V8 and V10 gasoline engine family A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other In both road and rail Vehicles the wheelbase is the distance between the centers of the front and rear wheels 0 in (3023 mm) EL/Max: 131. 0 in (3327 mm) |
| Length | SWB: 206. 5 in (5245 mm) EL/Max: 221. 3 in (5621 mm) |
| Width | 78. 8 in (2002 mm) |
| Height | SWB: 77. 2 in (1961 mm) EL/Max: 77. 7 in (1974 mm) |
| Fuel capacity | SWB: 28 US gal (106 L/23 imp gal) EL/Max: 33 US gal (125 L/27 imp gal) |
| Related | Ford F-150 Lincoln Mark LT Lincoln Navigator |
The Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV built by the Ford Motor Company. For the 1999-present F-250 and higher models see Ford Super Duty. The Mark LT was a luxury Pickup truck that was manufactured by the Lincoln division of American automaker Ford Motor Company. The Lincoln Navigator is a Full-size luxury SUV produced by Ford Motor Company for its luxury division Lincoln. A full-size car is a Marketing term used in North America for an Automobile larger than a Mid-size car. A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following Introduced in 1997 it slots between the smaller Ford Explorer, and the now discontinued and larger Ford Excursion. See also Ford Explorer Sport Trac for the spinoff pickup truck SUV Crossover version The Ford Explorer is a mid-size Sport utility vehicle The Ford Excursion is a Full-size Sport utility vehicle that was produced by the Ford Motor Company between model years 2000 and 2005 (2006 in The Expedition offers up to nine passenger seating (in XLT trim with front bench seat option) and a range of V8 engines. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other It is similar to the Lincoln Navigator, especially for the 2004 model with the introduction of the Limited trim line. The Lincoln Navigator is a Full-size luxury SUV produced by Ford Motor Company for its luxury division Lincoln. 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. Wayne is a city in Wayne County in the US state of Michigan, southwest of Detroit. This SUV (especially the larger EL/Max model for 2007) is once again Ford's flagship SUV. The Ford Expedition is a Full-size SUV built by the Ford Motor Company. A flagship vehicle is the most prestigious vehicle in the line-up of an auto marque A sport utility vehicle ( SUV) is a generic marketing description for a rugged automotive vehicle similar to a Station wagon but built on a light-truck chassis
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1997-2002
The Expedition replaced the full-size Ford Bronco. The Ford Bronco was a Sport-utility vehicle produced from 1966 through 1996 with five distinct generations Seating capacity ranged up to eight passengers with the third-row rear seat option, and the Expedition could tow 8,000 lb (3,600 kg) when properly equipped. Ford made changes for the 1999 Expedition that were both mechanical and cosmetic. Both the 4. 6L and 5. 4L engines got more power without lowering the mpg. It also got a new grille, front fascia, and bumper with incorporated fog lamps in the lower valence.
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 Modular engine is Ford Motor Company 's current high volume Overhead camshaft (OHC V8 and V10 gasoline engine family The Modular engine is Ford Motor Company 's current high volume Overhead camshaft (OHC V8 and V10 gasoline engine family The Modular engine is Ford Motor Company 's current high volume Overhead camshaft (OHC V8 and V10 gasoline engine family The Modular engine is Ford Motor Company 's current high volume Overhead camshaft (OHC V8 and V10 gasoline engine family The Ford U platform is Ford Motor Company 's full-size SUV Automobile platform. The rear axle and suspension was changed to an independent suspension configuration giving 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. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other 4 L V8 was updated with 24-valve technology. In Automotive engineering, an engine is referred to as multi-valve (or multivalve) when each cylinder has more than two valves.
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 Modular engine is Ford Motor Company 's current high volume Overhead camshaft (OHC V8 and V10 gasoline engine family The Modular engine is Ford Motor Company 's current high volume Overhead camshaft (OHC V8 and V10 gasoline engine family The Modular engine is Ford Motor Company 's current high volume Overhead camshaft (OHC V8 and V10 gasoline engine family The Ford T platform is Ford Motor Company 's large SUV Automobile 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 (220 kW) and 365 lbf·ft (495 N·m) of torque, which when properly equipped can tow up to 9,100 lb (4,130 kg). The internal combustion engine is an engine in which the Combustion of Fuel and an Oxidizer (typically air occurs in a confined space called a In addition, a 4. 6 L V8 gas-electric hybrid, rated the same for both power and torque as the 5. A hybrid vehicle is a vehicle that uses two or more distinct power sources to propel the vehicle 4 L may be available in future years and/or a 4. 4 L V8 diesel engine, based on the Ford Lion V6 engine with estimates of 330 bhp (246 kW) and 515 ft·lbf (700 Nm) of torque respectively. A V8 engine is a V engine with eight cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of four cylinders in most cases set at a right angle to each other A diesel engine is an Internal combustion engine which operates using the Diesel cycle (named after Dr A V6 engine is a V engine with six cylinders mounted on the Crankcase in two banks of three cylinders Newton metre is the unit of moment ( Torque) in the SI system 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 North American International Auto Show (previously called the Detroit Auto Show and often abbreviated NAIAS) is an annual Auto show held in The Los Angeles Auto Show is an annual Auto show that takes place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. The New York International Auto Show is an annual Auto show held in late March or early April Texas ( is a state geographically located in the South Central United States and is also known as the Lone Star State. 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 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition that aired May 7, 2006. Jamaica is a neighborhood in the borough of Queens in New York City. New York ( is a state in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern regions of the United States and is the nation's third most populous The American Broadcasting Company ( ABC) is an American Television network. Extreme Makeover Home Edition, sometimes shortened EMHE, is an Emmy Award -winning Reality television series providing Home renovations Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar.
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 Ford Excursion is a Full-size Sport utility vehicle that was produced by the Ford Motor Company between model years 2000 and 2005 (2006 in The Chevrolet Suburban is a large Sport utility vehicle from Chevrolet. The extended-length version is known as the Expedition Max in Canada and Mexico, because of confusion with the Canada-sold Acura EL. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page In 1996 the Acura EL was born as a compact Entry-level luxury car developed by Honda as an entry-level vehicle (the EL in the car name and sold 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 that's only available to police and fire departments around the country. The Chevrolet Suburban is a large Sport utility vehicle from Chevrolet. Ford calls it the Expedition Special Service Vehicle. The Expedition Special Service Vehicle features a more powerful engine, and sturdier brakes, shocks, and suspension system compared to the model sold to civilians, as well offers emergency equipment, including lightbars and sirens. Emergency vehicle lighting refers to any of several visual warning devices which may be known as light bars or beacons fitted to a vehicle and used when the driver wishes to convey to A siren is a loud noise maker The original version would yield sounds under water suggesting a link with the Sirens of Greek mythology
Funkmaster Flex edition
A special edition with Funkmaster Flex trim and logs including unique paint has been offered since 2007. This model is based on the Limited regular length Expedition.