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The 2008 Ford Expedition full-size Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) is available in XLT (MSRP $30,620 - $33,520), Eddie Bauer (MSRP $35,865 - $38,765), Limited (MSRP $38,025 - $40,925), and King Ranch (MSRP $39,965 - $42,865) trim levels. The Ford Expedition was introduced in 1997 and is currently in its third generation. It slots between the smaller Ford Explorer, and the now discontinued and larger Ford Excursion.1 All Expeditions are assembled in Wayne, Michigan.
Ford Expedition fullsize Sport Utility Vehicle competes with the Acura MDX, Audi Q7, BMW X5, Cadillac Escalade, Chevrolet Tahoe, Chrysler Aspen, GMC Acadia, HUMMER H3, Infiniti QX56, Lincoln Navigator, Nissan Armada, and Toyota Sequoia. All trim levels are equipped with a 300-horsepower, 5.4-liter V8 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Buyers may choose from a rear-wheel drive (RWD) or 4-wheel drive (4WD) system for each of the trim levels.
The 2008 Ford Expedition has a four-wheel independent suspension, front and rear stabilizer bars, a double wishbone front suspension, and a multi-link rear suspension.
The full-size SUV is equipped with 17 x 8.0 inch alloy wheels, all season tires, a full-size non-matching spare tire, a steel spare wheel, and an underbody-mounted spare tire. This model is equipped with variable intermittent wipers, a privacy glass, a roof rack, a rear defogger, and an intermittent rear wiper. It also has a chrome grille, skid plates, a manual flip-up liftgate window, a rear liftgate door, and step running boards.
The 2008 Ford Expedition full-size SUV instrumentation features are a tachometer, a clock, low fuel level warning, a trailer hitch, and trailer wiring.
Seats and trim features on the 2008 Ford Expedition fullsize SUV include captains chairs front seats, a 5-person total seating capacity, a 6-way power driver seat, and cloth upholstery. It has a driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support, a height-adjustable driver seat. In the rear, the Ford Expedition has a split-folding rear seatback, a 40-20-40 split bench rear seat, reclining rear seats, and rear ventilation ducts.
The 2008 Ford Expedition basic convenience features include speed-proportional power steering, cruise control, cruise controls on steering wheel, and a tilt-adjustable steering wheel. It has front and rear door pockets, front, rear and third row cupholders, a front seatback storage, a front console with storage, and an overhead console with storage. This model is also equipped with power outlets (12-volts front, rear and cargo area), and retained accessory power.
The full-size SUV power and comfort features are digital keypad power door locks, power windows and mirrors, 1 one-touch power window, and heated mirrors. It also has front and rear reading lights, an electrochromatic inside rearview mirror, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. This model is also equipped with a cargo area light, dual illuminating vanity mirrors, and front and rear floor mats.
2008 Ford Expedition fullsize SUV entertainment and telematics features are a 160 watts stereo output, an AM/FM in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo, 6 total speakers, and an element antenna. It also has an adjustable, speed-sensitive volume control, rear volume controls, a radio data system, and an auxiliary MP3 audio input.
Ford Expedition fullsize SUV safety and security features include a 4-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), front and rear ventilated disc brakes, traction control, an emergency braking assist, dual front side-mounted airbags, stability control, and passenger airbag occupant-sensing deactivation. It is also equipped with front, rear and third row head airbags, rear door child safety locks, front seatbelt pretensioners, a rear center 3-point belt, child seat anchors, 3 rear headrests, 2 front headrests, and dusk-sensing headlamps. The 2008 Ford Expedition has an engine immobilizer, auto delay off headlamps, tire pressure monitoring, multi-adjustable headrests, front fog/driving lights, electronic brake-force distribution, and height-adjustable headrests.
Alternative/additional features on the Eddie Bauer and higher trim levels include a trip computer, an external temperature display, a compass, polished wheel alloys, and all terrain tires. These also have an 8-person total seating capacity, a 10-way power driver seat, leather upholstery, a 6-way power passenger seat, power folding split-bench third row seats, and 40-60 split bench third row seats. These trim levels are equipped with audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, dual zone front climate control with rear air, alloy trim on center console, and memorized settings for 2 drivers (includes settings for driver seat and exterior mirrors). More features on the Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer trim levels include 6-disc CD player, 340 watts stereo output, 7 total speakers, 1 subwoofer, 3 third row headrests, and turn signal mirrors.
Alternative/additional features on the Limited and King Ranch trim levels include 18 x 8.5 inch chrome alloy wheels, power-opening rear quarter windows, premium leather upholstery, and a 10-way power passenger seat. These also have multi-level heating driver and passenger seats, passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support, and a height-adjustable passenger seat. More features on the Ford Expedition Limited and King Ranch trim levels include height-adjustable pedals, a universal remote transmitter, power retractable mirrors, leather and wood steering wheel, and rear parking sensors.
Alternative/additional features available only on the King Ranch trim levels include a simulated wood trim on shift knob and dash, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather and simulated wood trim on center console, and leather and simulated wood trim on doors.
A safety and crash test report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that both the:
2008 Ford Expedition 4-door full-size SUV with Side Airbags received five stars out of five in frontal crash tests; five stars out of five in side crash tests; and three stars out of five (2-wheel) and four stars out of five (4-wheel) in rollover tests.
2008 Ford Expedition Extended 4-door with Side Airbags received five stars out of five in frontal crash tests; five stars out of five in side crash tests; and three stars out of five (2-wheel) and four stars out of five (4-wheel) in rollover tests.
A reliability history report from ConsumerReports.org showed how the Ford Expedition full-size SUV held up mechanically. The Ford Expedition following ratings for the year 2007 (major design year was 2007):
Excellent ratings for engine, transmission, fuel, electrical, climate and audio system, suspension, brakes, exhaust, and paint and trim; very good ratings for drive system, body hardware, and power equipment; and good rating for squeaks and rattles.
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Sitting atop Ford's SUV heap is the Expedition EL, a stretched-out version of the Expedition that would have been wonderful 10 years ago. Ford has made major leaps forward in its interiors, and the new Expedition EL shows why. It has vastly improved materials and construction compared to the SUV it replaces, the awful Excursion.
•2003 Ford Expedition Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
Struggling to keep up with its recently redesigned competitors like the Toyota Sequoia and Chevy Tahoe, Ford knew its full-size SUV had to see major changes to compete in a tightly packed arena. It's less-than-spectacular engine, clumsy handling and cheap looking interior all became handicaps while the rest of the SUV world made giant leaps in refinement.
•2007 Ford Expedition Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
Ford reworks the full-size SUV for 2007 with two new versions -- the standard-length Expedition and a stretched EL ("extended length") edition.
•2006 Ford Expedition Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
Ford's full-size SUV wagon applies muscle from a 5.4-liter Triton V8 pumping 300 hp plus huge torque to raise the tow capacity to 8900 pounds.
•2005 Ford Expedition Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
Ford's full-size sport-utility wagon gains muscle in 2005 due to a 5.4-liter Triton V8 engine off the F-150 pickup. It produces 300-hp plus huge torque ratings to raise the towing capacity as high as 8,900 pounds with an optional payload towing package.
•2004 Ford Expedition Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
Ford's full-size sport utility vehicle for 2004 appears in trims of XLS, XLT, new XLT Sport, the off-road NBX series and deluxe Eddie Bauer.
•2003 Ford Expedition Full-Size SUV
Ford's full-size sport-utility wagon appears in a new design for 2003.
•2003 Ford Expedition Full-Size Sport Utility Vehicle
The redesigned Expedition of 2003 looks similar to its predecessor and also extends to XLT and deluxe Eddie Bauer trim variations, while the 4.6-liter and 5.4-liter V8 powertrains carry forward. However, beneath the boxy four-door wagon format this new Expedition amounts to an entirely different animal.
