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2007 ford expedition review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Thoroughly revised for 2007. introductionwhen it comes time to fill up the tank, it's not easy to justify a full-size sport utility. But ford also reminds us that fuel prices have simply chased away the people who really shouldn't have been driving a full-size sport-utility in the first place. the expedition is meant for utility, not profiling. It carries people, hauls gear, tows boats, and pulls campers. To start with, ford's research shows that 92 percent of the expedition owners use their big suv for vacations. Some 60 percent use it to transport outdoor sports gear, while 40 percent of expedition owners use the vehicle's towing capacity. Some 84 percent routinely carry more than three passengers behind the front row of seats. moreover, ford notes that the place of the sport-utility in american life isn't going to disappear. Sales of personal watercraft have increased 9. 2 percent since 2005, while there will be some 6. 3 million households with tow-able recreational campers by 2010. Finally, three-generation families are becoming a substantial part of the vacation picture, so plenty of passenger seats are a necessity, not just a convenience. with this in mind, the expedition has been thoroughly revised for 2007 to make it a platform for family-friendly adventures. Every aspect of its utility has been improved: towing capacity, passenger comfort and even driving enjoyment. Meanwhile, a new, extended-wheelbase expedition el adds more cargo-carrying capacity, especially noticeable when trying to load groceries or gear behind the third-row seats. ford has made the expedition even more family-friendly by substantially reducing its price. Ford tells us that expedition models across the range have been reduced in price by an average of $4300. Just as important, a new warranty extends bumper-to-bumper protection to three years/36,000 miles, while the powertain is covered for five years/60,000 miles. In addition, the warranty is fully transferable to subsequent owners. lineupthe 2007 ford expedition comes in two different sizes, the standard model with a 119-inch wheelbase, and the new expedition el with its 131-inch wheelbase. Every expedition is powered by a single-overhead-cam 5. 4-liter v-8 that is rated at 300 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque. A new, six-speed automatic transmission is standard equipment. A class iii trailer hitch is standard. safety equipment includes front-seat frontal and side-impact air bags, three-row head-protection curtain air bags, anti-lock braking (abs), and electronic stability control with anti-rollover technology. three trim levels are available: the entry-level xlt, the outdoor-styled eddie bauer, and luxurious limited. the xlt 29,995) and 4wd xlt 32,895) offer full-size utility at an affordable price. The monochromatic interior features cloth upholstery with front captain's chairs (driver's seat is six-way power adjustable), a 40/20/40 split-bench seat in the second row, and a rear cargo bin. A tilt steering wheel, air conditioning and an am/fm stereo tuner with single-disk cd changer are also part of the package. Exterior standard equipment features 265/70r-17 tires, running boards, roof rails, fog lights, power-adjustable outside mirrors, and a rear liftgate with flip-up glass and a rear defroster/wiper/washer system. the xlt el 34,445) and xlt el 4wd 37,345) are similarly equipped as the standard wheelbase versions. the option list for the xlt models includes second-row captain's chairs, a manual- or power-folding, third-row bench seat, rear load-leveling air suspension, and a heavy-duty towing package. Options include a navigation system, a premium am/fm stereo with six-disc cd changer, sirius satellite radio, and a rear-seat dvd entertainment system. the eddie bauer 36,395) and eddie bauer 4wd 39,295) are trimmed as outdoor adventure vehicles and are distinguished by a longer list of convenience features as standard equipment, notably the expedition's unique third-row seat which folds flat into the cargo floor. Other standard features for the eddie bauer model include leather upholstery with front captain's chairs (driver's seat is 10-way power adjustable), the third-row seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, an am/fm stereo tuner with 6cd changer, and protective cladding for the lower body panels. the eddie bauer el 39,045) and eddie bauer el 4wd 41,945) are similarly equipped as the standard wheelbase versions. options for the eddie bauer models include a lengthy list of practical features including a power-folding, third-row bench seat, rear load-leveling air suspension, a heavy-duty towing package, and second-row captain's chairs. Convenience features include a navigation system, sirius satellite radio, and a rear-seat dvd entertainment system. the limited 37,845) and limited 4wd 40,745) are meant to deliver car-like, highway-friendly sophistication in a sport-utility package. The list of standard equipment resembles that of the eddie bauer model, but the style statement is far grander and the list of convenience features includes elaborate luxury items. Leather upholstery is standard, as are front captain's chairs (driver's seat is 10-way adjustable) with a heating/cooling feature. The power-folding rear bench seat is standard. Exterior upgrades include 255/70r18 tires with chrome-finish wheels, power-adjustable and folding mirrors. the limited el 40,495) and limited el 4wd 43,395) are similarly equipped as the standard wheelbase versions. the option list for the eddie bauer and eddie bauer el includes a lengthy list of practical features including a power-folding, third-row bench seat, an electronically powered liftgate, rear load-leveling air suspension, a heavy-duty towing package, and second-row captain's chairs. Convenien. walkaroundthe ford expedition is a truck and, unlike so many other full-size sport-utilities, it doesn't pretend to be anything else. This is a good identity to have, because ford trucks continue to have an outstanding reputation for utility, reliability and durability, perhaps a byproduct of the extraordinarily rigorous testing they undergo at ford's brutal truck proving ground in arizona. both the long and regular-length versions of the expedition are based on the tough, durable components of the ford f-150 pickup. However, the expedition features independent rear suspension, chassis technology that improves driving precision, ride comfort, and even passenger packaging. in the past, the expedition hasn't been able to establish much of a visual identity, as ford tried to make the first-generation expedition look like a car and then went to the other extreme with a notably clumsy interpretation of the heavy-duty tractor-trailer look in the second-generation version. this new third-generation expedition features a three-bar grille, large jewel-like headlights, and a domed hood that combine to deliver a look that's both distinctive and respectable. Moreover, there are five different wheel designs, including new 20-inchers with a chrome finish. The expedition doesn't have the style of gm's sport-utilities, but at least it avoids the science-fiction look of the nissan armada and toyota sequoia. the overall dimensions of the standard expedition are much the same as before, while the new expedition el stretches the standard vehicle's wheelbase by a foot to 131 inches. Overall, the el measures 14. 8 inches longer than the standard expedition, and that adds 24 cubic feet of cargo volume, an increase to 130. 8 cubic feet behind the front seats from 108. 3 cubic feet. both the standard expedition and the expedition el are great big vehicles, measuring more than seventeen feet from nose to tail. As a result, they're not at their best while maneuvering closer to the dry cleaners at a suburban mini-mall. The expedition has a turning circle of nearly 41 feet, while the el requires 44 feet. They're also heavy, as even the base 2wd expedition weighs 5578 pounds, while the base 2wd el tips the scales at 5825 pounds. The addition of 4wd adds another 235 pounds to the bottom line. to be frank, the expedition is the kind of vehicle that comes with running boards as standard equipment, and we're glad it does. interiorthe 2007 expedition has a brand-new interior look. The acres of cheap plastic seen in the previous models, so reminiscent of a rental car, have been replaced by a richer blend of finishes, textures and color. In fact, the overall effect of the fully optioned 2007 expedition limited is the best representation of modern american-style luxury within ford's overall vehicle lineup. Wood, chrome and leather make the expedition an inviting place to spend a day on the road. this new appreciation for. Climate Control✔ AM/FM✔ CD Changer✔ Air Conditioning✔ Navigation System✔ DVD Entertainment System
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