Ford Expedition – A Car For Everyday Adventure

The Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV introduced in 1996 by the American automotive manufacturer Ford. The Expedition was produced in a five-door configuration and had been sharing the same platform with the Ford F-150.

First Generation

The first-generation Expedition was unveiled and succeed the Ford Bronco with exterior features which included a front fascia, rounded horizontal headlights, a chrome-colored mesh grill, and a chromed bumper.

The Expedition came in a two-row five-seat layout and an optional third-row eight-seat layout with cloth upholstery as standard. The first row seats have captain’s chair seating, the second row has a bench seat with captain’s chair seating, and the optional third-row seat includes a bench. Standard and optional features include a power moon roof, dual-zone climate control, heated side-view mirrors, and Ford’s Mach audio sound system with rear subwoofer.

This Expedition was fitted with a standard 4.6-liter V-8 petrol engine with a 4-speed automatic transmission and an optional 5.4-liter V-8 petrol engine which came with an automatic full-time four-wheel-drive drivetrain.

Second Generation

The second-generation Expedition was revealed in 2002 which featured a four-wheel independent long-travel suspension system and came with a redesigned mesh-grille with chrome borderline and Ford’s blue-oval badge at the center. The cabin comes with cloth seats as standard or wood-grain and leather seats for higher trims. The three-row seating is now standard with an optional Power-assisted PowerFold fold-flat setting. The cabin is versatile and has also received better insulation making it much quieter.

Other features include a CD-ROM-based navigation system, DVD-based rear entertainment system, a premium six-disc changer audiophile sound system with a rear subwoofer, power-adjustable accelerator and brake pedals, power moon roof, rear park assist/backup sensors, and second-row captain’s chair luxury seating.

This Expedition was powered by a 4.6-liter V8 petrol engine producing 232 hp and the optional 5.4-liter V8 petrol engine producing 260 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque.

Third Generation

The third generation Expedition was released in 2007 introducing a new long-wheelbase Expedition EL as an extended-length version of the regular. The front end features Ford’s three “hollow-bar” grille, multifaceted headlamps, side-view mirrors with LED indicators, and redesigned tail lamps. In 2015, the Expedition was modified adding a new three-bar grille with step-stacked bars, thinner headlamps, lower chrome bar, front bumper with a large lower air intake, and LED fog lamps.

The interior comes in an eight-seat 2-3-3 layout with two captain seats on the second row with a passage-through in between the rear three-seat bench. The cargo size measures 526 liters and can be extended to 3066 liters with the second and third-row folded flat.

The Expedition is equipped with 5.4-liter Triton V8 petrol engine with 300 hp paired to a 6-speed automatic gearbox and a front- or all-wheel-drivetrain. In 2015, the introduction of a new twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 petrol engine with 365 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque was the only available engine.

Present

The fourth edition was launched in 2017 with available trims: XLT, Limited, and Platinum in long-wheelbase body style. This Expedition comes with eight seats or with a seven-seat option with lots of space and storage spaces for both front and second-row seats. Standard features include a SYNC infotainment system with a 4.2-inch screen, Bluetooth, four USB ports, a nine-speaker stereo, satellite radio, push-button start, rear parking sensors, and a Ford MyKey safety system. Optional features come with a 12-speaker premium sound system, a Wi-Fi hot spot, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated front and rear seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, front parking sensors, proximity keyless entry, and remote start.

The Expedition is powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 petrol engine with 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque paired to a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Generally,

The Ford Expedition is a large SUV with exceptional durability, reliability, practicality, and performance. It is one of the best in the class offering spacious seating and plenty of cargo room. So, what are you waiting for? Check the Ford Expedition stocklist to see what's on sale.