Ford Facts:
Did you know that the Ford Expedition first appeared on the market in 1996, when many consumers considered bigger to be better? Even today, as the industry moves towards smaller, more eco-friendly cars, the Expedition remains a major player in Ford’s lineup with consistent sales establishing Ford as one of the best car brands in America.
EARLY HISTORY: The Expedition is a full-size SUV that began production in 1996 at Ford’s Wayne, Michigan, Assembly Plant. Ford introduced the Expedition as a replacement for the Ford Bronco and was originally supposed to find its place size-wise between the smaller Ford Explorer and larger Ford Excursion. As of the 2005 model year though, it is Ford’s largest SUV.
RECENT HISTORY: Since its introduction in 1996, the Expedition has seen a lot of changes both in its trim levels and its powertrains. Now in its third generation, the full-size SUV offers two body style types—regular and extended-wheelbase EL—and three different trim levels—base XLT, upscale Limited, and high-end King Ranch. It also now offers Ford’s EcoBoost technology as a powertrain option.
FORD EXPEDITION AWARDS: Since its introduction in 1996, the Ford Expedition has won a multitude of awards including the 2010 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award for the large SUV category and a 2012 J.D. Power award, which gave the 2012 Expedition a perfect score in overall quality and performance.
The 2017 Expedition was the first Ford vehicle to utilize an upgraded version of the 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 that features more torque.
The 2017 Ford Expedition is powered by a 3.5-liter twin-turbo V-6 with 365 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque paired to a six-speed automatic transmission. EPA fuel economy ratings for the regular length Expedition are 15/21 mpg city/highway for rear-drive models and 15/20 mpg with four-wheel drive. Long-wheelbase models are rated at 15/20 mpg for rear-drive models or 15/19 mpg with four-wheel drive.
When properly equipped, the 2017 Expedition can tow up to 9,200 pounds on all but the four-wheel-drive-equipped Expedition L model, which tops out at 9,100 pounds. Cargo space in the standard-wheelbase model is 18.6 cubic feet behind the third row, 55 cubic feet behind the second row, and 108.3 cubic feet behind the front seats. The long-wheelbase Expedition EL have 42.6 cubic feet behind the third row, 85.5 cubic feet behind the second row, and 130.8 cubic feet behind the front seats.
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