Ford Expedition

Ford Expedition
Production period:	since 1996
Class :	SUV
Body versions :	Station wagon
Previous model:	Ford Bronco

The Ford Expedition is a full-size - SUV of the car maker Ford , mainly for the North American market. The vehicle replaced the Ford Bronco in autumn 1996 and was located in the model range between the smaller Ford Explorer and the Ford Excursion . Since production ended in May 2006, the Expedition has been the largest SUV in the Ford range.

In addition to the core market in the United States , Canada and Mexico , the model is also sold in Puerto Rico , American Samoa , the Northern Mariana Islands , the American Virgin Islands , Guam , the Philippines , the Middle East , Central America , the Caribbean , South America (with the exception of Argentina , Brazil and Venezuela ), Asia ( Cambodia , Laos , Mongolia and South Korea ), Africa ( Algeria , Angola , Cape Verde , Egypt , Gabon , Ghana , Libya , Madagascar , Morocco , Nigeria and Senegal ), and parts of Europe ( Armenia , Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan ).

For law enforcement agencies , fire brigades and rescue services , Ford offers a special version of the Expedition, the so-called Expedition Special Service Vehicle (SSV) , with cell phones , flashing lights and sirens .

Expedition (1996-2003)

First generation
Ford Expedition (1996-1998)
Production period:	1996-2002
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Petrol engines : 4.6-5.4 liters (160-194 kW)
Length:	5197 mm
Width:	1996 mm
Height:	1887-1946 mm
Wheelbase :	3023-3025 mm
Empty weight :

After 30 years, Ford stopped production of the three-door Ford Bronco and launched the Expedition, a five-door SUV as a successor, in autumn 1996. This was optionally available with a third row of seats and offered up to 9 seats. Together with its sister model, the Lincoln Navigator , the expedition rolled off the assembly line at the Bronco's production facility in Wayne , Michigan .

At the beginning of 1999 a slight facelift took place, similar to the tenth model generation of the Ford F-series , the car now had a lower grille and a new front bumper with integrated fog lights. In addition, the wheelbase changed from 3023 mm to 3025 mm.

Ford Expedition (1999-2002)

The car had independent suspension on the front axle, a four-speed automatic and speed-dependent power steering. Due to its pulling power of around 3.7 tons, it was used particularly often as a towing vehicle. Two different V8 engines with a displacement of 4.6 liters and 5.4 liters, with an output of 160 kW (215 PS) and 172 kW (230 PS), were available. In 1999 the two engines were revised, they now developed 173 kW (232 PS) and 194 kW (260 PS).

ABS and airbags for the driver and front passenger were standard on the Expedition. From 2000, there were also side airbags for the front passengers at an additional cost, and from 2002 the car was equipped with a seat belt warning device for the driver's seat.

Expedition (2002-2007)

Second generation
Ford Expedition (2002-2007)
Production period:	2002-2007
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Petrol engines : 4.6-5.4 liters (173-223 kW)
Length:	5227 mm
Width:	1999 mm
Height:	1946-1971 mm
Wheelbase :	3023 mm
Empty weight :

The second generation of models appeared at the end of 2002. The most important technical innovation was the rear independent suspension. The Expedition was the first full-size SUV with this design. Steering, braking and electronic systems have been revised. The third row of seats, which was optional in the first generation, was now standard. However, this could now be folded over and sunk into the floor, even electrically for an additional charge.

The engines available were initially identical to those of the first generation. In 2005 they were replaced by a new 5.4-liter V8 engine with three-valve technology and variable camshaft control , which developed 223 kW (300 hp). This engine was also only available with a four-speed automatic transmission, which, however, was newly developed and carried out the gear change electronically. The pulling force increased to 4037 kg.

Expedition (2007-2017)

Third generation
2007 Ford Expedition
Production period:	2007-2017
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Petrol engines : 3.5–5.4 liters (223–272 kW)
Length:	5232-5621 mm
Width:	2002 mm
Height:	1961-1989 mm
Wheelbase :	3023-3327 mm
Empty weight :	2626 kg

Ford Expedition EL

At the Houston Auto Show 2006 Ford presented the third generation of the Ford Expedition. In spring 2007 this came on the market.

The front section has been completely redesigned and, with the wide chrome struts, is now closely aligned with the current generation of the F series.

In the interior, a new dashboard and a new center console were installed, these are also based on the F-series. The car has, among other things, a three-zone automatic air conditioning, ABS and six airbags as standard.

The third generation was initially powered by the same engine as the previous model, but equipped with a new 6-speed automatic transmission. In 2009 the engine was revised to meet the demands for more environmentally friendly vehicles, since then it can also be operated with ethanol fuel E85. For the 2015 model year, the 5.4-liter V8 petrol engine was replaced by a 3.5-liter V6 petrol engine.

Since 2009 the expedition, like its sister model Lincoln Navigator , has been built in Louisville (Kentucky) - instead of in Wayne as before. The third model generation of the Ford Focus has been produced here since then .

Expedition EL

With the additional version EL, which has been available since 2007, Ford closes the gap that had arisen since the Ford Excursion was discontinued in spring 2006. The Expedition EL is a 38 cm longer version of the Ford Expedition. Technically, this version is identical to the Expedition.

In Canada and Mexico, the model is offered as Expedition Max , since Honda already offered a model of the same name in Canada from 1996 to 2005 with the Acura EL .

Technical specifications

Engine characteristics
	3.5 V6 Ecoboost
Construction period	2015-2017
Engine type	V6 petrol engine
Displacement	3496 cc
Compression ratio	10.0: 1
Max. Power at min ⁻¹	272 kW (370 hp) / 5000
Max. Torque in min ^-1	570 Nm / 2500
Power transmission
drive	all wheel drive
Gearbox, as standard	6-speed automatic transmission
Readings
Top speed	182 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	6.4 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km	14.7 l super
Tank capacity	87 l

U553 (since 2017)

U553

Production period:	since 2017
Body versions :	Station wagon
Engines:	Gasoline engines : 3.5 liters (298 kW)
Length:	5334-5636 mm
Width:	2029 mm
Height:	1935-1946 mm
Wheelbase :	3112-3343 mm
Empty weight :

The fourth generation of the Expedition was presented at the Chicago Auto Show in February 2017 and has been built in Louisville since September 25, 2017 . The long version is now called Expedition MAX. For the first time, the SUV is based on an aluminum body. The only drive option available is a 298 kW (405 hp) 3.5-liter V6 petrol engine.

Rear view
Ford Expedition MAX (since 2017)
Rear view

Technical specifications

Engine characteristics
	3.5 V6 Ecoboost Ti-VCT
Construction period	since 09/2017
Engine type	V6 petrol engine
Displacement	3496 cc
Compression ratio	10.0: 1
Max. Power at min ⁻¹	298 kW (405 PS) / 5000
Max. Torque in min ^-1	637 Nm / 3500
Power transmission
Drive, as standard	Rear wheel drive
Drive, optional	( Four-wheel drive )
Gearbox, as standard	10-speed automatic transmission
Readings
Top speed	193 km / h
Acceleration, 0-100 km / h	6.6 s
Fuel consumption over 100 km	11.8–12.4 l super (12.4–13.1 l super)
Tank capacity	88 l

Web links

Commons : Ford Expedition - Collection of images, videos and audio files

Official manufacturer website (English)

Individual evidence

↑ Extremely large and variable. auto-motor-und-sport.de, February 8, 2017, accessed on January 23, 2018 .

[ams2017-1] Extremely large and variable. auto-motor-und-sport.de, February 8, 2017, accessed on January 23, 2018 .