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2005 - Expedition gets Ford’s class exclusive AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control (RSC) 2003 - Expedition gets Ford’s SafetyCanopy™ 2-Row curtain side impact/rollover airbags.(Above) 2-Row SafetyCanopy™ side impact/rollover airbags 2003 - Expedition becomes the first full-size SUV to employ a multi-link Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) 2000 - Expedition becomes the first full-size SUV to receive a Double Five-Star frontal crash test safety rating. USA sale online Ram Suction Mount B-148-G1 for Garmin GPS Cannot be shipped overseas.
More information can be found here about this and other topics: Auto Alliance The deadline for participating auto manufacturers is September of 2009.The Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers is an elite group consisting of Ford Motor Company, General Motors, BMW Group, Chrysler LLC Group, Mitsubishi Motors, Mazda, Porsche, Toyota and Volkswagen. 2007 - The Ford Expedition has been awarded recognition for meeting and exceeding the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers vehicle-to-vehicle crash compatibility impact standards, a full two years ahead of the required time. 2006 - Ford Motor Company holds a product demonstration of the new 2007 Ford Expedition in Portland Oregon for the press, consumers and magazine editors. When fully deployed, SafetyCanopy will cover approximately 85% of window area and will stay inflated up to several seconds after collision to further enhance occupant protection.(Above) 3-Row SafetyCanopy™ side impact/rollover airbags SafetyCanopy now extends rearward to protect not only the first and second rows of occupant seating, but the third row as well.
The Expedition got the (IRS) for the 2003 model year.(Below) The above secret test-mule and it’s (IRS) The rumor was confirmed to be true when a secret test-mule (disguised as a first generation 1999 model Expedition) was spied while undergoing road testing in 2000. 2000 - Rumors were spreading that the Expedition was getting a Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) for the 2002 or 2003 model year. 2008 - Expedition receives a Double Five-Star side impact crash test safety rating.( noteworthy rumors of possible future changes) 2007 - Expedition EL is awarded the Strategic Vision Total Quality Index Award(Above) Strategic Vision Total Quality Index Award
Many of which were suggested: Ford Everest, Ford Max, Ford Expedition Everest. Rumors about the new lengthened Expedition varied from it getting a turbo diesel V8 to it’s final production name. With news of Ford discontinuing the Excursion soon – it was obvious that this new extended Expedition was it’s replacement.
For now only time will tell. Some (unconfirmed) reports say that Ford is testing a diesel Expedition and that it will be ready for sale in 2009, possibly as a 2010 model. However Ford still refuses to confirm or deny this rumor. 2007 - Ford has been hinting at the possibly of a Navistar Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 powered Expedition for some time now.
With very little modifications to differ the Expedition mechanically from the F-150 the Expedition took on a brutish beast persona. Based directly off of the venerable Ford F-150 pickup truck, the Expedition shared all of the F-150’s muscular attributes – attributes which endowed the Expedition with an aggressively handsome exterior, pleasant interior and a strong work ethic. This comes as no surprise, since pictures have leaked onto the internet of the new diesel V8 itself and with it powering a 2010 Expedition test-mule.(Above) 4.4L V8 Turbo Diesel Expedition test-mule caught testingThe first generation Ford Expedition (known internally as the UN93) was first introduced in 1996 as a 1997 model.
Safety features consisted of dual front airbags, seat belt limiters, side intrusion door beams and ABS. The UN93 could accommodate up to eight passengers, however if equipped with a front bench seat, it could seat up to nine comfortably. A Electro Pneumatic self leveling/load leveling suspension could be optioned with the Heavy Duty trailer tow package. Expedition’s suspension consisted of a Independent Front Suspension (IFS) and a five-link solid rear axel with coil springs.
Expedition gets updated grille and grille trim (instead of flowing strait across, it now droops in the center, protruding into the front bumper) See Picture (A) Engine choices consisted of a humble 4.6 liter Triton V8 (215+hp) and a healthy 5.4 liter Triton V8 (230+hp) Maximum towing capacity was rated 7900+ lbs. The Expedition exuded utility with respectable off-road capability, payload and towing capacity.
Eddie Bauer trim got updated lower front bumper valance and running boards are now in Arizona Beige (rather than black) to match the other Eddie Bauer Arizona Beige trim. Front fender mounted radio antenna disappeared in favor of a hidden radio antenna for a tidier appearance. New XLT-Sport trim is added to the line up. Both V8 engines, the 4.6 and 5.4, were updated and power output was now rated at 232+hp and 260+hp respectively.
Two new special trim versions were added to the ExpeditionLine up - Eddie Bauer Premier and XLT-No Boundaries. Power adjustable acceleration and break pedals become available.Rear (bumper mounted) park distance/backup sensors Side impact airbags (outward side seat mounted) become available along with rear bumper mounted park distance/backup sensors. On Eddie Bauer models, side view mirrors get redundant turn signals integrated into the mirror housing assembly.


A new off-road version of the Expedition is offered, called FX4, which is based off of the standard XLT. Maximum towing capacity was rated 8900+ lbs. Expedition’s payload and towing capacities were now best in class.
