Description

Ford's core regular-length Expedition gets new styling inside and out, a new six-speed automatic transmission and chassis modifications. The net effect is a full-size SUV that delivers a driving experience that rivals ? and in some ways bests ? that of Chevrolet's redesigned Tahoe. That's high praise, the Expedition offers poise and refinement that are truly world-class for a big SUV. A significant contributor to the Expedition's confidence-inspiring ways is its steering system, which allows the SUV to maneuver through parking garages and mall parking lots with relative ease. The steering wheel is teamed with a new variable-assist system that delivers direct, luxury-carlike response. The steering wheel itself is well isolated from bumps in the road and turns with impressive smoothness. Overall, the system delivers a better experience than the Tahoe, which has steering that's less precise and more susceptible to shock from bumps in the road. All Expeditions are powered by a 5.4-liter V-8 that makes 300 horsepower and 365 pounds-feet of torque. A six-speed automatic transmission replaces the previous four-speed automatic, and Ford says the new transmission improves performance and gas mileage. While the 2007 Expedition does weigh about 200 pounds more than its predecessor, the fuel savings are pretty modest: A two-wheel-drive Expedition has EPA-estimated fuel economy of 14-20 mpg Options include heated and cooled front seats, a navigation radio with a six-CD changer, Sirius Satellite Radio and a rear DVD entertainment system with an 8-inch overhead screen and two pairs of wireless headphones. The optional Convenience Package includes power-adjustable pedals and Ford's Reverse Sensing System parking aid (which beeps if you get too close to objects behind you).