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1997 Expedition XLT Utility Specs

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1997 Expedition XLT Utility Specs

1997 Expedition XLT Utility Performance Hide
4,601 cc 4.6 liters 8 V 90° front longitudinal engine with 90.2 mm bore, 90 mm stroke, 9 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, overhead cam, automatic valve adjustment and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 13.1
Electronically controlled carb fuel system
Main 114 liter fuel tank
Power: 160 kW , 215 HP @ 4,400 rpm; 290 ft lb @ 3,250 rpm
1997 Expedition XLT Utility Handling & Brakes Hide
ABS
3.55:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Immobilizer
Fullsize steel rim internal spare wheel
Other front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with torsion springs , other rear suspension with stabilizer bar semi-independent with coil springs
1997 Expedition XLT Utility Exterior Hide
Body color medium body side molding with colored inserts
Front integrated chrome bumpers , rear chrome bumpers
Chrome/bright trim on bumpers and on rear
Driver power chrome door mirrors , passenger externally adjustable chrome door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 5,197, overall width (mm): 1,996, overall height (mm): 1,941, wheelbase (mm): 3,023, front track (mm): 1,661, rear track (mm): 1,664 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 12,344
Mechanical foldable mirrors
Conventional lens halogen bulb single headlights
Gloss paint , metallic paint , black paint
Driver side and passenger side wind-up rear side windows
Swing-out rear window
Rear chrome step
Tinted glass
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 3,266, curb weight (kg) 2,438, gross trailer weight braked (kg) 1,814, gross trailer weight unbraked (kg) 454, front axle weight (kg) 1,792, rear axle weight (kg) 1,769, max legal load (kg) 828 and max trailer noseweight (kg) 45
Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting and automatic intermittent wipe
1997 Expedition XLT Utility Interior Hide
CFC free liquid air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Front illuminated ashtray , rear ashtray
Stereo audio system with AM/FM
Cargo area dimensions: length (mm): 2,088 and width between arches (mm): 1,232
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 1,770, rear seat down; to lower window (liters): 3,341, rear seat down (liters): 3,341, all seats in place (liters): 1,770 and all seats removed (liters): 3,341
Rear cargo doors
Front seats cigar lighter
Digital clock
Courtesy lights with five switches
Front seats, rear seats and 3rd row seats cup holders
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Carpet floor mats
Driver and passenger front airbag
Split bench seat , split bench seat , split bench seat
3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat , 3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on passenger seat , lap reel front seat belts on center seat
Front seat center armrest
Illuminated glove compartment with lid
Head restraints on front seats , height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
Illuminated entry system on interior
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 1,011, rear headroom (mm): 1,011, front hip room (mm): 1,562, rear hip room (mm): 1,582, front leg room (mm): 1,039, rear leg room (mm): 988, front shoulder room (mm): 1,623 and rear shoulder room (mm): 1,636
Low fuel level warning
Low washer fluid level warning
Remote power locks with internal switch operates from passenger door
Vehicle speed proportional power steering
Front power windows with door mounted switches and one one-touch , rear power windows with door mounted switches
Front reading lights
3-point reel height adjustable rear seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel height adjustable rear seat belts on passenger side , lap reel rear seat belts on center side
Folding rear seat center armrest
Split bench asymmetrical three rear seats
Rear view mirror
Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: six seats
Four speakers
Plastic steering wheel
Tachometer
Passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with four fan speeds and rear seat heater ducts
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