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2007 Sport/Utility Of The Year Testing


Ford Expedition EL

What It Is
This is Fordis softer and gentler (and almost as big) Excursion. A longer-wheelbase version goes head to head with the Suburban.

What You Should Know
The EL uses the same platform as the short-wheelbase Expedition but offers 28 more cubic feet of cargo capacity. This is the biggest SUV in the U.S. with an independent rear suspension. And that allows for Fordis push-button, hide-in-the-floor third-row seat. The 300-horsepower, 5.4-liter V-8 seems a bit small.

Bottom Line
The six-speed helps a lot, but It's the interior functionality that makes this the segment leader.

2007 Ford Expedition
Base Price Range $29,175-$45,575
As-Tested Price $50,200 (EL LTD 4WD)
Vehicle Layout Front engine, 4WD, 8-pass, 4-door SUV
Engine 5.4L/300-hp/365-lb-ft SOHC 24-valve V-8
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Curb Weight, F/R DIST 6270 lb (51/49%)
Wheelbase 131.0 in
Length X Width X Height 221.3 x 91.8 x 78.3 in
Max Cargo Capacity 130.8 cu ft
Max Towing Capacity 8750 lb
0-60 MPH 8.7 sec
Quarter Mile 16.5 sec @ 83.5 mph
Braking, 60-0 MPH 140 ft
Lateral Acceleration 0.69 g (avg)
600-Foot Slalom 55.1 mph (avg)
Mt Figure Eight 30.6 sec @ 0.50 g (avg)
Epa City/Hwy Fuel Economy 13/19
Bet you didn't knowSimple, clever cargo-area shelf can double as a grocery-bag divider for the rear area.
Sum Up The best of the biggest, with a big nose--ford is throwing its hardest punch to date.




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