Reviews: The 2005 Ford Expedition
By Alex Thomas
The Ford Expedition for 2005
Made in UNITED STATES for Ford, the Expedition for 2005 is a contender in the 8-seat SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It originally retailed for $39,720 USD with a invoice price of $34,462 USD.
Fuel Economy
The 5.4L V8 SOHC 16V engine in the 2005 Expedition is rated at 14 miles/gallon city and 19 miles/gallon highway out of a 28.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class. Flexible Fuel versions are available.
Pricing
The Expedition retails for $39,720 USD with a invoice price of $34,462 USD for the base model with no options. A standard delivery charge of $820 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Expedition comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Expedition Dimensions
In 2005 the Expedition has an overall length of 205.80 inches and a width of 78.70 inches. It sits a total of 76.70 inches off the ground, with a ground clearance of 9.30 inches. Front headroom is 39.70 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Expedition a turning radius of 38.70 inches. It uses 265/70R17 tires with a wheelbase of 119.00 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Standard equipment includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance. While it varies per trim level optional equipment lists Automatic Load-Leveling, Limited Slip Differential, Traction Control, Vehicle Stability Control System, Cassette Player.
Exterior color choices include Black, Dark Stone Metallic, Estate Green Metallic, Medium Wedgewood Blue Metallic, Oxford White, Red Fire Metallic with interior choices of Medium Parchment Leather Interior. The Expedition seats 8 people with 41.20 inches front leg room.
Standard Warranty
The normal warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also has a 36 month/36,000 mile powertrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer or third-party vendors. It's important to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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