Vital Statistics: 2008 Ford Expedition
By Bill Bregman
Introduction
The 2008 Expedition is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Ford. It is Ford's entry into the SPORT UTILITY 4-DR market. It has a retail price of $39,015 USD in 2008.
Expedition Dimensions
The 2008 Expedition has standard length of 221.30 inches and a width of 78.80 inches. The Expedition rides 77.70 inches off the ground, with a clearance of 8.70 inches. Front headroom is 39.50 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Expedition a radius of 43.90 inches. It uses 255/70R18 tires with a wheelbase of 131.00 inches.
Drivetrain
The Expedition comes standard with a 6-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.
Fuel Economy
The Expedition's generous 5.4L V8 SOHC 16V engine has been measured to get miles/gallon city driving with a 33.50 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Expedition retails for $39,015 USD with a invoice price of $35,738 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $900 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment usually includes Child Safety Door Locks, Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Electronic Brake Assistance. Leading optional equipment includes Automatic Load-Leveling, Electronic Parking Aid, Remote Ignition, Adjustable Foot Pedals, DVD Player.
Exterior color choices include Black, Dark Blue Pearl Metallic, Dark Copper Metallic, Red Fire Metallic, Stone Green Metallic, White Suede with interior choices of Camel Leather Interior, Camel/Grey Stone Leather Interior, Charcoal Black/Camel Leather Interior. The Expedition seats 8 people with 41.20 inches front leg room.
Ford Warranty
The regular warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 60 month/60,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is critical to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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