- suv 153,782
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- 2,313 below average suv 153,782 red automatic
2000 ford expedition review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Strength, refinement and road manners. introductionford's expedition is selling like hot cakes at least partly because it does everything it was designed to do and it does it well. Its good looks certainly don't hurt. for 2000, power adjustable pedals are standard, while a new sonar reverse sensing system alerts drivers to objects behind the vehicle when backing up. Optional side-impact airbags are also available. lineuptwo trim levels, xlt and eddie bauer, make up the expedition model range. With little demand for plain, entry-level vehicles in this class, ford equips the xlt well and the eddie bauer even better. Visual differences between xlt and eddie bauer are confined to paint and trim. The expedition derives much of its chassis and mechanical hardware from ford's f-150 pickup. walkaroundexpedition borrows the best styling elements from the ford f-150 pickup and explorer sport-utility. From nose to windshield, the expedition shares sheet metal with the f-150. No panels interchange between expedition and explorer, but the resemblance is unmistakable. this combination works well. The expedition is handsome, with a sloping hoodline and rounded front end that reflect attention to aerodynamics. It's a design that pays off with improved fuel efficiency and reduced wind noise. As a matter of necessity, the sides and back are shaped more for utility than style. But clever use of trim and rounded corners provides some visual definition. stretching more than 17 feet from nose to tail, the expedition is certainly no compact. There's no way to disguise that. The ford excursion and chevy suburban are even longer. Ford touts the expedition's shorter length as a benefit when trying to fit into a garage. Two seating configurations are available. Ordered with optional front bucket seats and a center bench, the expedition can comfortably haul five passengers. Ordered with the standard front full-width seat and center bench makes room for six passengers. Well-padded chairs provide comfortable seating. the optional third-row bench provides seating for two more passengers -- three if they are small. First- and second-row occupants get separate heating, ventilation and air conditioning controls; a third set of controls for the third seat is optional. a curved dashboard houses instruments and controls where they can easily be reached. The eddie bauer comes with an overhead console with a digital display that provides compass headings, date and time and average fuel economy; a switch operates power swing-out rear quarter windows. attractive and durable materials are used throughout the expedition's cabin. Soft-touch coverings are applied to switches and door panels. The window switches are lighted internally at night, a nice touch that not all vehicles carry. Optional adjustable pedals allow the driver to adjust the pedal cluster at the touch of a dashboard-mounted switch. Speed-sensitive variable-assist power steering works in the driver's favor by keeping steering effort low. Brake pedal feel is light, yet precise. Lots of large windows, along with big mirrors, make it easy to see in all directions. Extra care and attention is required when maneuvering in close-quarters, however. the ride quality is good, though it is not as soft as that of a traditional family sedan or wagon. An advantage of the expedition's long wheelbase is a resistance to pitching over freeway expansion joints and other irregularities. When driven on back roads, the expedition does not lean unduly in corners, nor does the front end dive excessively under hard braking. an optional load-leveling system 815) uses compressed air to compensate for varying loads while improving ride quality. Built into the system is a one-inch increase in ride height. While serious rock-climbing is not suggested, occasional forays off the beaten path can be undertaken without fear of being left stranded. The 4. 6-liter and 5. 4-liter v8s are identical save for displacement. They are smooth and quiet. The 5. 4-liter v8 produces 345 foot-pounds of torque, enabling it to pull a trailer of up to 8300 pounds when ordered as a 4x2 with 16-inch wheels and the 3. 73 axle ratio limited-slip rear differential 255). The lure of the expedition is its versatility. The expedition can carry a large family in limousine-like splendor, pull a trailer, move cargo or explore places beyond pavement's end. model lineupxlt 2wd 29,750); eddie bauer 2wd 36,040); xlt 4wd 32,620); eddie bauer 4wd 39,790). assembled inwayne, michigan. options as testedall-terrain tires 230); 16-inch cast aluminum wheels 250); limited-slip differential 255); skid plate package 105); trailer towing package 390); load-leveling suspension 815); comfort convenience group 1,495) includes captain's chairs with center floor console and six-way adjustable power driver's seat, third-row removable bench seat rear seat, rear heating and air conditioning, privacy glass, dual illuminated visor mirrors, illuminated running boards, overhead console with compass and outside temperature display. model testedexpedition xlt 4x4 32,620). Power Windows✔ Bucket Seats✔ Air Conditioning✔ Aluminum Wheels
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