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Selectable part-time/full-time ControlTrac 4-wheel-drive which had been introduced on the 1995 Ford Explorer was introduced for the Expedition, albeit a much heavier-duty version with Expedition receiving its own heavy-duty transfer case unit (BorgWarner model: 4406) designed for high torque output. Similar to how a camel kneels down to allow a rider to climb aboard. The system also included a kneel down mode which would lower the Expedition down to allow easier ingress and egress as well as loading cargo. Optional equipment included off road under body skid plate protection, heavy-duty rear limited-slip differential and a heavy-duty trailer tow package.Įxpedition was also available with a adaptive electronically controlled pneumatic suspension system that would raise and lower the vehicle depending on road and load conditions. The Expedition’s mechanicals consisted of a short & long arm (SLA) independent front suspension, multi-link rear live axle and speed sensitive power assisted steering. Expedition XLT served as the entry level model. Many of these features were standard on the top-of-the-line Expedition Eddie Bauer. Expedition featured optional three row seating, first row captains chair luxury seating, available second row captains chair luxury seating, genuine premium leather seating surfaces (imitation leather was not available for Expeditions) illuminated running boards, heated side view mirrors, power moon roof, dual zone climate control and Ford’s premium Mach audio sound system with rear subwoofer. The all-new full-size SUV was introduced in late 1996 as a 1997 model, replacing the aging two-door Ford Bronco in Ford’s vehicle lineup. Known internally at Ford as the UN93, the first generation Ford Expedition was developed under the UN93 program. A specially modified Special Service Vehicle version is also available from Ford for law enforcement agencies, fire departments, and EMS agencies.įirst generation (1997–2002) First generation (UN93) Over 1,500,000 Expeditions have been sold since its introduction. With the 2011 model year Ford made changes in the base level department, with the newly designated XL trim a standard and upgrading the XLT to second level and replacing the Eddie Bauer trim that was phased out from the entire Ford vehicle lineup. It is similar to the Lincoln Navigator, especially for the 2007–present model in Limited or King Ranch high end trims both of which were introduced for the 2005 model year. The Expedition offered up to nine passenger seating in model years before 2007 (with a front bench seat option) 2007-present offer 2 bucket seats in the first row. In 2009, Ford shifted its current third generation (2007–present) model production to Louisville, Kentucky as Ford has begun converting the Wayne assembly plant to start building the future production of the Focus. All Expeditions were originally built in Wayne, Michigan. It is the second Ford vehicle to use the Expedition name, as it was part of the Explorer Sport's trim models during the 1995 model year. Ford currently offers the standard regular-sized model and the larger EL/Max model, succeeding the Excursion which was discontinued in 2005. Introduced in 1997 as a replacement to the Ford Bronco, it was previously slotted between the smaller Ford Explorer and the larger Ford Excursion, but as of the 2005 model year, it is Ford's largest and last truck-based, off-road and tow capable SUV. The Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV built by the Ford Motor Company. Front engine, rear-wheel drive / four-wheel drive