Ford — Expedition

Ford — Expedition

MSRP by Year

All figures are $USD and US Pricing

Expedition Annual Sales (US only)

All figures are x1000

History and Development

The Ford Expedition was developed in the early 1990s as Ford's first full-size SUV offering to compete with the Chevrolet Suburban and other large SUVs. Its development followed the discontinuation of the smaller Ford Bronco in 1996. The first generation Expedition was introduced for the 1997 model year. It was based on the same architecture as the F-150 pickup and was offered with a 4.6L V8 or 5.4L V8 engine. Both two-door and four-door body styles were available initially. For 1999, the two-door version was dropped due to low sales. In 2003, the second generation arrived with updated styling, a freshened interior, and newly available electronic amenities like power folding third row seats. The third generation debuted in 2007 bringing a more modern design, improved safety features, and increased capabilities. The 5.4L V8 carried over while a new 3.5L EcoBoost twin-turbo V6 joined the lineup in 2015. The current fourth generation Expedition entered production for 2018. It moved to an aluminum body constructed using rivets and adhesives to increase rigidity and reduce weight. The 3.5L EcoBoost V6 continues as the sole engine option. Throughout its run, the Expedition has proven very popular with families, contractors, and fleets desiring maximum passenger/cargo space and towing capacity in a full-size SUV body style. Over 2 million have been sold since its 1997 launch.

Generations

First Generation (1997-2002) • Introduced in 1997 as a 1997 model • Based on the Ford F-150 truck platform • Available with 4.6L V8 or 5.4L V8 engines • Offered in two-door and four-door body styles initially • Two-door version discontinued after 1997 • Gained updated front/rear styling for 2000 Second Generation (2003-2006) • All-new redesign for the 2003 model year • Four-door body style only • Larger dimensions than previous generation • 5.4L V8 standard, no V6 offering • Gained Ford's roll stability control system • Updated interior with power folding third row seats

Third Generation (2007-2017) • Redesigned for 2007 on a new chassis • More modern exterior styling • Updated safety features like side curtain airbags • 5.4L V8 continued, joined by new 3.5L EcoBoost V6 for 2015 • Higher-end Platinum trim level introduced • Received a facelift for 2015 with revised lighting and styling Fourth Generation (2018-Present) • All-new aluminum body on a new platform shared with F-Series • 3.5L EcoBoost V6 now the only engine • More spacious cabin with improved second and third row roominess • Higher towing capacity up to 9,300 lbs • Updated tech features including Ford Co-Pilot360 driver aids • Higher-output Timberline and Stealth trims added • Each generation brought incremental improvements in capability, safety, technology and refinement to keep the • Expedition competitive in the full-size SUV segment.