1997 Ford Expedition Models & Specs

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XLT Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Four Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 4.6L (281) SEFI V8 "Triton" engine - 5.4L (330) SEFI V8 "TRITON" ENGINE
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 30 gal.
  • Torque: 290 ft. lbs. - 325 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 215 hp. - 230 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 14/18
  • Transmission: 4 Speed Automatic w/OD
  • Seating Capacity: 5 - 9
  • Cargo Capacity: 11.9 cu. ft. - 118.3 cu. ft.
  • Tires: P255/70R16 - P265/70R17
  • Front Head Room: 39.8"
  • Front Leg Room: 40.8"
  • Wheelbase: 119.0"
  • Width: 78.6"
  • Height: 76.5"

Interior Features

  • Head restraints on outboard seating positions
  • 60/40 split bench cloth seating w/driver manual lumbar
  • 2nd row 60/40 cloth split bench seating w/center armrest & (2) cupholders w/recline & fold flat feature & carpeted backs
  • Color keyed urethane tilt steering wheel
  • Color keyed instrument panel w/(2) cupholders
  • Analog instrument cluster-inc: voltmeter, oil pressure, water temp, speedometer/odometer, tachometer & fuel
  • Pwr point on instrument panel
  • (1) lighted ash tray mounted on instrument panel, (2) rear door mounted
  • Cargo area tie-downs
  • (4) color-keyed coat hooks: (2) second row, (2) cargo area
  • Dual color-keyed cloth sunvisors w/aux visors & covered RH visor mirror
  • Color-keyed vinyl door trim panels w/front/rear map pockets
  • Dual color-keyed cloth sunvisors w/aux visors & dual illum visor mirrors
  • Front/rear carpeted floor mats
  • Glove box
  • Lights-inc: underhood, glove box, front door puddle, front/rear map & dome
  • Manual day/night rearview mirror
  • Color-keyed 13.5 oz carpet
  • Color-keyed cloth headliner
  • Pwr windows w/illuminated controls/"one-touch-down" driver side window
  • Side window demisters
  • Pwr door locks w/auto-lock & child proof rear doors
  • Remote keyless entry w/2 key fobs & illum entry/autolock feature
  • Premium electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette/digital clock & (4) speakers
  • Warning lights: door ajar, fasten seat belts, anti-lock brakes, fuel reset, engine check, air bag, high beams, parking brake, low fuel/oil/washer, high temp, anti theft, turn signal
  • Passive anti-theft
  • Manual air conditioning
  • Illuminated entry
  • Heater/defroster w/flow-through air ventilation
  • Rear compartment ventilation
  • Cigarette lighter
  • Three grab handles: (1) first row passenger side, (2) second row

Exterior Features

  • Plastic stone shields behind wheel openings
  • Chrome front bumper
  • Bright grille surround
  • Dual fold away pwr mirrors
  • Color-keyed body-side moldings w/bright insert
  • Solar tinted windshield/side window glass
  • Speed sensitive intermittent wipers
  • Rear window intermittent wiper/washer/defroster
  • Aero headlamps
  • Chrome contoured rear step bumper w/trailer tow (4000# capacity)
  • 2-color taillamps
  • Fixed quarter windows
  • One-piece liftgate w/pressurized gas cylinders
  • Rear flip-open window

Mechanical Features

  • 4.6L (281) SEFI V8 "Triton" engine
  • 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
  • 2-speed transfer case w/HD "Control Trac" 4WD system & shift on the fly
  • 4-wheel drive
  • 72 amp-hr (650 cca) maintenance free battery w/battery saver
  • 130 amp alternator
  • 4-pin trailer tow wiring
  • Fail-safe cooling system
  • Fully boxed ladder type frame
  • 3450# capacity front torsion bar axle/3900# capacity rear coil springs
  • 3950# capacity front axle/3900# capacity rear axle
  • Independent short & long arm front suspension
  • 5-bar link rear suspension w/coil springs
  • Front/rear anti-sway bars
  • P255/70R16 All-Season SBR BSW tires
  • Underbody mounted full-size spare tire w/crank down feature
  • 7.0 5-hole full-face steel wheels
  • Speed sensitive recirculating ball variable assist pwr steering
  • Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes w/4-wheel anti-lock system
  • 30.0 gallon fuel tank
  • Axle Ratio: 3.31 (Optional)

Options & Packages

Preferred Equipment Pkg

Xlt preferred equipment pkg ($1,770)

  • Captain's chairs w/floor console
  • Popular equipment group
  • Speed control
  • Forged aluminum wheels

Additional Options

Skid plate pkg ($105)

  • Front differential/ suspension/fuel tank & transfer case skid plates
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