- suv 199,040
- 1,394 below average
- 2,495 great
- Rialto, CA
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- 1,394 below average suv 199,040 black automatic
2001 ford expedition review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Flexible seating arrangements give families versatility. The third row is cramped for all but smaller children. Expedition's soft suspension filters out unwanted road vibration, and softens potholes, driveway entrances and other bumps. Its 5. 4-liter v8 delivers responsive acceleration performance, while the automatic transmission provides impressively smooth shifting. Power steering is over-assisted to ease maneuvering in crowded parking lots, and a reverse warning system reduces the chance of backing into something. 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. Standard equipment for both models includes antilock brakes, third-row seating, and remote keyless entry. Visual differences between xlt and eddie bauer versions are confined to paint and trim. The expedition derives much of its chassis and mechanical hardware from ford's f-150 pickup. xlt comes standard with a 232-horsepower 4. 6-liter v8. stepping up to the eddie bauer 4x4 model brings a larger, more powerful 5. 4-liter v8 that produces 260 horsepower. Eddie bauer also adds a power moonroof, leather-wrapped steering wheel, a 290-watt mach am/fm cassette audio system, a 6-cd changer in the center console, and automatic climate control. A tv/vhs rear-seat entertainment system is a new option for the top-level expedition. walkaroundexpedition borrows the best styling elements from the f-150. From nose to windshield, the expedition shares sheet metal with the ford's best-selling pickup. even though the expedition debuted in 1997, it has aged well. It's still 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, which look similar to the 2001 explorer. Clever use of trim and rounded corners add eye appeal. stretching more than 17 feet from nose to tail, the expedition is big. Twisting it counterclockwise opens the rear liftgate for better access and bigger load jobs. The load height is a bit high on the expedition, however. A windstar minivan is far better in this regard. lights on the running boards make climbing aboard easier on dark and stormy nights. Hefty front tow hooks facilitate yanking for those who stray too far into the muck. interiorexpedition's interior is big and comfortable. Climbing in and out is a chore, however, with the tall ride height. Women wearing nice dresses often struggle to climb up, something that's impossible to do gracefully. Expedition can carry up to nine people, when equipped with bench seats at all three locations. A more comfortable arrangement is six passengers, two in each row. optional captain's chairs in the second row 795), give rear-seat passengers a more luxurious experience. The downside is that the space between them is still there when the third-row bench is removed and the rear seats are folded down; this can present a hazard for a big dog because it can step or fall into the well between the seats, so it's better to have the center seats folded up for this situation. the available third-row bench provides seating for two more passengers, but it's cramped back there. Once back there, there's no headroom and legroom is cramped. It's best reserved for children who have grown out of booster seats, but haven't grown to adult heights. the third-row bench can be folded up: flip the lever, fold the seatback down, grab the floor lever and lift up. A kickstand secures it in the up position. This is a good solution when carrying cargo, but it isn't a friendly place for a dog because of all the hardware sticking out of the exposed seat bottom. a better option is to yank the third row out and wheel it into the garage. It's quite heavy though, so dropping it to the ground won't help a bad back. Once on the pavement, it can be wheeled to the garage. Lifting it back into the vehicle requires some heft when doing it alone, another back-strainer, but once it's in, it pops right into place. front seats offer a myriad of power adjustments, but i had trouble finding a comfortable setting. Lots of legroom and headroom adds to the comfort of center-seat passengers on long trips. 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 version 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. Nicely designed cruise controls are mounted on the steering wheel. The wiring around the rear-view mirror is untidy. 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. 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, because the expedition sits tall with tall fenders. It felt far more comfortable than most pickup trucks and sport-utilities and even on many sedans when traversing the rough, cobblestone streets in the historic fan district in richmond, virginia. Vibration can be felt through the steering wheel, acceptable for a truck like this one, but not a luxury car. 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. Brake pedal feel is light, yet precise. The over-assisted power steering does require frequent corrections on the highway, which keeps the expedition driver busy. 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, as if the expedition wasn't tall enough. AM/FM✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Climate Control✔ CD Changer✔ Air Conditioning✔ Sunroof/Moonroof
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