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2006 Ford Expedition Full Review
Date Published: 2/20/08
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2006 Ford Expedition Review
With the Excursion discontinued for 2006, Expedition is Ford's largest SUV. It continues basically unchanged with a 300-hp V8, 4-speed automatic transmission, and a choice of rear-wheel drive or Ford's ControlTrac 4WD that can be left engaged on dry pavement and includes low-range gearing.
All models have antilock 4-wheel disc brakes. Options include load-leveling suspension and Ford's AdvanceTrac antiskid system with rollover sensors. Expedition offers six trim levels, all with three-row seating. Seating for up to nine is available. Optional on all but the entry-level XLS version are curtain side airbags that cover the 1st and 2nd rows and include rollover deployment. Other options, depending on model, include power-adjustable pedals, rear obstacle detection, DVD entertainment, and power-folding 3rd-row seat. Lincoln's Navigator is a luxury version of Expedition with different styling, features, and pricing.
All models have antilock 4-wheel disc brakes. Options include load-leveling suspension and Ford's AdvanceTrac antiskid system with rollover sensors. Expedition offers six trim levels, all with three-row seating. Seating for up to nine is available. Optional on all but the entry-level XLS version are curtain side airbags that cover the 1st and 2nd rows and include rollover deployment. Other options, depending on model, include power-adjustable pedals, rear obstacle detection, DVD entertainment, and power-folding 3rd-row seat. Lincoln's Navigator is a luxury version of Expedition with different styling, features, and pricing.
Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Large SUVs are traditionally workhorse 7-plus passenger wagons with brawny chassis, ample towing ability, lots of cargo space, and generally abysmal fuel economy. These vehicles offer towing and payload ratings similar to large pickup trucks.
Our Best Buys include Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, and Ford Expedition. Our Recommended picks are GMC Yukon, GMC Denali, and the Toyota Sequoia.
Our Best Buys include Chevrolet Tahoe, Chevrolet Suburban, and Ford Expedition. Our Recommended picks are GMC Yukon, GMC Denali, and the Toyota Sequoia.
News
Expedition and Lincoln's related Navigator are fully redesigned for 2007. Both employ the "T1" large-truck platform of the latest F-Series pickups. An extended-length Expedition, logically named Expedition EL, replaces the late Excursion as Ford's weapon against the Chevrolet Suburban/GMC Yukon XL. A new 6.2-liter "Hurricane" V8 is expected for 2008, possibly later, to give Ford horsepower bragging rights against rival GM engines and the Dodge Hemi.
2006 Ford Expedition Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Passenger and cargo room | Fuel economy |
| Trailer-towing capability | Entry/exit |
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Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
Expedition and Navigator brisk on takeoff and have more-than-adequate passing power. Smooth automatic transmission provides timely shifts. Maximum towing capacity is 8900 lb.
| 4WD XLT | 4WD Eddie Bauer | 4WD King Ranch | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5.1 |
Expedition and Navigator brisk on takeoff and have more-than-adequate passing power. Smooth automatic transmission provides timely shifts. Maximum towing capacity is 8900 lb.
Fuel Economy
Test 4WD King Ranch Expedition averaged 11.4 mpg in mostly city driving during subfreezing temperatures. Note that Navigator has 6-speed automatic transmission vs. Expedition's 4-speed, and test 4WD Navigator averaged 13.6 mpg, though with more highway use than test Expedition. Ford recommends regular-grade fuel for Expedition, premium grade for Navigator.
| 4WD XLT | 4WD Eddie Bauer | 4WD King Ranch | Class Average |
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2.3 |
Test 4WD King Ranch Expedition averaged 11.4 mpg in mostly city driving during subfreezing temperatures. Note that Navigator has 6-speed automatic transmission vs. Expedition's 4-speed, and test 4WD Navigator averaged 13.6 mpg, though with more highway use than test Expedition. Ford recommends regular-grade fuel for Expedition, premium grade for Navigator.
Ride Quality
Long wheelbase, substantial heft, independent rear suspension combine for surprisingly stable ride that irons out most surface imperfections. Minimal fore/aft and lateral rocking. Luxury-biased Navigator has slightly softer ride. Little jiggle on rippled roads.
| 4WD XLT | 4WD Eddie Bauer | 4WD King Ranch | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5.7 |
Long wheelbase, substantial heft, independent rear suspension combine for surprisingly stable ride that irons out most surface imperfections. Minimal fore/aft and lateral rocking. Luxury-biased Navigator has slightly softer ride. Little jiggle on rippled roads.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Linear steering feel, good straightline tracking. Relatively compact turning circle, so maneuverability reasonable for exterior bulk. Only moderate top-heavy lean in low-speed corners, but nose plows through faster turns. Optional AdvanceTrac antiskid system with Roll Stability Control is laudable safety plus for class. Praiseworthy stopping power and pedal modulation, no undue nosedive.
| 4WD XLT | 4WD Eddie Bauer | 4WD King Ranch | Class Average |
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.6 |
Linear steering feel, good straightline tracking. Relatively compact turning circle, so maneuverability reasonable for exterior bulk. Only moderate top-heavy lean in low-speed corners, but nose plows through faster turns. Optional AdvanceTrac antiskid system with Roll Stability Control is laudable safety plus for class. Praiseworthy stopping power and pedal modulation, no undue nosedive.
Quietness
Wind and road noise nicely muted. Engine throaty at full throttle, well-muffled otherwise. Even 3rd-row travel quieter than in typical minivan.
| 4WD XLT | 4WD Eddie Bauer | 4WD King Ranch | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 5.8 |
Wind and road noise nicely muted. Engine throaty at full throttle, well-muffled otherwise. Even 3rd-row travel quieter than in typical minivan.
Controls
Unobstructed gauges, guess-free minor controls. But Expedition transmission lever hides 4WD switch, and turn-signal stalk obscures power-pedals button. No opportunity to test Expedition with navigation system. Navigator navigation system reasonably easy to use with familiarization. Ford and Lincoln interiors use appropriate-grade materials, show solid assembly, though Navigators's brushed-metal-look trim is actually hard plastic, has cheap feel.
| 4WD XLT | 4WD Eddie Bauer | 4WD King Ranch | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Unobstructed gauges, guess-free minor controls. But Expedition transmission lever hides 4WD switch, and turn-signal stalk obscures power-pedals button. No opportunity to test Expedition with navigation system. Navigator navigation system reasonably easy to use with familiarization. Ford and Lincoln interiors use appropriate-grade materials, show solid assembly, though Navigators's brushed-metal-look trim is actually hard plastic, has cheap feel.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Generous room. Some testers find Expedition's cloth bucket seats too soft, seat bottoms too long for best comfort. Note that heated/cooled front seats are standard on Expedition Limited and Navigator Ultimate, available on Expedition Eddie Bauer and King Ranch, Navigator Luxury. Visibility hampered by thick roof pillars, large headrests, particularly over left shoulder. Huge mirrors help, but high flanks can hide small objects nearby. Rear obstacle detection another smart option. Approach lights on outside mirrors provide helpful illumination. Navigator's optional power running boards help ease high step-in.
| 4WD XLT | 4WD Eddie Bauer | 4WD King Ranch | Class Average |
| 9 | 9 | 9 | 8.7 |
Generous room. Some testers find Expedition's cloth bucket seats too soft, seat bottoms too long for best comfort. Note that heated/cooled front seats are standard on Expedition Limited and Navigator Ultimate, available on Expedition Eddie Bauer and King Ranch, Navigator Luxury. Visibility hampered by thick roof pillars, large headrests, particularly over left shoulder. Huge mirrors help, but high flanks can hide small objects nearby. Rear obstacle detection another smart option. Approach lights on outside mirrors provide helpful illumination. Navigator's optional power running boards help ease high step-in.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Second-row bench comfortably holds three adults. Middle section slides up 11 inches for child-seat access. Available 2nd-row buckets feel hard, mount too low for best comfort, and take muscle to flip forward, but they leave a broad center passage to 3rd row. Third row has outstanding space on a chair-height bench, though cushion could be longer and softer. Easier entry/exit than in most rivals, though available running boards afford minimal foothold stepping out. Navigator's power liftgate hardware eats into 3rd-row headroom.
| 4WD XLT | 4WD Eddie Bauer | 4WD King Ranch | Class Average |
| 8 | 7 | 7 | 7.6 |
Second-row bench comfortably holds three adults. Middle section slides up 11 inches for child-seat access. Available 2nd-row buckets feel hard, mount too low for best comfort, and take muscle to flip forward, but they leave a broad center passage to 3rd row. Third row has outstanding space on a chair-height bench, though cushion could be longer and softer. Easier entry/exit than in most rivals, though available running boards afford minimal foothold stepping out. Navigator's power liftgate hardware eats into 3rd-row headroom.
Cargo Room
Not that much behind 3rd-row seat, but space goes from impressive to voluminous as 2nd and 3rd rows are stowed. Third-row seat split 60/40, drops into the floor for best-in-class convenience. Its available power-folding feature works quickly, automatically stops for obstructions, but controls are inaccessible from front seats. Cupholders abound, including door cutouts for 20-ounce bottles.
| 4WD XLT | 4WD Eddie Bauer | 4WD King Ranch | Class Average |
| 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Not that much behind 3rd-row seat, but space goes from impressive to voluminous as 2nd and 3rd rows are stowed. Third-row seat split 60/40, drops into the floor for best-in-class convenience. Its available power-folding feature works quickly, automatically stops for obstructions, but controls are inaccessible from front seats. Cupholders abound, including door cutouts for 20-ounce bottles.
Value within Class
Expedition is a Best Buy because it does everything a large SUV should and some important things better than most. Though less opulent than its upscale cousin, the Lincoln Navigator, it offers the same array of safety and convenience features at lower cost.
| 4WD XLT | 4WD Eddie Bauer | 4WD King Ranch | Class Average |
| 9 | 8 | 7 | 7.6 |
Expedition is a Best Buy because it does everything a large SUV should and some important things better than most. Though less opulent than its upscale cousin, the Lincoln Navigator, it offers the same array of safety and convenience features at lower cost.
Total Score
| 4WD XLT | 4WD Eddie Bauer | 4WD King Ranch | Class Average |
| 63 | 61 | 60 | 61.4 |
Scores for all Large Sport-utility Vehicles
| Low Score | 56 | |
| Average Score | 61 | |
| High Score | 65 |
2006 Ford Expedition Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 04/27/2006
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| 2WD XLS 4-door wagon | $32,660 | $29,224 | $820 |
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| 4WD XLS 4-door wagon | $35,190 | $31,426 | $820 |
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| 2WD XLT 4-door wagon | $34,660 | $30,964 | $820 |
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| 4WD XLT 4-door wagon | $37,370 | $33,322 | $820 |
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| 2WD XLT Sport 4-door wagon | $35,500 | $31,695 | $820 |
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| 4WD XLT Sport 4-door wagon | $38,210 | $34,052 | $820 |
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| 2WD Eddie Bauer 4-door wagon | $38,775 | $34,544 | $820 |
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| 4WD Eddie Bauer 4-door wagon | $41,890 | $37,255 | $820 |
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| 2WD Limited 4-door wagon | $40,525 | $36,067 | $820 |
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| 4WD Limited 4-door wagon | $43,640 | $38,777 | $820 |
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| 2WD King Ranch 4-door wagon | $42,125 | $37,459 | $820 |
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| 4WD King Ranch 4-door wagon | $45,240 | $40,169 | $820 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
XLS
Powertrain
5.4-liter V8 engine, 4-speed automatic transmission.
Safety
Dual front airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Front air conditioning, power steering, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, front split bench seat, 6-way power driver seat, 2nd-row split folding seat, 3rd-row split folding seat, cupholders, power mirrors, power windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/cassette/CD/MP3 player, digital clock, tachometer, map lights, passenger-side visor mirror, variable-intermittent wipers, rear defogger, intermittent rear wiper/washer, automatic headlights.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Theft-deterrent system, rear privacy glass, rear liftgate w/flip-up glass, roof rails.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Class III trailer hitch, 4-pin connector, full-size spare tire, 265/70R17 tires, 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case, front tow hooks.
XLT adds to XLS:
Safety
Tire-pressure monitor.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Rear air conditioning and heater w/rear controls, conversation mirror, illuminated visor mirrors, floormats.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Running boards, fog lights.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Alloy wheels, 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case, front tow hooks, 265/70R17 all-terrain white-letter tires.
XLT Sport adds to XLT:
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Tubular side steps, 265/70R17 white-letter tires.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case, front tow hooks, 265/70R17 all-terrain white-letter tires.
Eddie Bauer adds to XLT:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Dual-zone automatic climate controls, leather upholstery, front captain chairs, center console, leather-wrapped steering wheel w/radio controls, power-adjustable pedals, memory system (mirrors, driver seat, pedals), keypad entry, Audiophile AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, rear radio controls, heated power mirrors w/turn signals, trip computer, automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, outside-temperature indicator.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case, front tow hooks, 265/70R17 all-terrain white-letter tires.
Limited adds to Eddie Bauer:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Heated/cooled front bucket seats, 8-way power front seats, wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Roof rack.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Chrome alloy wheels, 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case, front tow hooks, 265/70R17 all-terrain white-letter tires.
King Ranch adds to Limited:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Upgraded leather upholstery, power-folding 3rd-row seat.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Tubular side steps, roof rails.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Deletes: heated/cooled front seats, roof rack.
Machined alloy wheels, 4WD adds: 4-wheel drive, 2-speed transfer case, front tow hooks, 265/70R17 all-terrain white-letter tires.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
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Off-Road Pkg.
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4WD XLT/XLT Sport
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$320
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$272
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Tubular side steps, skid plates, off-road suspension.
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Technical Convenience Pkg.
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XLT, XLT Sport
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$195
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$166
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Keypad entry, heated power mirrors, automatic day/night rearview mirror.
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Class IV Trailer Tow Pkg.
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Eddie Bauer, King Ranch, Limited, XLT, XLT Sport
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$350
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$298
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Class IV hitch/receiver, 4/7-pin connector, transmission-oil cooler. NA XLS.
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Powertrain |
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Limited-slip differential
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Eddie Bauer, King Ranch, Limited, XLT, XLT Sport
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$285
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$243
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NA 2WD XLS. NA w/antiskid system.
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Safety |
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Front and 2nd-row curtain side airbags
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Eddie Bauer, King Ranch, Limited, XLT, XLT Sport
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$595
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$506
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Includes rollover deployment. NA XLS.
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Antiskid system
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Eddie Bauer, King Ranch, Limited, XLT, XLT Sport
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$595
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$506
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Includes traction control, rollover sensors. XLT, XLT Sport require front captain chairs. NA XLS.
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Rear-obstacle-detection system
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Eddie Bauer, King Ranch, Limited, XLT, XLT Sport
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$255
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$217
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NA XLS.
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Navigation system
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Eddie Bauer, Limited, King Ranch
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$1,995
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$1,696
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DVD entertainment system
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Eddie Bauer, King Ranch, Limited, XLT, XLT Sport
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$1,500
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$1,275
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XLT, XLT Sport, require AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer, front captain chairs. NA XLS.
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AM/FM/cassette/CD/MP3 player
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Eddie Bauer
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$0
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$0
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AM/FM radio w/in-dash 6-disc CD/MP3 changer
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XLT, XLT Sport
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$255
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$217
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Power sunroof
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Eddie Bauer, King Ranch, Limited, XLT, XLT Sport
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$860
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$731
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Requires front and 2nd-row curtain side airbags. XLT, XLT Sport require front captain chairs. NA XLS.
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Front captain chairs
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XLT, XLT Sport
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$595
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$506
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Front captain chairs w/leather upholstery
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XLT, XLT Sport
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$2,175
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$1,849
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Includes leather-wrapped steering wheel.
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2nd-row captain chairs
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XLT, XLT Sport
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$530
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$451
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XLT, XLT Sport require front captain chairs.
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2nd-row leather captain chairs
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Eddie Bauer, King Ranch, Limited, XLT, XLT Sport
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$795
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$676
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XLT, XLT Sport require front captain chairs w/leather upholstery. NA XLS.
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Power-folding 3rd-row seat
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Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLT, XLT Sport
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$495
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$421
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XLT, XLT Sport require front captain chairs. NA XLS. Std. King Ranch.
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Heated/cooled front seats
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Eddie Bauer
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$625
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$532
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King Ranch
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$700
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$595
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Includes power passenger seat.
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Power-adjustable pedals
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XLT, XLT Sport
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$120
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$102
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Power rear-quarter windows
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Eddie Bauer, Limited, King Ranch
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$125
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$107
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Requires rear-obstacle-detection system.
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Universal garage door opener
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Eddie Bauer, Limited, King Ranch
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$120
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$102
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Roof rack
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XLT, XLT Sport, Eddie Bauer, King Ranch
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$40
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$34
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Special paint
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Limited
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$365
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$310
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Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires |
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Skid plates
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4WD King Ranch
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$100
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$85
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Load-leveling suspension
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Eddie Bauer, King Ranch, Limited, XLT, XLT Sport
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$815
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$692
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NA XLS. NA w/Off-Road Pkg.
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265/70R17 white-letter tires
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2WD XLT
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$125
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$107
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2006 Ford Expedition Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Ford Expedition 4-door wagon |
| Wheelbase, in. | 119.0 |
| Overall Length, in. | 205.8 |
| Overall Width, in. | 78.7 |
| Overall Height, in. | 76.6 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 5607 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 110.5 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 28.0 |
| Seating Capacity | 9 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 39.7 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.2 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 39.8 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 38.7 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| sohc V8 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 5.4 /330 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 300 @ 5000 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 365 @ 3750 |
| Availability | Standard |
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| 4-speed automatic | 14/17 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Ford Expedition 4-door wagon |
| Front Impact, Driver | 5 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 5 |
| Rollover Resistance | 4 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | None/-- | 5/100,000 on Focus. 8/100,000 on Escape Hybrid components. |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 5/Unlimited | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 3/36,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
USA
Drivewheels:
4-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive
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Tester's Comments
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Major Options: Third Row Power Fold Seat, Tubular Step Bar, Technical Convenience Package, Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Power Adjustable Brake/Acceleration Control With Memory, 17-inch Machined Aluminum Wheels, Reverse Sensing System, Second Row Captains Chair, Skid Plate Package, Power Moonroof, Advance Trac, Safety Canopy w/Rollover Sensor, Cloth Sun Visor with HomeLink, Power Quarter Flip Windows, Rear Seat Entertainment DVD Consumer Guide® Fuel Economy: 11.46 mpg (what's this?) Problems During Test: None From The Back Seat Damon Bell If you're in the market for a full-size SUV, the Expedition is a fine choice. Choose your trim levels carefully, though. . . this top-of-the-line King Ranch tester adds fancier leather upholstery and a handy power-folding rear seat as part of its $1600 premium over the Limited model. But it deletes the Limited's heated and cooled front seats--a feature I definitely missed during my wintery test time with the King Ranch. Ed Piotrowski While Expedition as a whole remains a compelling choice, King Ranch trim is a tough sell considering its price premium, ugly interior trim/color and lack of heated seats. The battle between the next-generation versions of this and Tahoe should be a good one. Tom Appel King Ranch decor more garish than grand, does little to enhance the value of Ford's otherwise solid big SUV. Avoid the frills and Expedition is a fine big-family hauler. |
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