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Rugged Luxury. 2008 Expedition .

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Expedition Specifications

Exterior Dimensions
Drive system Expedition 4x2/4x4 Expedition EL 4x2/4x4
Wheelbase (in.) 119 131
Length (in.) 206.5 221.3
Height - with options - (in.) 77.2 77.7/78.3
Width - with mirrors (in.) 91.8 91.8
Width - without mirrors (in.) 78.8 78.8
Width - mirrors folded (in.) 79.7 79.7
Track front/rear (in.) Front: 67.0 Front: 67.0
 Rear: 67.2 Rear: 67.2
Angle of departure (degrees) 21.4/21.5 20.1/20.9
Angle of approach (degrees) 22.8/22.6 23.1/24.1
Ramp breakover angle (degrees) 18.4/18.3 17.6/18.7
Minimum Running Ground Clearance (in.) 8.7 8.7


Interior Dimensions
 Expedition 4x2/4x4 Expedition EL4x2/4x4
Head room (in.)   
First row 39.6 39.5
Second row 39.8 39.7
Third row 38.3 38
Shoulder room (in.)   
First row 63.2 63.2
Second row 63.7 63.7
Third row 51.9 67.1
Hip room (in.)   
First row 60.2 60.2
Second row 59.9 59.9
Third row 50.2 51.8
Leg room (in.)   
First row 41.1 41.1
Second row 39.1 39.1
Third row 37.7 37.7


Capacities: Passengers, Luggage, Fuel
 Expedition 4x2/4x4 Expedition EL 4x2/4x4
Maximum seating capacity 9 9
Cargo volume (cu. ft.)   
Behind first row 108.3 130.8
Behind second row 55 85.5
Behind third row 18.6 42.6
Fuel capacity (gal.) 28 33.5


Engine Specifications
 Expedition Expedition EL
Engine type 5.4L SOHC 3V V8 5.4L SOHC 3V V8
Engine electronics EEC-V electronic engine controls with integrated coil EEC-V electronic engine controls with integrated coil
Displacement 5.4L (330 CID) 5.4L (330 CID)
Horsepower (SAE net@ rpm) 300@5,000 300@5,000
Torque (lb.-ft. @rpm) 365@3,750 365@3,750
Compression ratio 9.8:1 9.8:1
Bore x stroke (in.) 3.55 x 4.17 3.55 x 4.17
Main bearings 5 5
Valve lifters Hydraulic roller Hydraulic roller
Fuel delivery Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection Sequential multi-port electronic fuel injection
Recommended fuel Regular unleaded Regular unleaded
Fuel economy (4x2) EPA est. mpg: 14 city/19 hwy EPA est. mpg: NA/NA*
Transmission type 6-speed automatic O/D 6-speed automatic O/D
Engine block material Cast iron Cast iron
Cylinder head material Aluminum alloy Aluminum alloy
*Due to weight and vehicle classification, Expedition EL versions are not tested in EPA cycle.


Chassis Specifications
 Expedition Expedition EL
Front suspension Independent double-wishbone, short-and-long arms (SLA) design with coil-over-shock and stabilizer bar Independent double-wishbone, short-and-long arms (SLA) design with coil-over-shock and stabilizer bar
Front shocks Gas-charged Gas-charged
Rear suspension Independent multilink design with coil-over shocks and stabilizer bar Independent multilink design with coil-over shocks and stabilizer bar
Rear shocks Gas-charged Gas-charged
Front and rear brakes Anti-lock power, 4-wheel disc Anti-lock power, 4-wheel disc
Steering Variable assist power Variable assist power


Standard Trailer Tow Capacity
 Expedition   Expedition EL   
Engine Axle Ratio Max. GCWR Max. Trailer Weight (properly equipped) Axle Ratio Max. GCWR Max. Trailer Weight (properly equipped)
5.4L V8 (4x2) 3.31 11800 6,000 lbs. 3.31 12200 6,000 lbs.
5.4L V8 (4x4) 3.73 12100 6,000 lbs. 3.73 12400 6,000 lbs.


Optional Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Capacity
 Expedition   Expedition EL   
Engine Axle Ratio Max. GCWR Max. Trailer Weight (properly equipped) Axle Ratio Max. GCWR Max. Trailer Weight (properly equipped)
5.4L V8 (4x2) 3.73 15000 9,200 lbs. 3.73 15000 9,000 lbs.
5.4L V8 (4x4) 3.73 15000 9,000 lbs. 3.73 15000 8,750 lbs.

Ford reserves the right to change product specifications at any time without incurring obligations.
†Always wear your safety belt and secure children in the rear seat.