1997 Ford Expedition Specifications

119" Eddie Bauer
MSRP based on 119" Eddie Bauer
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 15 mpg City/20 mpg Hwy
Engine GAS V8,
EPA Class No Data
Style Name 119" Eddie Bauer
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style Sport Utility
Transmission 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
Rear Door Type Liftgate
Weight Information
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) 3900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) 6750
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2544
Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) 3600
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 11,000
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 2256
Interior Dimensions
Second Hip Room (in) 62.3
Front Head Room (in) 39.8
Second Leg Room (in) 38.9
Third Shoulder Room (in) NA
Front Hip Room (in) 61.5
Third Head Room (in) NA
Front Leg Room (in) 40.8
Second Shoulder Room (in) 64.4
Third Hip Room (in) NA
Passenger Capacity 5
Second Head Room (in) 39.8
Third Leg Room (in) NA
Front Shoulder Room (in) 63.9
Exterior Dimensions
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 7.5
Step Up Height - Front (in) 18.6
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) 204.6
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) 29.3
Side Door Opening Height (in) NA
Overhang, Front (in) 38.6
Rear Door Opening Height (in) 39.3
Step Up Height - Side (in) NA
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 78.6
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 6.8
Side Door Opening Width (in) NA
Wheelbase (in) 119.0
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in) 46.9
Rear Door Opening Width (in) 57.0
Height, Overall (in) 74.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 (ft³) 118.3
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 (in) 82.2
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings (in) 48.5
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 (ft³) NA
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 4 (in) NA
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 (ft³) 62.5
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 (in) 52.4
Cargo Box (Area) Height (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console (in) NA
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline (in) - TBD -
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 (ft³) 11.9
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 (in) - TBD -

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) NA
Fuel Tank Location Midship
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 26
Aux Fuel Tank Location NA
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 15

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Type GAS V8
Engine Oil Cooler NA
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 215 @ 4400
Displacement 4.6L (281)
Engine Order Code 99W
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 290 @ 3250
Fuel System SEFI
Transmission
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.70
Trans Power Take Off NA
Transfer Case Power Take Off NA
Trans Order Code 44U
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.55
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.33
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High NA
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans PTO Access NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low NA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.84
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Transfer Case Model NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Brakes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake ABS System Four Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.15 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line) NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake Type Power
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.13 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), On Center 16.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 42.2
Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock 16.1
Steering Type Speed-Sensitive Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 40.4
Tires
Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) 2064
Rear Tire Order Code T65
Front Tire Capacity (lbs) 2064
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare 692
Rear Tire Size P255/70R16
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front 692
Spare Tire Order Code T65
Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) 2064
Front Tire Order Code T65
Spare Tire Size P255/70R16
Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear 692
Front Tire Size P255/70R16
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.0
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.0
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.0
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Suspension
Axle Ratio (:1) - Front NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) .83
Suspension Type - Rear Coil Spring
Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) 3600
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 34.9
Axle Type - Front Independent SLA
Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear 3.31
Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) 3000
Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3900
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 1.34
Suspension Type - Front Indep Coil Spring
Axle Type - Rear Semi-Floating
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 34.9
Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) 3900

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Note all components except tires, wear items, maintenance. Safety Restraint Coverage - 5 years/50,000 miles
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Note perforation of sheet metal panels - 3 years/36,000 miles for corrosion that does not cause holes in sheetmetal.
Corrosion Years 5
Emissions Note Emissions Performance - Federal Emissions Emissions Defect - 3 years/36,000 miles or 8 years/80,000 miles on selected parts Performance - 2 years/24,000 miles Audio Systems - 3 years/36,000 miles audio systems related defects on specific parts.
Roadside Assistance Note Roadside Assistance Program 1-800-241-FORD (3673) - includes - towing, changing a flat tire, jump starting a dead battery, lockout service, fuel delivery.
Warranty Note New vehicle Bumper-to-Bumper -

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 13
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) NA
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 130
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 650
Maximum Alternator Watts 1950
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 400
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 8000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 4000
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 800
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