Originally Posted by GlassLeather&Wood

If you get the second row captains chairs (split seats similar to the front row captains chairs) which have an open center alley/pass through, there is no problem getting to the third row seats. Passengers are free to move about the cabin from second to third row or vise versa (don’t recommend this while the vehicle is in motion, all passengers should be properly secured before getting underway)

But, this luxury option will cut the seating capacity from 8 (including the driver) down to 7. So if you really need 8 occupant seating, I would not recommend that option.

Power deployable/retractable running boards also help smaller passengers to gain access into the Expedition. This option was introduced on the 2008 model Expeditions. It is only available on Eddie Bauer, King Ranch and Limited versions.

They extend down lower than the fixed running boards (which come standard) and will fold up into a stowed position under the vehicle (they look like regular rocker panels when retracted) This also increase side ground clearance, a good thing if you get a 4x4 equipped Expedition and plan to take it in places where paved roads don’t go.
You can also alter their operation via the information message center in the instrumentation cluster. They deploy fast, no waiting, and have a kick-back function.

The heavy duty trailer tow package includes the following and is (currently) standard on Limited and King Ranch trims. Optional on XLT and Eddie Bauer.


Heavy duty trailer tow package:
• Heavy duty trailer tow preparation, vehicle comes prepped and ready to tow, right-out-of-the-box
• Heavy duty V-5 rated Class IV weight distributing receiver hitch
• Prewired for electronic trailer brake controller module
• Wiring harness, includes 4 and 7 pin quick connectors
• Heavy duty auxiliary transmission oil cooler
• Heavy duty radiator
• Heavy duty flashers

Note that trailer sway control (TSC) was introduced on 2010 Ford Expeditions, and it is standard equipment. A factory dash mounted trailer brake controller module is not available, yet. But seeing how they are available on pickup trucks and some of the Expedition’s fellow SUV competitors, I suspect it won’t be long before such an option is available.