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11/14/2000 - 2001 Ford - Expedition - Major Product Changes

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Major Product Changes

Major Product Changes

OVERVIEW

The 2001 Expedition offers exceptional towing and payload; seats up to nine passengers; and still fits in a standard sized garage. Combining all of this with an impressive list of safety features, Expedition is for those who do not want to trade off comfort or style for utility and off-road ruggedness. Expedition is the Ultimate Adventure SUV true to Ford's truck heritage providing the capabilities to experience the "real" outdoors in surprising comfort and control with a consistent premium brand image.

MODEL/SERIES/AVAILABILITY

Improved feature packaging

Easy to remember themed option groups

New Fleet Special Service page added

EXTERIOR CHANGES

Colors Added:

Estate Green Clearcoat Metallic (ST) to XLT

Dark Highland Green Clearcoat Metallic (PX) to Fleet Special Service and XLT

Arizona Beige Clearcoat Metallic (AQ) to XLT

Colors Deleted:

Amazon Green Clearcoat Metallic

Harvest Gold Clearcoat Metallic

FUNCTIONAL CHANGES

Engine block heater (Required & only available in 6 states - AK, MN, ND, SD, MT, WY, all other states only avail. via FCSD)

Important Carryover Features:

Power moonroof available w/auxiliary air conditioning and heat (req. Premium Sport Appearance Package or No Boundaries Group on XLT and is optional on Eddie Bauer)

2 ^nd row leather captain chairs available on Eddie Bauer (provides walk-through access to 3 ^rd row)

CONTENT CHANGES

New Standard Features on XLT:

Privacy glass

New Standard Features on Eddie Bauer:

HomeLink®

Class IV Trailer Tow Package (4x4) for towing up to 8100#

OPTIONS ADDED:

Rear Seat Entertainment System (VHS) available on Eddie Bauer

XLT No Boundaries Group (61B)

Monochromatic all-black exterior

Standard dark graphite sport woven cloth captain's chairs (optional medium graphite leather)

Illuminated running boards

17" 5-spoke aluminum wheel

P275/60R17 OWL all-season tires (4x2)

P265/70R17 OWL all-terrain tires (4x4)

Fog Lamps

Chrome exterior mirrors; grille surround

Bodyside moldings with bright insert

OPTION PROGRAM CHANGES:

Combined front seat side airbags and Reverse Sensing System

XLT Premium Sport Appearance Group Changes:

New textures/upscale appearance cloth seat fabric

Comfort/Convenience Group Changes:

Privacy glass made standard

Major Standard Equipment

	XLT	Eddie Bauer
EXTERIOR
ANTENNA — Concealed	·	·
BUMPER — Chrome, front w/top cap	·	·
Chrome rear step (4000# trailer tow rating)	·	·
FOG LAMPS		·
GLASS — Solar tinted (complete)	·	·
« Privacy (rear quarter power, rear doors, rear window)	·	·
GLASS, QUARTER WINDOWS — Fixed	·
Power flip privacy		·
GRILLE SURROUND — Bright w/argent insert	·
Color keyed w/argent insert		·
HEADLIGHTS — Aero	·	·
Autolamp feature		·
LIFTGATE — With flip-up glass	·	·
LUGGAGE RACK	·	·
MIRRORS — Dual fold-away w/power adjustment	·
Dual fold-away power signal heated memory mirrors		·
MOLDINGS — Color keyed w/bright insert	·
Color keyed		·
Wheel lip and rocker (in Arizona Beige accent color)		·
RUNNING BOARDS — In Arizona Beige color		·
STOP LIGHT, CENTER HIGH MOUNT	·	·
TAILLIGHTS — Tu-tone	·	·
TOW HOOKS — Front (4x4 only)	·	·
WHEEL TRIM — 16" styled steel	·
17" chromed steel		·
WIPERS — Front speed sensitive/intermittent/washer	·	·
Rear intermittent/washer/defroster	·	·
INTERIOR
ACCESSORY DELAY — Power windows (XLT), power quarter windows (E. Bauer) and moonroof	·	·
AIR BAGS — Driver and passenger passive restraint	·	·
AIR CONDITIONING — Manual	·
Electronic automatic temperature control w/auxiliary A/C & heat (rear)		·
ASHCUPS — Instrument panel lighted (1), 2nd row in door trim panel (2)	·	·
ASSIST HANDLES — 1st row (2), 2nd row (2)	·	·
CARGO AREA TIE DOWNS	·	·
CARPET — Color keyed 13.5-oz.	·	·
CIGARETTE LIGHTER	·	·
COAT HOOKS — 2nd row (2), cargo area (2)	·	·
CONSOLES — Floor storage, coin holder, rear pass. radio and aux. A/C controls, rear power point, headphone jacks, tissue holder, front floor w/cupholders (2) and soft padded leather cover		·
Overhead — With map lights, sunglasses holder, garage door opener bin, power rear quarter window switch, electronic display w/DTE, avg. fuel economy and compass		·
CUPHOLDERS — Instrument panel (2), 2nd row center armrest (2) and 3rd row quarter trim panels (2)	·	·
DOOR TRIM PANELS — Color keyed vinyl w/front and rear door map pockets	·	·
FLOOR MATS, CARPETED — Front and rear	·	·
GLOVE BOX	·	·
HEADLINER — Color keyed cloth	·	·
« HOMELINK®		·
INSTRUMENT PANEL — Color keyed w/side window demisters	·	·
INSTRUMENTATION (Analog) — Voltmeter, oil pressure, water temperature, speedometer/odometer, tachometer, and fuel	·	·
KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD — NA w/Fleet Special Service Package	·	·
LIGHTS — Underhood, glove box, front door puddle, front dome/map, overhead rear cargo, and 2nd row map lights (Eddie Bauer only)	·	·
MEMORY FEATURE — Driver's seat, outside mirrors and pedals		·
MIRROR — Day/night	·
Electrochromic day/night auto dimming		·
POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDALS — Brake and accelerator	·	·
POWER DOOR LOCKS — With childproof rear doors	·	·
POWER POINTS — Instrument panel, floor console	·	·
POWER WINDOWS — With one-touch down on driver's side	·	·
RADIO — Premium AM/FM stereo w/cassette & 4-speakers	·
Mach Audio System w/cassette & 7 premium speakers		·
CD changer (6-disc)		·
REAR FLOOR HEAT DUCTS	·	·
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY — With 2 key fobs and illuminated entry (NA w/Fleet Special Package)	·	·
SAFETY BELTS — Color keyed lap shoulder w/adjustable D-rings and 3-point for all outboard passengers	·	·
SEATS — 40/60 power driver split bench cloth w/driver manual lumbar	·
Captain's chairs in leather with 6-way driver power, driver/passenger manual lumbar, map pockets and driver memory		·
Head restraints on outboard positions	·	·
2nd row 60/40 split bench cloth w/center armrest/cupholders, reclining and fold flat w/carpet on backside (leather w/Eddie Bauer)	·	·
3rd row bench seat — Removable fold tip stow seat w/seat roller system (cloth on XLT/vinyl on Eddie Bauer)	·	·
SECURILOCK™ — Passive anti-theft system	·	·
SIDE INTRUSION DOOR BEAMS	·	·
SPEED CONTROL	·	·
STEERING WHEEL — Color keyed polyurethane/tilt	·
Color keyed leather wrapped/tilt		·
SUNVISORS — Color keyed cloth w/aux. visors and RH vanity mirror	·
Color keyed cloth w/aux. visors and dual illuminated mirrors		·
WARNING LIGHTS — Door ajar, fasten safety belts, anti-lock brakes, cruise control, engine check, air bag, high beams on, parking brake, low fuel, high temp., low oil pressure, low washer, anti-theft and turn signal	·	·

FUNCTIONAL	4x2	4x4
ALTERNATOR	130-Amp	130-Amp
AXLE FRONT — Independent	3500#	3950#
AXLE REAR ³	3900#	3900#
BATTERY — Maintenance free	72-Amp hr (650 C.C.A.)	72-Amp hr (650 C.C.A.)
BATTERY SAVER	Std.	Std.
BRAKES — Power disc w/4-wheel anti-lock	Std.	Std.
ENGINE	4.6L SOHC V8	4.6L SOHC V8 ¹
FUEL TANK	26.0 Gal (98L)	30 Gal (113L)
4X4 SYSTEM		Control Trac (shift-on-the-fly)
SPRINGS, FRONT	3050# Coil ²	3500#-Torsion bar
SPRINGS, REAR	3900# ³	4200#
STABILIZER BAR	Front/rear	Front/rear
STEERING — Power	Std.	Std.
TIRES — Five	P255/70Rx16 BSW All-season	P255/70Rx16 BSW All-season
TIRES, SPARE — Steel	Underbody crank down	Underbody crank down
TRANSFER CASE		2-Speed
TRANSMISSION	4-Spd automatic O/D	4-Spd automatic O/D
WHEELS — Five	7.0J 5-hole	7.0J 5-hole

¹ 5.4L SOHC standard on Eddie Bauer (4x4)

² 3200# with 5.4L engine

³ 4200# with 5.4L engine

Series/Options

			XLT	Eddie Bauer
BODY CODE 4x2			U15	U17
4x4			U16	U18	REMARKS/RESTRICTIONS
WHEELBASE	119"		X	X
		CODE
MAJOR STANDARD EQUIPMENT
MAJOR STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Fixed Rear Quarter Windows			S	U
Privacy Glass «			S	S
Manual Air Conditioning			S	U
Power Adjustable Pedals			S	S
Tow Hooks (4x4)			S	S	4x4 only.
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control				S
Fog Lamps				S
Mirrors, Power Signal Heated Memory				S
Power Flip-Out Quarter Windows				S
Running Boards, Illuminated				S	Arizona Beige accent color.
AVAILABLE OPTION GROUPS
GROUPS
*Comfort/Convenience Group*		66A	0	S
Captain's Chairs w/Floor Console/6-Way Power Driver's Seat & Manual Driver/Pass. Lumbar					May substitute cloth 40/60 power driver split bench w/credit on XLT. Leather seating surfaces on Eddie Bauer; cloth seats on XLT.
Auxiliary Heater/Air Conditioner (Rear)
Dual Illuminated Visor Mirrors
Electrochromic Mirror
Illuminated Running Boards					Black on XLT, Arizona Beige accent color on Eddie Bauer.
Power Heated Mirrors
16" Cast Aluminum Wheels
P255/70Rx16 OWL All-Terrain Tires
Overhead Console					Incl. compass and outside air temp (XLT only).
*Premium Sport Appearance (PSA) Group*		552	0	—	Req. 66A Comfort/Convenience Group.
Sport Woven Cloth Captain's Chairs «					Medium Graphite leather seating surfaces captain's chairs optional.
Accent Color Rear Bumper					Also includes color keyed front bumper/grille/door moldings.
Fog Lamps
Skid Plate Package					4x4 only.
Step Bar					Replaces illuminated running boards.
17" 10-Spoke Cast Aluminum Wheels
P275/60x17 All-Season Tires					4x2.
P265/70x17 OWL All-Terrain Tires					4x4.
*No Boundaries Group «*		61B	0	—	Avail. in monochromatic all-Black Clearcoat exterior only. Req. 66A Comfort/Convenience Group.
Sport Woven Cloth Captain's Chairs					Medium graphite leather seating surfaces captain's chairs optional.
Illuminated Running Boards
17" 5-Spoke Aluminum Wheels
P275/60x17 All-Season Tires					4x2.
P265/70x17 OWL All-Terrain Tires					4x4.
Fog Lamps
Bodyside Molding (w/bright insert)
Chrome exterior mirrors; grille surround
AVAILABLE OPTIONS
POWERTRAINS
4.6L SOHC/4-Speed Auto O/D		99W/44U	S	S	Std. on Eddie Bauer 4x2.
5.4L SOHC/4-Speed Auto O/D		99L/44E	0	S	Req. 3.55 LS axle with 428 High Altitude Principle Use. Std. on Eddie Bauer 4x4.
California Emissions System		422	0	0
High Altitude Principal Use		428	0	0	Recommended for regions over 4,000 ft. elevation. Req. 3.55 LS axle with 5.4L SOHC engine.
TIRES/WHEELS
P255/70Rx16 BSW All-Season		T54	S	—	Req. 642 16" Styled Steel Wheel.
P255/70Rx16 OWL All-Terrain		T65	I	—	Req. 646 16" Cast Aluminum Wheel. Incl. in 66A Comfort/Convenience Group.
P265/70Rx17 OWL All-Terrain		T5N	I	S	4x4 only. Incl. w/552 PSA Group on XLT.
P275/60Rx17 OWL All-Season		T7L	I	S	4x2 only. Incl. w/552 PSA Group on XLT.
Wheels, Styled Steel (16")		642	S	—	Req. T54 P255/70Rx16 BSW All-Season Tire.
Wheels, Cast Aluminum (16")		646	I	—	Req. T65 P255/70Rx16 OWL All-Terrain. Incl. in 66A Comfort/Convenience Group.
Wheels, 10-Spoke Cast Aluminum (17")		64Z	I	—	Incl. w/552 PSA Group. Only available with 552 PSA Group.
Wheels, Chrome Steel (17")		64B	—	S	4x4 req. 3.55 LS rear axle w/5.4L eng.
SEATS
Cloth 40/60 Power Driver Split Bench		M	S	—	Incl. 6-way power driver's seat and manual driver lumbar.
Captain's Chairs, Cloth w/Floor Console		F	0	—	Incl. 6-way power driver's seat and manual driver lumbar. Req. 66A Comfort/Convenience Group.
Captain's Chairs, Leather Seating Surfaces w/Floor Console		1	0	S	Incl. 6-way power driver's seat, manual driver lumbar, front floor and vinyl 3 ^rd row seating. Req. 66A Comfort/Convenience Group
2 ^nd Row Captain's Chairs w/Leather Seating Surfaces		21B	—	0	Incl. fold flat feature w/carpet on backside.
Heated Front Seats (Driver/Pass.)		90H	—	0	Avail. w/leather seating surfaces captain's chairs only.
AUDIO
Premium Electronic AM/FM Stereo/Clock/Cassette		588	S	—	Incl. 4-speakers and speed compensated volume control.
Ford MACH Audio System/Cassette		916	—	S	Incl. 7 premium speakers.
CD Changer (6-Disc)		91P	0	S	Req. 66A Comfort/Convenience Group w/captain's chairs.
Rear Seat Entertainment System «		915	—	0
OTHER OPTIONS
Axle, Limited Slip Rear			0	0	See Powertrain page for details.
Class IV Trailer Towing Group		535	0	0	See Group/Misc. page for contents. Incl. rear load leveling (incl. 30 gal. fuel tank) on 4x2 models. Standard on Eddie Bauer 4x4.
Four Corner Load Leveling Suspension		68P	0	0	4x4 only. Req. 535 Class IV Trailer Towing Group.
License Plate Bracket		153	0	0	Req. and generated in states issuing two license plates.
Power Moonroof		43M	0	0	Req. 552 PSA Group or 61B No Boundaries Group on XLT. Incl. shade & mini overhead console (EB console incl. power moonroof switch, power flip quarter window switches & elect. display trip computer). XLT console incl. power moonroof switch and elect. display.
Reverse Sensing System		162	0	0	Req. 67A Side Air Bags.
Side Air Bags		67A	0	0	Req. captain's chairs and 162 Reverse Sensing System.
Skid Plate Package		413	0	0	4x4 only. Incl. front differential/suspension and skid plate for fuel tank and transfer case.

Fleet Special Service Vehicle

			XLT
BODY CODE 4x2			U15
4x4			U16	REMARKS/RESTRICTIONS
WHEELBASE	119"		X
		CODE
MAJOR STANDARD EQUIPMENT
MAJOR STANDARD EQUIPMENT
Fixed Rear Quarter Windows			S
Manual Air Conditioning			S
Power Adjustable Pedals			S
Privacy Glass			S
Tow Hooks (4x4)			S
AVAILABLE OPTION GROUPS
GROUPS
*FLEET SPECIAL SERVICE*		17K		Fleet only.
*Includes:*
Cloth Bucket Seats in Medium Graphite w/ Manual Driver Lumbar
2 ^nd Row Vinyl Bench w/o Armrest/Cupholder
Floor Covering, Heavy Duty Rubber
Cloth Visors w/o Auxiliary Visors
Day/Night Rear View Mirror
642 Styled Steel Wheels
P255/70Rx16 BSW All-Season Tires
Painted Front and Rear Bumpers
Black Painted Mirrors
Black Painted Door Handles
Black Painted Door Moldings
*Deletes:*
Floor Mats
Remote Keyless Entry (Key Fobs) & Illuminated Entry
Remote Keyless Entry Pad
Power Driver's Seat
3 ^rd Row Bench Seat
1 ^st Row Center Floor Console
POWERTRAINS
4.6L SOHC/4-Speed Auto O/D		99W/44U	S
5.4L SOHC/4-Speed Auto O/D		99L/44E	0	Req. 3.55 LS axle with 428 High Altitude Principle Use.
California Emissions System		422	0
High Altitude Principal Use		428	0	Recommended for regions over 4,000 ft. elevation. Req. 3.55 LS axle with 5.4L SOHC engine.
TIRES/WHEELS
P255/70Rx16 BSW All-Season		T54	S	4x2.
P255/70Rx16 OWL All-Terrain		T65	S	4x4.
Wheels, Styled Steel (16")		642	S
SEATS
40/60 Power Driver's Split Bench		M	0	Late Availability. Incl. 6-way power driver's seat & manual driver lumbar.
Cloth Bucket Seats		S	I	Deletes 1 ^st row center floor console.
2 ^nd Row 60/40 Split Cloth Bench		21S	0
3 ^rd Row Vinyl Bench Seat		875	0	Req. 574 Aux. Heater A/C (rear).
AUDIO
Premium Electronic AM/FM Stereo/Clock/ Cassette		588	S	Incl. 4-speakers and speed compensated volume control.
OTHER OPTIONS
Auxiliary Heater/Air Conditioner (Rear)		574	0	Req. 3 ^rd row seat. Incl. electrochromic mirror, dual illuminated visor mirrors, & overhead console (compass & outside air temp.).
Axle, Limited Slip Rear			0	See Powertrain page for details.
Class IV Trailer Towing Group		535	0	See Group/Misc. page for contents. Incl. rear load leveling (incl. 30 gal. fuel tank) on 4x2 models.
License Plate Bracket		153	0	Req. and generated in states issuing two license plates.
Running Boards, Illuminated		186	0
Skid Plate Package		413	0	4x4 only. Incl. front differential/suspension and skid plate for fuel tank and transfer case.

Group Options

COMFORT/CONVENIENCE GROUP (66A)

Captain's chairs with center floor console; leather seating surfaces on Eddie Bauer, cloth seats on XLT with an upgrade to leather available

6-Way power driver seat

Auxiliary heater/air conditioning (rear)

Dual illuminated visor mirrors

Illuminated running boards

Power heated mirrors

16" Cast aluminum wheels

P255/70Rx16 OWL all-terrain tires

Electrochromic mirrors

TRAILER TOW GROUP, CLASS IV (535)

7-Pin trailer wiring harness

Class III frame mounted hitch

Super engine cooling

Auxiliary auto. transmission oil cooler

Rear load leveling (4x2 only)

NOTE: See Salesperson's Source Book or Ford RV Trailer Towing Guide for specific trailer towing limits and corresponding required equipment.

PREMIUM SPORT APPEARANCE GROUP (552)

Color keyed bumpers/grille/door moldings

Fog lamps

10-Spoke cast aluminum wheels

P275 all-season tires (4x2) OWL

P265 all-terrain tires (4x4) OWL

Skid Plate Package (4x4 only)

Step bar (replaces illuminated running boards)

Dark Titanium accent wheel lip moldings

Sport woven (Dark Graphite interior) cloth captain's chairs

Optional Medium Graphite leather captain's chairs

Dark Titanium accent color rear bumper w/black step pad

NO BOUNDARIES GROUP (61B)

Monochromatic all black clearcoat exterior

Sport woven (dark graphite interior)

Optional medium graphite leather captain's chairs

17" 5-spoke aluminum wheel

P275/60R17 OWL all-season tires (4x2)

P265/70R17 OWL all-terrain tires (4x4)

Fog lamps

Illuminated running boards

Chrome exterior mirrors; grille surround

Bodyside moldings with bright insert

Color & Trim

		INTERIOR TRIM COLORS
INTERIOR TRIM TYPE AND COLOR SELECTOR NOTE: First letter denotes type, second letter denotes color.		Medium Graphite	Dark Graphite	Medium Parchment
FLEET SPECIAL SERVICE
Cloth Buckets/Vinyl 2 ^nd /3 ^rd Row		S2
Cloth 40/60 Power Driver Split Bench		M2
X LT
Cloth 40/60 Power Driver Split Bench		M2	MT	MH
Captain's Chairs, Cloth w/Floor Console		F2	FT	FH
Captain's Chairs, Leather Seating Surfaces w/Floor Console		12		1H
XLT PREM. SPORT APPEARANCE GROUP (552)
Captain's Chairs, Sport Woven Cloth			7T
Captain's Chairs, Leather Seating Surfaces w/Floor Console		12
XLT NO BOUNDARIES GROUP (61B)
Captain's Chairs, Sport Woven Cloth			7T
Captain's Chairs, Leather Seating Surfaces w/Floor Console		12
EDDIE BAUER
Captain's Chairs, Leather Seating Surfaces w/Floor Console		12		1H
EXTERIOR COLOR		AVAILABILITY
COLOR	CODE
FLEET SPECIAL SERVICE
Dark Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic	JL	·
Medium Wedgewood Blue Clearcoat Metallic	LD	·
Deep Wedgewood Blue Clearcoat Metallic	LL	·
« Dark Highland Green Clearcoat Metallic	PX	·
Black Clearcoat	UA	·
Silver Clearcoat Metallic	YN	·
Oxford White Clearcoat	YZ	·
XLT
« Arizona Beige Clearcoat Metallic	AQ		·	·
Dark Toreador Red Clearcoat Metallic	JL	·	·	·
Medium Wedgewood Blue Clearcoat Metallic

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