2001 FORD EXPEDITION MEETS THE DEMANDS OF FULL-SIZE SUV BUYERS

"The Ford Expedition is the best-selling full-size SUV on the market and has been since it was introduced as a 1997 model. For 2001, it is expected to continue its leadership by offering the functionality, safety, security and comfort that full-size SUV customers demand and have come to expect from a Ford SUV. From weekday use to weekend chores, Expedition offers the towing, interior roominess, power and maneuverability to deal with even the toughest driving situations." ? Doug Scott, Ford Division SUV Group marketing manager

New for 2001

Expedition's standard 4.6L SOHC V-8 engine has additional power thanks to a revised intake manifold, and a new aluminum block has reduced the weight of the engine. An engine block heater is now standard on models sold in cold weather climates, and a Class IV Trailer Tow Package has been made standard on the Eddie Bauer 4x4 model.

Privacy Glass™ has been made standard on all models. The Eddie Bauer model now has a standard HomeLinkr universal transmitter, and offers a Rear-seat Entertainment System as an option. The XLT Comfort and Convenience Group now has power heated exterior mirrors and 16-inch cast aluminum wheels with all-terrain tires. The optional XLT Premium Sport Appearance Group now includes 17-inch 10-spoke cast aluminum wheels.

The 2001 Expedition has the power and capability to take on the great outdoors with ease. Outstanding towing and payload capacity, proven Triton™ engines and a comprehensive list of performance and handling features make Expedition perfect for adventurous, ready-for-anything customers.

Expedition's 4.6L SOHC Triton™ V-8 engine is standard on XLT and Eddie Bauer 4x2 models and produces 215 horsepower at 4400 rpm and 290 lb.-ft. of torque at 3250 rpm(1). The 5.4L SOHC Triton™ V-8, standard on the Eddie Bauer 4x4 and optional on XLT, delivers 260 horsepower at 4500 rpm and 350 lb.-ft. of torque at 2500 rpm. The high torque at low rpm gives Expedition excellent power when accelerating from a stop or when towing. It's not just power that makes Expedition such an excellent towing vehicle. The available Class IV Trailer Towing Group on 4x2 models includes a Rear Load-leveling Suspension System with rear air springs that help adjust the height of the rear suspension based on payload. The result is a consistent, smooth ride.

4x4 customers can choose the Four-corner Load-leveling Suspension System that automatically adjusts the vehicle height at all four wheels to match the load. The system also offers a kneel-down position that lowers the step-in height by approximately one inch to make it easier to enter and exit. In the four-wheel drive low mode (4L), the system automatically raises the vehicle approximately one inch to improve ground clearance.

Plenty of Room for "Roughing It" Comfortably

Expedition gives customers a lot of space and flexibility. With the third-row seat removed and the second-row seat folded down, it provides 110.7 cubic feet of cargo space. Four cargo area tie-down hooks are recessed below carpet level to secure cargo but remain out of the way when not needed.

Standard power adjustable pedals are a convenience feature for people who may be smaller or taller in stature. They allow forward and rearward adjustment of the accelerator and brake pedals. Eddie Bauer models include a memory feature for the driver's seat, mirrors, and accelerator and brake pedals that allows up to three drivers to preprogram their preferred settings for these items.

An available Reverse Sensing System detects certain obstacles up to six feet away from the rear of the vehicle, making parking in tight places much easier. When the sensors detect an obstacle, a beep sounds, and as the obstacle gets closer, the beeps increase in frequency.

A second-row 60/40 reclining split bench cloth seat folds flat for added versatility and convenience. A third-row removable fold/tip/stow bench seat provides added flexibility. Second-row reclining Captain's Chairs also are available on Eddie Bauer models.

Peace of Mind

Expedition offers optional front-seat side-impact air bags that provide enhanced protections for the head and torso in a side-impact collision. A Second-Generation Driver and Front Passenger Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System provides added protection in a frontal collision.

Expedition's standard Remote Keyless Entry System has two handheld transmitters and a programmable driver's door keypad that lock and unlock the vehicle without a key. The standard SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system means that only a key with the correct code can start the vehicle. The system arms automatically when the key is removed from the ignition and then disarms when the correctly coded key is reinserted.

The standard Illuminated Entry System turns on interior lights when the remote key fob button is activated, maintaining the lights for 25 seconds, or until the ignition is turned on.

Environmentally Responsible

Expedition is certified as a Low Emission Vehicle (LEV). It emits approximately 50 percent fewer smog-forming hydrocarbon emissions than allowed by the U.S. government. It also is 82.6 percent recyclable by weight so it reduces the amount of waste sent to landfills at the end of its automotive life. A variety of recycled materials were used to create components throughout the vehicle, including plastic soft drink bottles and caps, scrap tires, nylon carpet and cotton bale wrappers.

Ford Expedition Customers

More than 233,000 customers purchased a Ford Expedition during calendar year 1999, and it is on its way to another year of full-size SUV leadership in 2000. Expedition customers are typically active families looking for confidence and capability and rugged adventure - families who typically venture off the beaten path to find that adventure. Expedition is a member of the No Boundaries - Ford Outfitters lineup - a comprehensive lineup of SUVs.

Expedition is manufactured at the Michigan Truck Plant in Wayne, Mich.