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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 07:37 AM
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Favorite Generation Expedition/ Navigator

This is just for fun and not to start arguments. Wanted to see what everyone's favorite generation Exp/ Nav. Whether its looks, performance, mods available etc. For me its the first generation because it seems to have good clearance and I think the headlights and grill are very distinct of what I think of as a tough looking modern ford truck. But this is all opinion so anyone else with ideas id like to hear.
 
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 09:08 AM
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I like the first gen expedition
 
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 10:57 PM
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I've owned both first and second and love them both for different reasons. Overall, I think I liked my 99 better than my current 05.
 
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Old Mar 7, 2013 | 10:30 AM
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2nd gen with fold flat rear seats.
 
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 04:02 PM
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Well I have to say the First Generation. Solid rear axle,more ground clearence along with the better look of the taller stance. But it still sucks gas
 
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Old Mar 9, 2013 | 03:10 PM
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i'd go with the 3rd generation EL

tho i only own the 1st generation.....
 
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personally, the first 2 years of the first gen 97-98. i do like the 99-02s but something about the earlier ones feels better. i know some cost cutting was done in '99 with the updates and i think it stems from that.

and yes i own a 98 but i have had alot of time in and driving 99-02s over the years. i know i'm missing out on the PI heads and a few other things but thats ok.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 07:52 AM
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If you want to sway the polls vote now. So far: (rounded)
1st gen. 71%
2nd gen. 14.5%
3rd gen. 14.5%
 
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 08:37 AM
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I just bought a 97. I will like it when I get the misfires sorted out.

I have an 05 F150 and before that a 98 F150. I Like the fit and finish of the interior better on the 98 and also the 97 Expy.

I like the body style of the second generation. As long as it has a blue oval in the grill I am happy.
 
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 09:21 AM
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I just bought a 97. I will like it when I get the misfires sorted out.

I have an 05 F150 and before that a 98 F150. I Like the fit and finish of the interior better on the 98 and also the 97 Expy.

I like the body style of the second generation. As long as it has a blue oval in the grill I am happy.
I hear that on the missfires... I was always was a Chevy guy till the govt forced us to bail Chevy and Dodge out not to mention those companies taking Chinese $. Ford is the last all American auto company in this country that I love. I will never support the other auto companies again. Ford is making the stand and I am with them all the way!
 
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Old Mar 10, 2013 | 12:06 PM
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I am a Ford fan from the get go. Well except for the time I had a couple of chevrolets. Chevrolet reminds me of my first marriage, reluctant to get it, cost me a lot of money, never really happy the whole I had it. They day I traded it was the best day of the whole experience.

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