Back in business: Ford Expedition
Ford Expedition - a powerful SUV, for the first timesubmitted in 1997 and since then has undergone two modifications: in 2003 and 2007. Want to find out why he has been so popular for fifteen years already?
When you look at Ford Expedition, you immediately notice its impressive dimensions - more than five meters in length and two meters in width.
In the cabin there are three rows of seats, which is typicalfor machines of this class. In this case, the second and third rows can be folded, then the volume of the trunk increases to three thousand liters - this is an absolute record among other SUVs.
Materials for the upholstery of the interior can be fabrics or genuine leather.
Characteristics
Under the hood, Ford Expedition haspetrol engine V8, which is produced in two versions - 218 horsepower with a volume of 4.6 liters or 233 horsepower with a volume of 5.4 liters. This engine can be rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel drive. In this case, in the first variant, instead of torsion bars, conventional coil springs are placed ahead. However, as practice shows, the quality of driving is not particularly reflected.
First modification
In 2002, the Detroit auto show wasThe modified version of Ford Expedition is presented. Its dimensions became even larger, and the trunk volume was also increased. The new model was equipped with a rear suspension and a rack-and-pinion manual control. The third row of seats slightly changed - now it's much easier to add them. In addition, the car was equipped with a more powerful engine and a four-speed gearbox.
From improvements in electronics, it can be noted thatdevelopers paid more attention to the safety of passengers. For example, the airbags can remain in an inflated condition for six seconds to reduce damage when the car is repeatedly turned over.
It happened in 2007. Now the car got cruise control, air conditioning, on-board computer and navigation system. All systems are electronically controlled, even the position of the pedals can be adjusted in the way the driver wants.
There are four transmission modes: rear and full drives, automatic switching to four-wheel drive, as well as the inclusion of a reduced gear.
In addition, the model was equipped with a dynamicbraking control, which created maximum braking in the shoes, when it was necessary. The standard equipment included seventeen-inch wheels, equipped with pressure sensors.
The second modification is still the last, so the 2012 Ford Expedition looks very similar.
This model is sufficienta powerful SUV, the dimensions of which can only be admired. In the cabin you can feel comfort and an abundance of free space. And the latest electronics and an advanced security system make it possible to enjoy the trip quietly.
