The restyled Expedition EL XLT is equipped with a Ford 5.4-liter 8-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The Triton engine is paired with a ZF 6-speed transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

The Expedition uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Expedition EL XLT Statistics

The Expedition is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Expedition is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the sport utility market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The listed retail price in 2009 (MSRP) was an industry-low price, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a four-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the Expedition is a SFI design, running on FLEX fuel. The FLEX is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 12 gallons.

The 2009 Expedition gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a sport utility truck.

Conclusion

The 2009 model year was unsuccessful for the Ford Expedition. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the EL XLT version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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