2012 Ford Expedition

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Basic Specs

Base Price $37,600
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 5515
City (MPG) 14
Hwy (MPG) 20
Horsepower 310@5100
Torque (lb-ft) 365@3600
Wheelbase 119.0
Length (in.) 206.5
Width (in.) 78.8
Height (in.) 77.2

The Ford Expedition is an old-school full-size SUV with rugged body-on-frame construction. Although this setup means the Expedition is heavier, thirstier and less wieldy on the pavement than most crossovers, it also possess towing and off-road abilities that those wagons-on-stilts can only dream of.

The Expedition is the second-largest SUV in Ford's model range, with the massive Expedition EL being the biggest.

All Expeditions sport an independent rear suspension, a refinement-increasing feature not common in the full-size SUV market. Motivation comes via a 5.4-liter V8 good for 300 horsepower at 5,000 rpm, and 375 lb-ft of torque at 3,750 rpm which the EPA rates at 14 mpg city and 20 mpg highway for the rear-wheel-drive Expedition. The four-wheel-drive model is rated at 13/18 mpg.

The motor is coupled to a six-speed automatic, the only available powertrain combination. Towing capacity is an impressive 9,200 lbs, when properly equipped and in the RWD configuration.

Inside, the Expedition boasts a sizable and comfortable cabin, although some of the materials feel a bit low-rent. Cargo space is a healthy 18.6 cubic feet, increasing to 55 cubic feet with the 3rd row seats folded. The interior's party trick is an available first-in-class PowerFold third-row seat and class-exclusive second-row CenterSlide that combine to allow interior space to be configured as needed quickly and painlessly. Without the option, the seat also folds into the floor, though manually.

The Expedition offers a few new options for the latest generation, namely a rearview camera to help with general reversing or hooking up a trailer, power folding running boards, and the range-topping (at least in price) King Ranch trim. That latter option means 18-inch machined aluminum wheels and King Ranch badging, chrome exhaust tips, Pueblo Gold exterior accents and heated power mirrors with signal, memory function and security approach lamps

Standard fare for the year across all Expedition trims are a keyless entry keypad, heated power mirrors, electrochromic rear view mirror, overhead console, illuminated visors and leather-wrapped steering wheel. There is also the special-edition Funkmaster Flex Expedition, with loud Colorado Red paint and a unique body kit as its main calling card.

Apart from those two models, there is the base XLT trim, and the Eddie Bauer trim just above it, while the Limited sits at the top.

As in every one of Ford's truck offerings, safety is a high priority, and side air bags, three-row Safety Canopy side air curtains and AdvanceTrac with RSC (Roll Stability Control) are standard items on all Expeditions.

All Expeditions are built at Ford's Michigan Truck Plant in Wayne, MI.

Key Competitors
The Expedition squares off against other full-size, traditional SUVs like the Chevrolet Tahoe/ GMC Yukon twins, the Nissan Armada and the Toyota Sequoia.

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    • General
    • Body Style: SUV
    • Size: Fullsize
    • Market Segment: Standard
    • Weight: 5515 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 206.5 in.
    • Width: 78.8 in.
    • Height: 77.2 in.
    • Wheelbase: 119.0 in.
    • Ground Clearance: 8.7 in.
    • Front Track: 67.0 in.
    • Rear Track: 67.2 in.
    • Weight Distribution: 50/50
    • Drag Coefficient: TBD
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 7
    • Passenger Volume: 160.3 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume: 18.6 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 41.1 in.
    • Head Room: 39.6 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 63.2 in.
    • Hip Room: 60.2 in.
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 39.1 in.
    • Head Room: 39.8 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 63.7 in.
    • Hip Room: 59.9 in.
    • Interior - Third Row
    • Leg Room: 37.7 in.
    • Head Room: 38.3 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 51.9 in.
    • Hip Room: 50.2 in.
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 5.4L V8
    • Power: 310 hp @ 5100 rpm
    • Torque: 365 lb-ft @ 3600 rpm
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 20 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 14 mpg
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: No
    • Chassis
    • Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
    • Wheels
    • Front: 17" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: P265/70R17
    • Rear: 17" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: P265/70R17
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: 6000 lbs
    • Payload: 1620
    • Tongue Weight: TBD

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      Equipment Package - 101A

      • Interior Features
      • Front cloth bucket seats
      • manual air conditioning
      • rear auxiliary climate control
      • AM/FM premium single-disc CD/MP3 player
      • MyKey
      • Audio input jack
      • SiriusXM satellite radio
      • Full overhead console
      • large front floor console
      • cupholders
      • analog instrumentation with tachometer
      • power door locks and rear door child safety locks
      • power door locks and rear door child safety locks
      • power windows with one-touch-up/down on driver's window
      • carpeted floor, color-coordinated
      • carpeted first and second-row floor mats
      • illuminated entry lighting
      • auto-dimming rearview mirror
      • powerpoints
      • floor shifter
      • leaterh-wrapped tilt steering wheel
      • cruise control
      • dual-illuminated vanity mirrors on front visors
      • passenger assist handles
      • second-row 40/20/40 split bench reclinging fold-flat seat with CenterSlide
      • SecuriCode keyless entry keypad
      • front and rear wipers
      • liftgate with flip-up glass
      • third-row 60/40 split bench fold flat-to-the-floor seat Power and Handling
      • 17-inch aluminum wheels
      • underbody-mounted full-size spare tire
      • P265/70R17 all-season BSW with spare
      • 5.4L 3V SOHC flex-fuel V8 engine
      • six-speed automatic overdrive transmission
      • battery saver
      • 28 gallon fuel tank
      • 2-wheel drive
      • fully boxed frame
      • independed rear suspension
      • variable assist power rack-and-pinion steering
      • front and rear stabilizer bars
      • AdvanceTrac with roll stability control
      • non-limited slip 3.31 rear axle
      • trailer towing with integrated class IV hitch receiver, trailer sway control and 4-pin connector
      • front tow hooks Exterior Features
      • black bumpers and front lower fascia
      • chrome grille
      • chrome door handles
      • fog lamps
      • dual-beam headlamps
      • black luggage rack side rails
      • black luggage rack crossbars
      • black running boards
      • black headted power mirrors with security approach lamps and integrated blind spot mirrors
      • easy fuel capless fuel filler
      • black lower bodyside cladding
      • privacy glass in rear quarter, rear doors and liftgate glass
      • solar-tinted windshield and front door windows Safety
      • dual-stage front airbags
      • three-point safety belts at all seating positions
      • safety canopy system
      • front intrusion door beams
      • rear door child safety locks
      • LATCH child anchor system
      • power four-wheel disc antilock braking system
      • tire pressure monitoring system
      • SOS post crash alert system
      • adaptive stroking steering column
      • SecuriLock passive anti-theft system
      • remote keyless entry system
      • perimeter alarm
      • SecuriCode keyless entry keypad

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      Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package

      • Expedition XL, XLT and XLT Premium can be equipped with the available Heavy-Duty Trailer Tow Package (standard on Limited and King Ranch models):
      • Class IV Trailer Hitch receiver
      • Wiring harness with 4 & 7 pin connector
      • Heavy-duty auxiliary transmission oil cooler
      • Heavy-duty radiator
      • Electronic braking wiring kit

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      3.31 Non-Limited Slip Rear Axle

      • Standard on all Expedition model (non-EL).

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      3.73 Non-Limited Slip Rear Axle

      • Available on all Expedition models.

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      17" Aluminum Wheels

      • 17" Aluminum Wheels come standard on Expedition XL.

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      All-Weather Rubber First-and-Second-Row Floor Mats

      • Available heavy-duty black all-weather vinyl floor mats feature deep grooves and raised ridges to catch and hold snow, slush and mud while protecting your vehicle's carpeting.

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      AM/FM Single-Disc CD/MP3 Player

      • Expedition XL features a standard AM/FM stereo with a single-disc CD player with MP3 capability and six speakers.

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      SiriusXM Satellite Radio

      • Enjoy an introductory six-month subscription to more than 130 channels, including 100% commercial-free music, plus the best in sports, news, talk and entertainment.
      • Service available in the 48 contiguous states and DC. SIRIUS is a trademark of SIRIUS XM Radio, Inc.

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      SYNC

      • Available SYNC allows you to easily operate most popular MP3 players and Bluetooth-enabled phones with simple voice commands. SYNC even keeps you safe out on the road with 911 Assist and Vehicle Health Report. 911 Assist connects you to a 911 operator through your paired mobile phone after an accident in which an airbag deploys,
      • while Health Report allows you to create a personalized online report of your vehicles diagnostics. SYNC also includes Traffic, Directions and Information. Get traffic updates, turn-by-turn directions and business search right through your vehicle's stereo. Plus, hear your favorite content anytime you want with personalized news, weather and sports. Access it all with either touch or voice commands.
      • Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so. The Bluetooh word mark and logos are trademarks of the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.

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      Front Cloth Bucket Seats

      • Cloth front bucket seats with 40/20/40 CenterSlide split second-row seat and third-row 60/40 manual seat are standard on XL EL and XLT models.

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      Second-Row 40/20/40 Split Bench w/ CenterSlide(R)

      • The standard second-row 40/20/40 split-folding seat includes the CenterSlide feature that allows you to pull the center section of the seat forward almost 11 inches for easy access from the first row. It's perfect for when you need to keep your little ones nearby, yet still properly secured in a child-safety seat.

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      Third-Row 60/40 Split Bench Fold Flat-to-the-Floor Seat

      • The manual third-row 60/40 fold-flat-into-floor split bench seat is standard on Expedition XL and XLT.

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      Chrome Exhaust Tip

      • The easy-to-install available chrome exhaust tip slips over the end of the tailpipe to add an extra element of eye-catching style. It's constructed of heavy-duty, corrosion-resistant, chrome-plated stainless steel for long life.

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      Family Entertainment Systems by INVISION(TM)

      • Two totally independent DVD headrest systems with seven-inch color LCD wide-screen (16:9) monitors, top slot-loading players, two dual-channel infrared headphones and remote, game/video ports, wireless FM modulation to vehicle's stereo system, and CD/MP3 playback capability.
      • This is a Ford Licensed Accessory. See dealer for limited-warranty information and other product details.

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      Power Code Remote Start System

      • Enjoy the comfort and convenience of a pre-warmed or pre-cooled vehicle. Power Code Remote Start System has a small, single-button key fob that provides long-range remote start and stop. Available for vehicles with automatic transmissions only.

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      Flat Splash Guards

      • Deflect mud, snow and ice away from lower body panels with the available splash guards. The contoured design complements vehicle lines and gives excellent protection. Heavy-duty black plastic construction resists cracking. Packaged in pairs for front or rear.

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      Soft Cargo Cooler Bag

      • The available flexible soft-sided cooler bag is the ideal companion for getaways or any time you go tot he store - keeping refrigerated foods and beverages chilled and heated items warm. It comes with a zippered top and an adjustable carrying strap, and it's lightweight, collapsible and easily cleaned.

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      Soft Cargo Organizer, Standard

      • The available premium-grade polyethylene black cargo organizer comes with a removable, adjustable divider system for separating items. Also helps protect vehicle interior from spills.

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      Soft Cargo Organizer, Large

      • The available handy premium-grade woven-polyester soft-sided large folding cargo organizer is laminated for water repellency and mildew resistance. Four sturdy compartments and a rigid bottom help keep items in place. Cleans readily; stores flat.

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