With the introduction of 1997 Ford Expedition, Ford faced serious challenge in the full-sized SUV market. It is offered in either two-wheel or 4-wheel drive. The highlight features that attract potential customers towards the SUV model are its visibility, acceleration, passenger and cargo room and trailer towing capability. On the negative side of the car, it has low fuel economy rates than the other models in its class. It has the seating capacity to accommodate up to 6-passengers.
1997 Ford Expedition
Advanced Features
The new features equipped in the 1997 Ford Expedition model include leather upholstery, suspension system, front air shock absorbers, rear air springs, and control Trac system for four-wheel drive models. The starting price of the model is around $27,620 and it is likely to extend up to $30,220.
Engine & Mileage
The standard engine to the 1997 Ford Expedition include 5.4 liter V8 version that delivers 230 hp, while it offers 4.6 liter V8 engine as optional that produces 215 hp of power. The only transmission available to both the engines include 4-speed automatic with overdrive. With the V8 engine equipped, the SUV model can achieve fuel economy of 16.8 mpg in the city premises and 24 mpg on the highway roads.
