Engine: 5.4-liter SOHC 24-valve V8

Engine Options: 5.4-liter SOHC 24-valve V8

Transmission: 6-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 6-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual-stage front air bags, front side-impact air bags, roof-mounted side-impact curtain airbags for first- and second- and third-seat occupant head protection; seat belts with pre-tensioners and load limiters; tire pressure monitor; traction and stability control; anti-lock brakes (ABS)

Optional Safety Equipment:

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Wayne, Michigan

Model Tested: Ford Expedition Limited 2WD ($45,545)

Standard Equipment: leather upholstery; front captain's chairs with heating/cooling feature; second-row 40/20/40 bench seat; third-row power-folding bench seat; tilt steering wheel with audio/climate controls; cruise control; power door locks; power-adjustable foot pedals; 10-way adjustable driver's seat; dual-zone automatic climate control with rear AC and auxiliary controls; 340-watt AM/FM tuner with in-dash six-disk CD-changer; running boards; fog lights; roof rails; folding, power-adjustable outside mirrors; power liftgate with flip-up glass; front-seat front- and side-mounted airbags; first-, second- and third-row side-curtain airbags; antilock brakes; chassis stability control

Options as Tested: 275/55R-20 all-season tires with chrome-finish wheels ($995); Sirius satellite radio ($195); DVD-based navigation system ($1995); rear-seat DVD entertainment system ($1500).

Destination Charge: 820

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: rear-wheel drive

Horsepower: 300 @ 5000

Torque: 365 @ 3750

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 14/20

Wheelbase: 119.0 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 206.5/91.8/77.2 inches

Track Front/Rear: 67.0/67.2 inches

Turning Cycle: 40.8 feet

Seating Capacity: 8 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.6/60.2/41.1 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 39.8/59.9/39.1 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.3/50.2/37.7 inches

Trunk Volume: 108.3 cubic feet

Payload: 1750

Suspension, f: independent, double wishbones with coil springs over gas-charged shock absorbers, anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: 8.7 inches

Curb Weight: 5578 pounds

Towing Capacity: 9200 pounds

Tires: 275/55R20 all-season

Brakes: vented disc/vented disc with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 28.0 Gallons