2003 Ford Expedition ESi

~~~EXCELLENT INTERIOR DESIGN AND COMFORT, IMPRESSIVE HAULING CAPABILITIES, WIDE-RANGING VERSALITY~~~FX4, LOADED, TVs, DVD, PARK ASSIST, ADJUSTABLE GAS-BRAKE PEDALS, 6 DISC CD CHANGER, RUNNING BOARDS, 3RD ROW SEAT, POWER ALL, ROOF RACK, TINTED WINDOWS AND MORE. Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV built by the Ford Motor Company. The redesigned second generation Ford Expedition was developed under the U222 program code name. The new Expedition was introduced in 2002 for the 2003 model year and featured an all-new 4-wheel independent suspension, becoming the first full-size body-on-frame sport utility vehicle to use a fully independent suspension system. The new multi-link independent rear suspension (IRS) reduced rear unsprung mass by 110 pounds, improving the suspension's wheel travel and ability to track uneven terrain and road surfaces for improved control and ride quality. The new IRS was perceived as being controversial by some at the time of its introduction. the Expedition’s ground clearance improved by 1.4 inches for a total of 8.9 inches. Towing capacity increased by 800 lbs (363 kg) for a high towing capacity of 8,900 lbs (4,037 kg) when properly equipped with the appropriate axle ratio and heavy-duty trailer tow package.Payload capacity was increased up to 1,614 lbs (732 kg). Expedition also gained a hydroformed fully boxed frame providing a 70 percent improvement in torsional stiffness.   Along with the high towing capability came all-new steering, braking and electronic systems to help the Expedition better control and maneuver long heavy trailers. Adaptive variable assist power rack-and-pinion steering was introduced along with the largest brake rotors in the segment at that time (13 inches up front, 13.5 inches in back) with brake calipers 100 percent stiffer than the previous generation Expedition. The 4-speed 4R70W automatic transmission received all-new control software to allow the transmission to automatically adjust to the demands of towing, using new computer logic that recognizes changes in load and road conditions.   2 High mode was reintroduced on the available ControlTrac 4-wheel-drive system with Auto, 4 High (lock) and 4 Low (lock) modes. The transfer case use in the first generation was replaced by an updated unit (BorgWarner model: 4416). A new dedicated microprocessor along with new control software were added allowing the system to detect different terrain and surface conditions to predict traction loss before it happened.   The Expedition also received a thorough exterior and interior cosmetic redesign. Expedition featured an all-new front fascia, grille work, headlamps, body trim, rear fascia, tail lamps and liftgate. Interior fit & finish were improved with an all-new interior featuring new dash, door panels, genuine aluminium trim, and plush carpeting. Premium perforated leather seating surfaces were standard on Expedition Eddie Bauer (optional on Expedition XLT). Expedition FX4 models featured all of Expedition's optional off road equipment as standard equipment. Expedition’s drag coefficient was 0.41 Cd.   Three row seating was standard with all-new manual fold-flat stow away third row seats. No longer did owners have to remove the third rows seats for more storage. Available features included in-dash CD-ROM based navigation system, DVD based rear entertainment system, ultrasonic rear park assist/back up sensors, power moon roof, power adjustable accelerator and brake pedals (introduced on the first generation Expedition), Gentex auto dimming electrochromatic rear view mirror, rearward-facing lane departure/turning indicator lamps on side view mirrors, second row captains chair luxury seating, premium Audiophile sound system with in-dash 6-disc CD changer and rear subwoofer and 4-wheel independent adaptive electronically controlled pneumatic suspension system.