2006 Ford Expedition ESi

Have money to spare for fuel in favor of comfort and performance? And need a slightly over-sized grocery-getter? The Ford Expedition gets 14/17 city/highway, and has plenty of room to store an abundance of groceries, gear, and other stow-away items. The interior is well thought out, with plenty of room for passengers as well as their belongings, Roomy on the inside and agile out on the road, the 2006 Ford Expedition is a solid choice among full-size SUVs., , The XLT trim comes with a 5.4-liter V8 that makes 300 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque. This engine is tops in refinement. It is extremely smooth, quiet and rich in midrange torque. A four-speed automatic transmission is standard across the line, and this one is offers four-wheel drive capability. A heavy-duty rear differential gives the Expedition a maximum tow rating of 8,900 pounds. The Expedition's fully independent suspension and rack and pinion steering system provide solid handling for a vehicle of its size. It still feels like a big SUV, but the steering is nicely weighted and body roll is well controlled around turns. Improvements for the 2006 model include 40 extra horsepower, and new vibration-reducing styling. It is a very safe SUV, having received double five-star ratings in front crash tests performed by the NHTSA. All Expeditions come standard with four-wheel antilock disc brakes enhanced with Electronic BrakeAssist and Brakeforce Distribution., , There is plenty to like about the super-sized 2006 Ford Expedition, and those shopping for such a vehicle will certainly want to take it under consideration. You owe it to yourself to test drive this quality offering from Ford if you are currently in the market for a full-sized SUV. , www.gesickmotors.com