1997 Ford Expedition

The 1997 Ford Expedition is the second Expedition model released by Ford. It is a hybrid of Ford’s other successful models, the F150 and the Explorer, sharing not only physical attributes but mechanical features as well. Depending on the customers choice of the seating options, the expedition can seat from 5 to 9 people. All seats are well-padded and upholstered using the best leather or fabric making it very comfortable to passengers.

 

This line comes in two trims, the XLT and the Eddie Bauer. Both sports the best features, even the less pricey XLT is equipped with full carpeting, color-keyed door and dash panels, power windows, mirrors and door locks, air conditioning, a tilt steering wheel. First- and second-row occupants get separate heat/vent/air conditioning controls, with a set for the third seat optional.

If you were intrigued by the Expedition because of its huge and curvaceous exterior, its inside is yet another feast for the eyes. A curved dashboard displays instruments and controls with an arms reach that may be augmented by a large center console for extra storage or serve as an armrest for front row passengers.

 

The Eddie Bauer's roof console has a digital display of the driver's choice of date/time, average fuel economy or compass, plus a switch for the power swing-out rear quarter windows. The 1997 Expedition has two types of compatible V8 engines available, the 4.6 liter and the 5.4 liter engine. Both engines share the same basic structure--a cast-iron cylinder block with aluminum single overhead cam cylinder heads—they differ only in capacity and power output.