The 2005 Ford Expedition continues its tradition of leadership in the full-size SUV segment, with a modern new 3-valve engine that delivers 300 horsepower and 365 pound-feet of torque, as well as improved fuel economy and emissions over the engine it replaces.
Class-leading available features include fold-flat-to-the-floor second- and third-row seating, class-exclusive PowerFold™ third-row seat, second-row CenterSlide™ section, heated-and-cooled front seats, keyless entry keypad, AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control, Safety Canopy™ system, Reverse Sensing System and power-adjustable pedals.
With 110 cubic feet of cargo volume, the most hip room in all three rows and most third-row legroom, Expedition continues to offer best-in-class interior space.
Expedition also is the first SUV in its class to offer independent rear suspension for improved ride and handling.
The optional four-wheel-drive system automatically adjusts to a variety of surface conditions.
Expedition is built in Wayne, Mich.
Design and Equipment
Expedition exterior design cues are big, bold and confident. It exudes a confidence-inspiring stance, with large headlamps, taillamps, mirrors and door handles.
The Expedition interior provides versatility with a fold-flat-into-the-floor third row 60/40 seat, a 40/20/40 second row seat with manual CenterSlide™ section and best-in-class cargo volume.
The spacious interior offers seamless, adjustable flexibility to meet the ever-changing demands of its owners' active lifestyles.
Powertrain
Expedition now offers the new 5.4-liter, 3-valve Triton™ V-8 engine, first introduced on the 2004 Ford F-150 as standard equipment.
This modern modular engine, with 3-valve aluminum cylinder heads, provides 300 horsepower - an improvement of 40 horsepower over the previous 5.4-liter V-8 engine - and 68 more horsepower than the previous base 4.6-liter Triton V-8.
By using two intake valves instead of one, along with charge- motion-control valves, the new cylinder head assures optimum delivery of the air-fuel mixture to the cylinder at any engine speed.
The centrally located spark plug and computer-controlled variable valve timing help improve combustion efficiency and reduce emissions.
When properly equipped, the two-wheel drive Expedition is rated to tow up to 8,900 pounds.AdvanceTrac® electronic stability enhancement, now with Roll Stability Control and Control Trac™ 4x4 systems, are available.
Text and photos courtesy of Ford Motor Company 
