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Ford Expedition 1999 4dr 4x4 XLT Reviews Walkaround
Ford Expedition 1999 4dr 4x4 XLT Reviews Walkaround
1999 Ford Expedition XLT 4dr 4x4 XLT
- Original MSRP:
- $32,185
- Vehicle Class:
- 4WD Sport Utility Vehicles
- Fuel Type:
- Regular unleaded
- MPG:
- 12 city / 16 hwy
- Warranties
- Basic:
- 3 Years / 36,000 Miles
- Drivetrain:
- 3 Years / 36,000 Miles
- Roadside:
- 3 Years / 36,000 Miles
- Rust:
- 5 Years
1999 Ford Expedition XLT Reviews
- Body Style: Sport Utility
- Vehicle Size: Large
- MSRP: $32185.00
- Mileage: 12
- Fuel Type: Regular unleaded
- Fuel Capacity: 30.00
- Horsepower:
- Seating Capacity:9
- Build Location: Wayne, MI
Overview:
If mousetraps were 17 feet long, one might characterize the Expedition as Ford's better mousetrap. Since its introduction three years ago, Ford's biggest sport-utility vehicle has been a resounding sales success. The assembly plant in Wayne, Michigan, has been running full steam to meet the demand for the Expedition and its luxurious near-twin, the Lincoln Navigator.Why is the Expedition so successful? The reasons may go beyond the current enthusiasm for large sport-utilities. The Expedition is selling like hot cakes at least partly because it does everything it was designed to do and it does it well. Its good looks certainly don't hurt, either.
With demand running high, Ford has wisely made only evolutionary changes for 1999. Both engines get more power -- without hurting EPA fuel economy ratings. The Expedition has been certified for 1999 as a low-emissions vehicle, or LEV, in states that have adopted California's tougher emissions regulations.
A new front fascia, grille and bumper system with fog lamps incorporated into the lower valence give the Expedition a fresh look. And the base model comes with more standard equipment; even though the base price has gone up, this move actually lowers many out-the-door prices.
The stylists at Ford took a sensible approach when they set out to shape the Expedition. They already had two winners to their credit -- the F-150 pickup and the Explorer. So they borrowed the best elements from each to create another success. From nose to windshield, the Expedition shares sheet metal with the F-150. From the front doors back, the Expedition has the contours of an Explorer. No panels interchange between Expedition and Explorer, but the resemblance is unmistakable.
This combination of ingredients works well. The Expedition is handsome, with a sloping hoodline and rounded front end that reflect attention to aerodynamics. It's a design that pays off with improved fuel efficiency and reduced wind noise. As a matter of necessity, the sides and back are shaped more for utility than style. Clever use of trim and rounded corners provides some visual definition, however.
Stretching more than 17 feet from nose to tail, the Expedition is certainly no compact. There's no way to disguise that. GM's Suburban is even longer, adding a foot-and-a-half to the total. Ford touts the Expedition's shorter length as a benefit when trying to fit into a garage. An Expedition will fit into some garages that are too small for a Suburban -- ours, for example -- but check yours to be sure as garage sizes vary.
Two trim levels, XLT and Eddie Bauer, make up the Expedition model range. With little demand for plain, entry-level vehicles in this class, Ford equips the XLT well and the Eddie Bauer even better. Visual differences between XLT and Eddie Bauer are confined to paint and trim, and equipment level distinctions between the two can be blurred by checking off items from a long list of optional equipment.
The Expedition derives much of its chassis and mechanical hardware from Ford's F-150 pickup and all Expeditions are available with two-wheel drive or four-wheel drive.
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