Ford displayed wisdom at this event. As we journalists arrived at our final destination, Ford had arranged for us to be greeted by a fleet of 2006 Expeditions. This was great as I had never had the opportunity to drive one. However brief this test was, it still gave the necessary tools to properly compare the old and the new. They even had a number of Expeditions hooked up to trailers with a load for a
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total of 2,268 kg. The short beat-around-the-bush easily displayed the truck's ability to effortlessly tow.
In a segment where sales are steadily declining, Ford's share is actually on the rise. This speaks volumes about the product. The new Expedition should minimally maintain Ford's position as it really is that good.
Pricing of the new 2007 Expedition starts at $46,799 for an XLT and rises to $60,199 for a Limited Max.
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