Expedition XLT "defines tough luxury," Viera says. "The technical grain of the deep gray dashboard contrasts nicely with the elegantly embossed cloth seat inserts and warm steel trim."
Two Eddie Bauer options "combine rich, warm-gray first- and second-row leather-trimmed seats with a choice of camel or stone accents."
Expedition Limited is a "statement in monochromatic rich gray or charcoal black luxury." Optional caramel-colored leather seat inserts are said to "bring out the richness of the mahogany wood accents," and heated and cooled front seats are also available for extra cost.
Expedition's seating also suits more people now, Viera notes, as driver's seat's rearward track travel was increased by 20 mm to accommodate both shorter and taller drivers.
One-lever action, kneel-down, 40/20/40-split second-row seats fold flat with the load floor to offer extra cargo space and easy third-row access.
A Centerslide center section can be moved forward about 25 cm to give the front-seat passenger better access to a young child seated in the back, which is where safety concerns require they should be.
The second row is available in this 40/20/40 bench configuration, or with two captain's chairs and a walk-through center passage.
The available 60/40-split third-row seats fold flat into the load floor, says Viera, "providing easily accessible cargo space without the inconvenience of removing a heavy, cumbersome rear seat."
For the ultimate in convenience, Expedition buyers can once again choose a segment-exclusive, optional Powerfold third-row seat that folds flat with the touch of a button. For 2007, notes Viera, the power-folding rear seat features a faster and more fluid folding action.
The optional new power liftgate is designed with the lift mechanism moved off to the side and out of the driver's rear view, and a new climate control system utilizes a new scroll compressor and larger air ducts and vents for improved airflow.
Expedition engineers set aggressive targets for reducing noise, vibration and harshness (NVH), Viera says. "Normal conversation is easily discernible from the front row all the way to the third-row seat," he notes, "thanks to improved sound-deadening materials in the carpet and headliner, increased insulation behind the dashboard and door panels, thicker side glass and a specially engineered roof panel that doesn't move as much, thereby reducing interior noise."
On top of that, Viera says, bigger, softer body mounts and improved engine and transmission mounts isolate the cabin from unwanted vibration, and wind tunnel-tuned-and-tested outside mirrors further reduce wind and road noise. Even Expedition's tires have been specifically tuned to reduce road noise, Viera points out.
For greater occupant entertainment, Expedition can now be equipped with a 340-watt AM/FM audio system that's MP3 capable and features an in-dash six-CD changer with six premium speakers, plus a subwoofer.
Two Eddie Bauer options "combine rich, warm-gray first- and second-row leather-trimmed seats with a choice of camel or stone accents."
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Expedition's seating also suits more people now, Viera notes, as driver's seat's rearward track travel was increased by 20 mm to accommodate both shorter and taller drivers.
One-lever action, kneel-down, 40/20/40-split second-row seats fold flat with the load floor to offer extra cargo space and easy third-row access.
A Centerslide center section can be moved forward about 25 cm to give the front-seat passenger better access to a young child seated in the back, which is where safety concerns require they should be.
The second row is available in this 40/20/40 bench configuration, or with two captain's chairs and a walk-through center passage.
The available 60/40-split third-row seats fold flat into the load floor, says Viera, "providing easily accessible cargo space without the inconvenience of removing a heavy, cumbersome rear seat."
For the ultimate in convenience, Expedition buyers can once again choose a segment-exclusive, optional Powerfold third-row seat that folds flat with the touch of a button. For 2007, notes Viera, the power-folding rear seat features a faster and more fluid folding action.
The optional new power liftgate is designed with the lift mechanism moved off to the side and out of the driver's rear view, and a new climate control system utilizes a new scroll compressor and larger air ducts and vents for improved airflow.
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| (Photo: Ford Motor Company) |
On top of that, Viera says, bigger, softer body mounts and improved engine and transmission mounts isolate the cabin from unwanted vibration, and wind tunnel-tuned-and-tested outside mirrors further reduce wind and road noise. Even Expedition's tires have been specifically tuned to reduce road noise, Viera points out.
For greater occupant entertainment, Expedition can now be equipped with a 340-watt AM/FM audio system that's MP3 capable and features an in-dash six-CD changer with six premium speakers, plus a subwoofer.