Ford Expedition second generation

Ford Expedition second generation
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The Ford Expedition second generation (2003–2006): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 6 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: U222 · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationWikipedia
Dimensions
Length5,227 mm
Width1,999 mm
Height1,946–1,971 mm
Wheelbase3,023 mm

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1,525 complaints for model years 2003–2006. 144 crashes · 63 fires · 172 injuries · 7 deaths

  • Engine 454
  • Electrical system 216
  • Fuel system 113
  • Speed control 105
  • Transmission and drivetrain 74
  • Airbags 72

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 6 versions of the Ford Expedition second generation

United States 4 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2003–2006CLKUP5.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km
2003–2006CLKUP5.4 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive13–14 MPG (16.8–18.1 L/100 km) EPA394–425 g/km
2003–2004CLKUP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticRear-wheel drive14–15 MPG (15.7–16.8 L/100 km) EPA368–394 g/km
2003–2004CLKUP4.6 LPetrol4-speed automaticFour- or all-wheel drive14 MPG (16.8 L/100 km) EPA394 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2003–2006Sport utility vehicle5.4 LPetrol4-speed automatic16.6–17.5 L/100 km 5-cycle382–403 g/km
2003–2004Sport utility vehicle4.6 LPetrol4-speed automatic16.7–16.8 L/100 km 5-cycle384–386 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.