Well, with the demise of the Excursionon the Horizon, Ford announced in the November issue of Motor Trend, something it should have done from the "Giddiup".

Ford will offer a longer version of the Expedition on a longer wheelbase, akin to the Suburban/Tahoe- Yukon/Yukon XL deals...

Ford should have done this instead of the Excursion- which was nice- but never as nice of a package as the Expedition is.

Same engines are expected 4.6L & 5.4- No mention of a power boost....

'bout freakin time Ford!

 

I had heard that the extended Expy wouldn't be available until 05, but the 3 valve 305?? HP 5.4 would be out in 04. We'll all know soon.

 

Drop the Lightning motor/powertrain in it....this isn't rocket science we're working with here.

Ford......Are you listening? Ask US, we're the ones who buy the damn things!

 

Throw in a few more engine choices and youd have a sure winner, say 4.5L BPSD V-6 (Baby PowerStrokeDiesel), the new 305? HP 3 valve per cylinder 5.4L, and maybe the soon to be announced? new 350? HP 3 valve per cylinder 6.8L V10

 

I'll have to re-read it.

But, it's coming out in 2004- Maybe late 2004, but 2004 definitely.

 

Did they have a picture?

 

I just hope it is completely different then the 03s. We dont need another Exploder

 

See November's Motor Trend, page 24...

They have stated that Ford hasn't released the name yet (So it may not be called the Expedition), but it will be a stretched version of the current Expy.

My guess, it'll be called the Expedition L

It'll more than likely be slapped on the 139" wheelbase instead of the current 119" wheelbase.

As smooth as the SuperCrew rides, that long wheelbase Expy should be extra smooth- especially with the IRS....

I can't wait to see it- It'll still be bigger than the Suburban.

 

That with the 3 valve 305HP 5.4 is going to be a real winner.

 

Who wants to be second with a guess at MSRP....I'll venture $49K and up. Consumer Reports this month did a SUV showdown including the 03 Expy. Lotsa kudos except for the powerplant. Can you say DUH!!!!!!!!!!!

 

If ford is smart the longer X will be priced competitively w/ the suburban. I have hope, Billy Boy is in the ring now.

 

I'm hearing from my buddy that works at a Ford Dealership, that pricing will be comparable to the difference between the Tahoe/Suburban. About $3,000.00

Heck, I have seen Suburbans cheaper than Tahoe's at times, depending on the market... I've seen Suburbans range from $27,000 - $44,000. I've rarely seen a Tahoe under $31,000.00

Long time coming Ford! Do us right on the price.

 

Hope the engineers in Dearborn are reading all the threads on the 03's growing pains. Hope they offer the SVT motor as an option. Also a locking mechanisim inside the cargo area like my wife's 99 Explorer has. How about remoting the oil filter and an electric fan setup? What else can someone add?

 

How about a floor mounted shifter for people that don't want the bench front seat. Let's face it, colum mounted shifter are very 70's..... Plus, it looks so good on the Navigator...

I'd like dual power 8-way front seats.

Bring the cassette player back.

4-wheel independent suspension in 4x2.
No one's likely to go off road with a 4x2. Espeically a new, 35-40K 4x2. (Or 4x4 for that matter.

5.4L becomes standard offering in the extended version.
V-10 Optional.

Onstar (Hey, if Infiniti & Acura can use GM's stuff, why not Ford)

300W 7-Speaker Bose stereo system, w/Subwoofer.
(All Expeditions)