1997 Ford Expedition XLT specs & colors

Sport Utility

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MSRP
119" XLT
$27,620
119" XLT 4WD
$30,220
119" Eddie Bauer
$31,590
119" Eddie Bauer 4WD
$34,225
$27,620
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Ford Expedition XLT

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Graphite
Oxford White / Lt Graphite
Saddle

Packages

  • $1,770

    Starting MSRP

    • captain's chairs w/floor console
    • popular equipment group
    • speed control
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    $1,770

    Starting MSRP

    • captain's chairs w/floor console
    • popular equipment group
    • speed control
    • forged aluminum wheels

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • base vehicle only

Specifications

Highlights

GAS V8
Engine Type
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
230 hp
215 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Power
Brake Type
12.13 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Four Wheel
Brake ABS System
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
13.15 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Electrical

130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Engine

4.6L (281)
Displacement
290 @ 3250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
215 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
GAS V8
Engine Type
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
15 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
13 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

205 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
74 in
Height, Overall
Not Available in
Third Leg Room
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
119 in
Wheelbase
29 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
19 in
Step Up Height - Front
39 in
Rear Door Opening Height
Not Available in
Step Up Height - Side
52 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
41 in
Front Leg Room
62 in
Second Hip Room
7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
N/A
Length, Overall
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
64 in
Second Shoulder Room
Not Available in
Third Head Room
N/A
Cargo Volume
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
N/A
Tailgate Width
Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
40 in
Front Head Room
118 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
57 in
Rear Door Opening Width
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Height
82 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
63 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
12 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
39 in
Second Leg Room
40 in
Second Head Room
6
Passenger Capacity
Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width
62 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
39 in
Overhang, Front
Not Available in
Third Hip Room
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
64 in
Front Shoulder Room

Steering

N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
42 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Speed-Sensitive Pwr
Steering Type

Suspension

Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
Independent SLA
Axle Type - Front
Indep Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

Steel
Spare Wheel Material
16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
P255/70R16
Front Tire Size
16 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
P255/70R16
Spare Tire Size
16 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
P255/70R16
Rear Tire Size
Styled Steel
Front Wheel Material
Styled Steel
Rear Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Base Curb Weight
4,800 lbs
Curb Weight
4,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
2,544 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
800 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,950 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
8,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,950 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
6,750 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
2,256 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
11,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
26 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
7,500 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
4,800 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight

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