2002 FORD Expedition 5.4L V8 4AT RWD (260 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The second generation of the Expedition offered the same seven-seat capability as its predecessor and suffered from no less than six recalls from the NHTSA.

Ford had to deal with four recalls imposed by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration) for the first Expedition generation. The second one received six of them. But it was still a car worth the money since it was able to carry seven and tow up to 4037 kg (8,900 lbs).

The new-look offered a mesh-grille with a rectangular pattern and the blue-oval badge in the middle. Its styling was inspired by the F150 pickup-truck look, with similar headlights and front panels. To help passengers get inside, Ford offered a set of side-steps as an option. The Expedition featured a big liftgate in the back, and the blacked-out D-pillars made it look like it had wrap-around windows for the trunk area.

Even though it was the more luxurious Lincoln Navigator’s sibling, the Expedition featured a less exclusive interior, with cloth seats for the base trim level. Ford offered higher trim levels with wood-grain and leather seats fitted as an option. One of the Expedition’s key features was the interior versatility, which allowed the vehicle to be transformed into a minivan or a sleeping place.

But the Expedition’s main problem was the fuel-efficiency, which was mostly in the one-digit area. The thirsty V8 units offered were paired to a 4-speed automatic transmission.