Article Comments: 2007 Ford Expedition First Drive

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Article comments for First Drive: 2007 Ford Expedition - Skyrocketing fuel costs have reduced the large SUV market from 1 million units in 2004 to an estimated 650,000 this year. Retaining market share in this climate means offering more and selling it for less. Ford, apparently, has figured this out. (more)

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#8 of 38 EXPEDITION OR TAHOE? by exdog Aug 13, 2006 (2:03 pm)
After long research for my next SUV I decided to stick with Ford and go with the 07 Expedition. The only thing that almost sold me on a 07 Tahoe was the exterior's front end headlamps-Land Rover look alike and the MPG. Expedition's interior takes the cake. I also like the center console shifter on the Expedition vs. the steering column one on the Tahoe, never a fan of steering column shifters. Overall the Expedition was well thought of. Replies to this message: rsholland (Aug 14, 2006 8:16 am) maryfshort (Aug 17, 2006 9:09 am) zeeman84 (Aug 21, 2006 11:11 am)
#9 of 38 Re: EXPEDITION OR TAHOE? [exdog] by rsholland Aug 14, 2006 (8:16 am)
Replying to: exdog (Aug 13, 2006 2:03 pm) Absolutely. The Tahoe's lack of fold-into-the-floor 3rd-row seats would be a deal killer for me if I was in the market for such a vehicle. Bob Replies to this message: maryfshort (Aug 17, 2006 9:09 am) zeeman84 (Aug 21, 2006 11:11 am)
#10 of 38 2007 Expy] by maryfshort Aug 17, 2006 (9:09 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Aug 14, 2006 8:16 am) I made my decision after seeing and test driving the Tahoe, Suburban, Yukon. Going to get my fourth Expy. The third row seat on the GM models was a deal killer. Has anyone seen the 2007 Expy on the street yet? Does anyone have any idea when we can see these at the dealer? Ford Corporate told me to check with my local dealer. Local dealer told me to check with corporate. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!
#11 of 38 Expedition Availability by olympus33 Aug 21, 2006 (9:27 am)
The 2007 Expedition and EL should be at dealerships in the next 2-4 weeks. Let me know if you have further detailed questions.
#12 of 38 Re: EXPEDITION OR TAHOE? [rsholland] by zeeman84 Aug 21, 2006 (11:11 am)
Replying to: rsholland (Aug 14, 2006 8:16 am) Also, G.M.'s AFM system does not seem to be delivering the advertised performance or mileage. Just check the Tahoe message boards. Quite a bit of frustration over there. I think that Ford has a good solid offering in the large SUV catagory with the expedition.
#13 of 38 Excursion replacement? by jesrf Aug 28, 2006 (8:08 pm)
The EL looks like it might be a possible replacement for our 04 Excursion Limited. Does anyone know if the 3rd row seat is shall we say "sittable" in the EL, I know the old Expedition had a 3rd row seat that was about an inch above the ground and not really suitable for hauling around 8 adults, if anyone knows please advise. FWIW, the Wall Street Journal compared the Expedition (EL I think) to the Suburban in Fridays edition and gave the edge to the Ford, primarily because of the ride quality and the smooth trans. On looks alone the Sub won out. Never thought I'd see the day a Ford truck rode better than a chevy...... Replies to this message: beach15 (Aug 29, 2006 4:00 am) canddmeyer (Sep 04, 2006 6:33 pm) explorerx4 (Sep 06, 2006 6:55 pm) maryfshort (Sep 14, 2006 2:25 pm)
#14 of 38 Re: Excursion replacement? [jesrf] by beach15 Aug 29, 2006 (4:00 am)
Replying to: jesrf (Aug 28, 2006 8:08 pm) Even in pics, the 3rd row has more space than your typical Suburban (which we own), and I've sat in the 3rd row of a current gen regular Expedition, and thought it was equal to that in our larger Chevy, except for actually having more foot & leg room. Definately no worries about that, especially with the IRS and the fact that the current model's seat is already quite good. The extended EL just improves on that. Here's a good pic of a person in an '07 EL's 3rd seat: And some more: Replies to this message: canddmeyer (Sep 04, 2006 6:33 pm) explorerx4 (Sep 06, 2006 6:55 pm) maryfshort (Sep 14, 2006 2:25 pm)
#15 of 38 Re: Excursion replacement? [beach15] by canddmeyer Sep 04, 2006 (6:33 pm)
Replying to: beach15 (Aug 29, 2006 4:00 am) These pic's match perfectly what I saw today during the California state fair in Sacramento. Myself, I didn't care for the seats very much as they seemed thin and just didn't wrap around me like I'd hope they would. Someone had their children in the 3rd row and everyone seemed content. I didn't care for the dash where the speedo display is at, but the 3rd row and cargo area looked great, especially when I compared it to a Tahoe, Yukon, and Denali XL I also got a look at today. GM products have those stupid seat rails sticking above the floor surface, among other issues. Last but not least, Ford should have kept the Excursion. Ford did a very poor job in marketing the Excursion. Dealers did themselves, the Excursion, and Ford in by refusing to negotiate on the vehicle, especially diesel equipped models. Proof of this is how fast they disappeared from lots locally when Ford went to employee pricing in 2005.
#16 of 38 Re: Article Comments: 2007 Ford Expedition First Drive [KarenS] by njvike Sep 05, 2006 (11:52 am)
Replying to: KarenS (Aug 10, 2006 7:31 am) I have one 06 Yukon Denali and one 03 Expedition Eddie Bauer. I like the interior and engine on the Denali but like the safety features and power fold down seats of the Expy. Although, I have the XL Denali so rarely do I need to have the third row fold down. What I hate about the Expy is the cheap plastics used in the interior and especially the seats. This was the first vehicle I ever purchase where I couldn't stand the new car smell. It smelled like a pool liner. Also hated that the brakes through so much brake dust out. Had the pads replaced at no charge though. I like the looks of the new Expy but I would choose air suspension like I had in the 2000 Expy. Along with the Denali, it was the best riding vehicle I ever had. All Ford has to do is make the interior a lot nicer and catch up to GM and Chrysler in the Horsepower department and I'm sold.
#17 of 38 Re: Excursion replacement? [beach15] by explorerx4 Sep 06, 2006 (6:55 pm)
Replying to: beach15 (Aug 29, 2006 4:00 am) looking at the rear hatch open picture, i have to ask, who designed the cargo cover attachments? in previous ford suv's it was indented, not sticking out into the cargo area on each side. dumb. Replies to this message: maryfshort (Sep 14, 2006 2:25 pm)