2007 Expedition's prominent grille serves as the focal point for the raised powerdome hood. New dual-beam headlamps feature the Ford-themed step-up design with the integrated side-marker lights wrapping around into the front fenders.

Smooth sides and large wheel lips further define 2007 Expedition's confident stance and frame its large wheels and tires. Expedition owners can choose from five wheel designs, including available 20-inch chrome-clad, six-spoke wheels wearing P275/55-R20 all-season tires.


Comfortable and Capable on the Inside

The 2007 Expedition delivers a new level of interior comfort, refinement and quality. For example, Expedition's seats have been redesigned from the floor up with improved contours, larger bolsters, softer cushions and upgraded materials to provide increased comfort on long trips.

"Like we've done for F-Series, we've aimed with Expedition to set a new standard for interior refinement for full-size SUVs," says Viera. "Expedition's all-new interior is as comfortable as your favorite pair of jeans."

Improvements in quality, comfort and capability are evident throughout 2007 Expedition's interior. Each trim level features a distinctive, bold, modern look.

2007 Expedition XLT defines tough luxury. The technical grain of the deep gray dashboard contrasts nicely with the elegantly embossed cloth seat inserts and warm steel trim. Two Eddie Bauer options combine rich, warm-gray first- and second-row leather-trimmed seats with a choice of camel or stone accents. Expedition Limited is a statement in monochromatic rich gray or charcoal black luxury. Available caramel-colored leather seat inserts bring out the richness of the mahogany wood accents. Heated and cooled front seats are available.

2007 Expedition's seating also is more capable. The driver's seat's rearward track travel was increased by 20 millimeters to accommodate drivers from 4 feet, 11 inches up to 6 feet, 4 inches tall. Expedition XLT features six-way power-adjustable front seats, with a 10-way-power driver's seat standard on all models with leather trim.

One-lever action, kneel-down, 40/20/40-split second-row seats fold flat with the load floor to offer extra cargo space and easy third-row access.

A Centerslide sliding center section can be moved forward up to 11 inches to give the front-seat passenger easy access to a young child. The second row is available in this 40/20/40 bench configuration, or with two captain's chairs and a walk-through center passage. The available 60/40-split third-row seats are designed to accommodate passengers as tall as 6 feet, 2 inches.

The seat folds flat into the load floor, providing easily accessible cargo space without the inconvenience of removing a heavy, cumbersome rear seat. For the ultimate in convenience, Expedition buyers can choose a segment-exclusive, optional Powerfold third-row seat that folds flat with the touch of a button. For 2007, the power-folding rear seat features a faster and more fluid folding action.

The new, available power liftgate is designed with the lift mechanism moved off to the side and out of the driver's rear view. A new climate control system utilizes a new scroll compressor and larger air ducts and vents for improved airflow. This increased capability will warm the cabin and defrost windows in two-thirds the time of the previous model's system.

"A lot of thought and energy went into the design and flow of the interior components," says Chelsia Lau, Expedition chief designer. "Every button and switch was purposefully and ergonomically placed with an astute attention to detail."

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