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Ford Expedition: generations and engines

The Ford Expedition has been built since 1996 in 4 generations, with 17 engine versions in our catalog (SUV). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.

Production years1996–present
Generations4
Engine versions17
Power218–375 hp
Body stylesSUV
FuelGasoline
Timeline

Ford Expedition generations

  1. 1996–2003

    Ford Expedition I (U173)

    • SUV
    • Gasoline

    7 engine versions 218–264 hp

    Engines below
  2. 2003–2006

    Ford Expedition II

    • SUV
    • Gasoline

    6 engine versions 235–304 hp

    Engines below
  3. 2017–present

    Ford Expedition IV (U553)

    • SUV
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 375 hp

    Engines below
  4. 2017–present

    Ford Expedition IV MAX (U553)

    • SUV
    • Gasoline

    2 engine versions 375 hp

    Engines below
Specs

Ford Expedition engines

The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.

Ford Expedition I (U173)1996–2003 · 7 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
4.6 i V8 16V XLT (218 hp)1996–2003Gasoline218 hp (160 kW)290 lb-ft (393 Nm)11.3 s106 mph (170 km/h)
4.6 i V8 16V XLT (243 hp)1996–2003Gasoline243 hp (179 kW)293 lb-ft (397 Nm)11 s106 mph (170 km/h)
4.6 i V8 16V XLT 4WD (243 hp)1996–2003Gasoline243 hp (179 kW)293 lb-ft (397 Nm)11 s106 mph (170 km/h)
5.4 i V8 16V XLT (232 hp)1996–2003Gasoline232 hp (171 kW)325 lb-ft (441 Nm)10 s112 mph (180 km/h)
5.4 i V8 16V XLT 4WD (232 hp)1996–2003Gasoline232 hp (171 kW)325 lb-ft (441 Nm)10 s112 mph (180 km/h)
5.4 i V8 16V (264 hp)1999–2003Gasoline264 hp (194 kW)350 lb-ft (474 Nm)10 s103 mph (165 km/h)
5.4 i V8 16V (264 hp) 4WD1999–2003Gasoline264 hp (194 kW)350 lb-ft (474 Nm)10 s103 mph (165 km/h)
Ford Expedition II2003–2006 · 6 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
4.6 i V8 16V (235 hp)2003–2004Gasoline235 hp (173 kW)291 lb-ft (394 Nm)10.3 s106 mph (170 km/h)
4.6 i V8 16V 4WD (235 hp)2003–2004Gasoline235 hp (173 kW)291 lb-ft (394 Nm)10.5 s106 mph (170 km/h)
5.4 i V8 16 L 4WD (263 hp)2003–2004Gasoline263 hp (193 kW)350 lb-ft (474 Nm)106 mph (170 km/h)
5.4 i V8 16V L (263 hp)2003–2004Gasoline263 hp (193 kW)350 lb-ft (474 Nm)9.5 s106 mph (170 km/h)
5.4 i V8 32V (304 hp)2005–2006Gasoline304 hp (224 kW)365 lb-ft (495 Nm)
5.4 i V8 32V 4WD (304 hp)2005–2006Gasoline304 hp (224 kW)365 lb-ft (495 Nm)
Ford Expedition IV (U553)2017–present · 2 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
3.5 EcoBoost V6 (375 hp) 4x4 Automatic2017–presentGasoline375 hp (276 kW)470 lb-ft (637 Nm)
3.5 EcoBoost V6 (375 hp) Automatic2017–presentGasoline375 hp (276 kW)470 lb-ft (637 Nm)
Ford Expedition IV MAX (U553)2017–present · 2 engine versions
EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombined
3.5 EcoBoost V6 (375 hp) 4x4 Automatic2017–presentGasoline375 hp (276 kW)470 lb-ft (637 Nm)
3.5 EcoBoost V6 (375 hp) Automatic2017–presentGasoline375 hp (276 kW)470 lb-ft (637 Nm)
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