Engine: 5.4-liter SOHC 24-valve V8

Engine Options: 5.4-liter SOHC 24-valve V8

Transmission: 6-speed automatic

Transmission Options: 6-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: front airbags, torso-protecting front side airbags, three-row head-protecting curtain side air bags with rollover deployment, tire-pressure monitor, anti-lock brakes (ABS) with brake assist, electronic stability control with anti-rollover technology

Optional Safety Equipment: rear obstacle detection; rear backup camera

Basic Warranty: 3 years/36,000 miles

Assembled In: Wayne, Michigan

Model Tested: Ford Expedition Limited 2WD ($42,505)

Standard Equipment: leather upholstery; front captain's chairs with heating/cooling feature; second-row 40/20/40 bench seat; third-row power-folding bench seat; leather-wrapped tilt steering wheel with audio/climate controls; cruise control; power door locks and windows; power-adjustable pedals; remote keyless entry; keyless keypad; 10-way adjustable front seats; memory for the mirrors and driver's seat; dual-zone automatic climate control with rear AC and auxiliary controls; 340-watt AM/FM tuner with in-dash six-disc CD-changer and auxiliary input; auto-dimming rear-view mirror; trip computer; conversation mirror; universal garage door opener, power rear quarter windows; automatic headlights; running boards; fog lights; roof rails; folding, power-adjustable outside mirrors; power liftgate with flip-up glass

Options as Tested: 275/55R20 all-season tires with chrome-finish wheels ($995); Sirius satellite radio ($195); DVD-based navigation system ($1995); rear-seat DVD entertainment system ($1295).

Destination Charge: 900

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: rear-wheel drive

Horsepower: 300 @ 5000

Torque: 365 @ 3750

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway:

Wheelbase: 119.0 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 206.5/91.8/77.2 inches

Track Front/Rear: 67.0/67.2 inches

Turning Cycle: 40.8 feet

Seating Capacity: 8 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.6/60.2/41.1 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: 39.8/59.9/39.1 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.3/50.2/37.7 inches

Trunk Volume: 108.3 cubic feet

Payload: 1750

Suspension, f: independent, double wishbones with coil springs over gas-charged shock absorbers, anti-roll bar

Ground Clearance: 8.7 inches

Curb Weight: 5578 pounds

Towing Capacity: 9200 pounds

Tires: 275/55R20 all-season

Brakes: vented disc/vented disc with ABS

Fuel Capacity: 28.0 Gallons