Specifications: Ford Expedition I (U173) 4.6 i V8 16V XLT (243 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

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Ford Expedition I (U173) 4.6 i V8 16V XLT (243 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Ford
Model Expedition
Generation Expedition I (U173)
Modification (Engine) 4.6 i V8 16V XLT (243 Hp)
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 2003 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type SUV
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 16.8 l/100 km
14 US mpg
16.8 UK mpg
6 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 12.4 l/100 km
19 US mpg
22.8 UK mpg
8.1 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 11 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 11 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 10.5 sec
Maximum speed 170 km/h
105.63 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 9.4 kg/Hp, 106.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.7 kg/Nm, 174.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 243 Hp @ 4750 rpm.
Power per litre 52.8 Hp/l
Torque 397 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
292.81 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code Triton
Engine displacement 4601 cm3
280.77 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 90.2 mm
3.55 in.
Piston Stroke 90 mm
3.54 in.
Compression ratio 9:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 5.7 l
6.02 US qt | 5.02 UK qt
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Coolant 17.9 l
18.91 US qt | 15.75 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 2280 kg
5026.54 lbs.
Max. weight 3150 kg
6944.56 lbs.
Max load 870 kg
1918.02 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 1770 l
62.51 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 3350 l
118.3 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 98 l
25.89 US gal | 21.56 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 5197 mm
204.61 in.
Width 1996 mm
78.58 in.
Height 1887 mm
74.29 in.
Wheelbase 3025 mm
119.09 in.
Front track 1661 mm
65.39 in.
Rear (Back) track 1664 mm
65.51 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Torsion
Rear suspension Rigid axle suspension
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 255/70 R16

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