The Ford Expedition Max Limited for 2008

Ford Expedition

The Expedition Max Limited is equipped with a Ford 5.4 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The Triton engine is mated to a ZF 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Ford.

The Expedition uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The truck uses air and air springs front and rear respectively.

Expedition Max Limited Statistics

The dimensions of the Expedition Max Limited are 78.80 inches wide by 221.30 inches long. It sits a comfortable 77.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard eight passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 131.00 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the Expedition is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sport utility market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $39,015 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $35,738. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 4-door Sport Utility.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2008 Expedition is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 33.50 gallons.

The Expedition Max Limited received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green truck, this was subpar.

In Summary

The 2007 model began the promise of the Ford Expedition. The 2008 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Ford hopes that the Expedition Max Limited will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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