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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great full size SUV.

letsroll, 03/03/2003
1997 Ford Expedition XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
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The Ford Expedition defined the full-size SUV as we know it today. It was the first to offer a ride and handling more akin to a car than a tank (of course, such a large vehicle cannot be expected to handle like a Miata). My Expedition has never given me a bit of trouble. It still drives and rides like the day I bought it. Unlike previous GM products I have owned, there are no interior rattles, and the only things I have ever replaced are the tires (65K), and the fluids and filters. It tows trailers like they're not even there, and it can't be stopped off road. I hope ever vehicle I own hereafter performs this well. Kudos to Ford.

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5 out of 5 stars

Out 'Utes Every Other SUV

SkiMan, 07/07/2002
1997 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV 4WD
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My '97 Eddie Bauer has been on many an expedition. With 60k miles, it has had dealer tune-ups and oil changes - and never needed a part. With Michelin LTX M/S on the rig the chains have stayed in the bag. We ski no matter what the weather, and the Expedition has gotten us there safely every time. The big 5.4 liter V-8 will "haul" up the hill, or easily haul a boat in the summer. If you want to do it all with a SUV, winter or summer, this is the rig for you.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

97 expedition

jeff vandeventer, 01/28/2004
1997 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV
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Great all around vehicle. Good power, excellent handling, good brakes, great comfort. The only down fall is less than great gas mileage, but it is not awful. Great traveling vehicle with excellent four wheel drive capablities.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best Ford SUV

TheMan2323, 08/07/2009
1997 Ford Expedition XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
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I have had my car for a about a week and love it. It is a little better than the base xlt because it has new shocks, suspension, new(upgraded) transmition, and towing package. Makes me feel important and safe while driving. The car has 166,000 miles but fells like it will run forever. The only issue i have had is getting the emitions checked, for some reason the car wont start if they have the OBD cord plugged in.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer

yodabos, 08/15/2002
1997 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4dr SUV 4WD
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My Ford Expedition, bought new in 1997, has been an overall excellent car. The only negative is the somewhat squirrely steering and the fact that it once scared me silly when I thought it was going to roll over when I had to make a sudden sideways move at night on the highway.

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