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Ford UN93 Program
Introducing the beast ...
The first generation Ford Expedition (known internally as the UN93) was first introduced in 1996 as a 1997 model. Based directly off of the venerable Ford F-150 pickup truck, the Expedition shared all of the F-150’s muscular attributes – attributes which endowed the Expedition with an aggressively handsome exterior, pleasant interior and a strong work ethic. With very little modifications to differ the Expedition mechanically from the F-150 the Expedition took on a brutish beast persona. The UN93 had no road manners and gave the impression that it was the one in control, not the driver. Expedition’s suspension consisted of a Independent Front Suspension (IFS) and a five-link solid rear axel with coil springs. A Electro Pneumatic self leveling/load leveling suspension could be optioned with the Heavy Duty trailer tow package. The UN93 could accommodate up to eight passengers, however if equipped with a front bench seat, it could seat up to nine comfortably. Safety features consisted of dual front airbags, seat belt limiters, side intrusion door beams and ABS. XLT and Eddie Bauer started off the 1997 model year trim line, with a special Commercial Package version made for Fleet sales. The Expedition exuded utility with respectable off-road capability, payload and towing capacity. Engine choices consisted of a humble 4.6 liter Triton V8 (215+hp) and a healthy 5.4 liter Triton V8 (230+hp) Maximum towing capacity was rated 7900+ lbs.
(Above) 1997 model
Shown in Eddie Bauer trim
(Above) 1997 model
Shown in Eddie Bauer trim
(Above) 1997 model
Shown in Eddie Bauer trim
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1997 Model Year:
• First model year for (UN93) Expedition
1998 Model Year:
• No major cosmetic changes
• Wedgewood Blue Clearcoat color added
1999 Model Year:
• Expedition gets updated grille and grille trim (instead of flowing strait across, it now droops in the center, protruding into the front bumper) See Picture (A)
• All-New three piece front bumper – fog lamps are moved to lower bumper valance, new aerodynamic roof racks are added. See Picture (A)
• Both V8 engines, the 4.6 and 5.4, were updated and power output was now rated at 232+hp and 260+hp respectively.
• New XLT-Sport trim is added to the line up. See Picture (B)
(A) 1999 model
Shown in Eddie Bauer trim
(B) 1999 model
Shown in XLT-Sport trim
2000 Model Year:
• Front fender mounted radio antenna disappeared in favor of a hidden radio antenna for a tidier appearance.
• Eddie Bauer trim got updated; lower front bumper valance and running boards are now in Arizona Beige (rather than black) to match the other Eddie Bauer Arizona Beige trim. See Picture (C)
• Gentex auto-dimming electrochromatic rear view mirrors become available. See Picture (D)
• On Eddie Bauer models, side view mirrors get redundant turn signals integrated into the mirror housing assembly.
• Side impact airbags (outward side seat mounted) become available along with rear bumper mounted park distance/backup sensors. See Picture
• Power adjustable acceleration and break pedals become available.
(C) 2000 model
Shown in Eddie Bauer trim
(D) Gentex rear view mirror
(E) 2000 model
Rear (bumper mounted) park distance/backup sensors
2001 Model Year:
• No major cosmetic changes
• Two new special trim versions were added to the Expedition
line up - Eddie Bauer Premier and XLT-No Boundaries. See Pictures (F) and (G)
• Side impact airbags (outward side seat mounted) become available along with rear bumper mounted park distance/backup sensors. See Picture (G)
(F) 2001 model
Shown in Eddie Bauer Premier trim
(G) 2001 model
Shown in XLT-No Boundaries trim
2002 Model Year:
• No major cosmetic changes
• Expedition gets new BeltMinder™ Driver seatbelt monitoring system.
• Last model year for Eddie Bauer Premier, XLT-No Boundaries and XLT-Sport trim.
• Last model year for the (UN93) Expedition
Introducing the beast ...
The first generation Ford Expedition (known internally as the UN93) was first introduced in 1996 as a 1997 model. Based directly off of the venerable Ford F-150 pickup truck, the Expedition shared all of the F-150’s muscular attributes – attributes which endowed the Expedition with an aggressively handsome exterior, pleasant interior and a strong work ethic. With very little modifications to differ the Expedition mechanically from the F-150 the Expedition took on a brutish beast persona. The UN93 had no road manners and gave the impression that it was the one in control, not the driver. Expedition’s suspension consisted of a Independent Front Suspension (IFS) and a five-link solid rear axel with coil springs. A Electro Pneumatic self leveling/load leveling suspension could be optioned with the Heavy Duty trailer tow package. The UN93 could accommodate up to eight passengers, however if equipped with a front bench seat, it could seat up to nine comfortably. Safety features consisted of dual front airbags, seat belt limiters, side intrusion door beams and ABS. XLT and Eddie Bauer started off the 1997 model year trim line, with a special Commercial Package version made for Fleet sales. The Expedition exuded utility with respectable off-road capability, payload and towing capacity. Engine choices consisted of a humble 4.6 liter Triton V8 (215+hp) and a healthy 5.4 liter Triton V8 (230+hp) Maximum towing capacity was rated 7900+ lbs.
(Above) 1997 model Shown in Eddie Bauer trim
(Above) 1997 model Shown in Eddie Bauer trim
(Above) 1997 model Shown in Eddie Bauer trim
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1997 Model Year:
• First model year for (UN93) Expedition
1998 Model Year:
• No major cosmetic changes
• Wedgewood Blue Clearcoat color added
1999 Model Year:
• Expedition gets updated grille and grille trim (instead of flowing strait across, it now droops in the center, protruding into the front bumper) See Picture (A)
• All-New three piece front bumper – fog lamps are moved to lower bumper valance, new aerodynamic roof racks are added. See Picture (A)
• Both V8 engines, the 4.6 and 5.4, were updated and power output was now rated at 232+hp and 260+hp respectively.
• New XLT-Sport trim is added to the line up. See Picture (B)
(A) 1999 model Shown in Eddie Bauer trim
(B) 1999 model Shown in XLT-Sport trim
2000 Model Year:
• Front fender mounted radio antenna disappeared in favor of a hidden radio antenna for a tidier appearance.
• Eddie Bauer trim got updated; lower front bumper valance and running boards are now in Arizona Beige (rather than black) to match the other Eddie Bauer Arizona Beige trim. See Picture (C)
• Gentex auto-dimming electrochromatic rear view mirrors become available. See Picture (D)
• On Eddie Bauer models, side view mirrors get redundant turn signals integrated into the mirror housing assembly.
• Side impact airbags (outward side seat mounted) become available along with rear bumper mounted park distance/backup sensors. See Picture
• Power adjustable acceleration and break pedals become available.
(C) 2000 model Shown in Eddie Bauer trim
(D) Gentex rear view mirror
(E) 2000 model Rear (bumper mounted) park distance/backup sensors
2001 Model Year:
• No major cosmetic changes
• Two new special trim versions were added to the Expedition
line up - Eddie Bauer Premier and XLT-No Boundaries. See Pictures (F) and (G)
• Side impact airbags (outward side seat mounted) become available along with rear bumper mounted park distance/backup sensors. See Picture (G)
(F) 2001 model Shown in Eddie Bauer Premier trim
(G) 2001 model Shown in XLT-No Boundaries trim
2002 Model Year:
• No major cosmetic changes
• Expedition gets new BeltMinder™ Driver seatbelt monitoring system.
• Last model year for Eddie Bauer Premier, XLT-No Boundaries and XLT-Sport trim.
• Last model year for the (UN93) Expedition