On Jan 28, 9:36=A0am, "C. E. White" <cewhi...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
> "onoahimahi" <onoahim...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
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> > I'm looking at buying a 2002 Expedition with low miles but before I
> > do, I'm wondering were there any major changes or improvements
> > introduced after 2002 that I would be missing out on? I could afford
> > maybe up to a 2006 but would prefer to save money by buying the 2002
> > if I can.
>
> > Thanks,
> > Scott
>
> The fold flat third row seats were not available until 2003 models. The
20=
03
> models have independent rear suspension, coil spring front suspension
for
> 4WD models (before 2003, 4WD models had torsion bar front suspension).
200=
3
> have more powerful engines, but not as strong transmissions (4R70W
> transmissions instead of 4R100 transmissions). 4WD 2003 models can
select
> 2WD, A4WD, 4WDH, or 4WDL. 4WD 2002 models only have A4WD, 4WDH, 4WDL.
2003=
> models are lightly lower than 2002 models, and the engine compartment is
a=
> little roomier. Styling completely changed in 2003 vs 1997-2002.
>
> I owned a 1997 Expedition and a 2003 Expedition (both 5.4L, 4WD). The
seat=
s
> were much better in the 2003. Reliability was similar. I'd suggest that
a
> 2004-2005 might be the better years. All the bugs were worked out after
th=
e
> redesign in 2003 and they have the fold flat third row seats, and
slightly=
> better fuel economy than the 2002s.
>
> You should join the Expedition Owners Mailing List and seek the opinion
of=
> the members of that group
(seehttp://mail.xpog.com/mailman/listinfo/expedi=
tion).
>
> Ed White
Ed,
Thanks - I'll hold out for a 2004 or newer.
-Scott
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