Ford U324/U354 Program
Bigger. Smarter. Faster. Meaner.

The Expedition went under the knife for a more aggressive, tougher look, taking styling cues from the Ford Super Duty and F-150 pickup trucks. The interior was also revamped to echo the look of the upcoming 2008 Ford Super Duty. An All-New Expedition EL (221.3 in.) added 14.8 inches in length to the standard Expedition (206.5 in.) Outside of the U.S. (Canada for example) the Expedition EL is called Expedition Max. The U324 Expedition retired the old and aging U Truck Platform (which underpinned the UN93 and U222 Expeditions) for the new hydroformed T1 Truck Platform which had underpinned the F-150 since the 2004 model year. The new T1 Truck Platform was taut, sound and sophisticated, increasing the Expedition’s rigidly. The Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) was completely re-engineered, endowing the SUV with best in class ride quality and road manners. U324 carried over the same 5.4 liter 24-valve V8 (301+hp) from the U222 Program, but ditched the old Electronic 4-Speed Automatic transmission for an All-New Intelligent 6R75E 6-Speed Automatic transmission featuring Dual Overdrives. XLT, XLT-Sport, Eddie Bauer and Limited Edition return as the Expedition’s 2007 model trim line. A Power Assisted Liftgate becomes a new addition to the 2007 model options list. Off road capability remains impressive with a BorgWarner Torque-On-Demand 2-speed electronic transfer case, AdvanceTrac with RSC, Electro Pneumatic self leveling/load leveling suspension and optional skid plates. Minimum running ground clearance is 8.7 inches. Payload and towing capacities were boosted yet again. Maximum towing capacity was rated 9200+ lbs.

(Above) 2007 model
Shown in Limited Edition trim

(Above) 2007 model
EL Shown in Eddie Bauer trim

(Above) 2007 model
Shown in Eddie Bauer trim towing it’s main
competitor, the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe LT


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2007 Model Year:

• First model year for (U324) Expedition and (U354) Expedition EL (Max)


2008 Model Year:

• Power deploying running boards are now available. See Pictures (A) and (B)

• The western themed Eddie Bauer trim level, called King Ranch returns. See Picture (B)

• A backup camera is now available utilizing an updated Gentex auto-dimming electrochromatic rear view mirror that features Picture-In-Mirror technology. See Picture (C)

• XLT trim levels now get body color trim. See Picture (D)

• New Funkmaster Flex Edition is offered – only 650 of them will be built. See Picture (E)


(A) 2008 model
Power Assisted Liftgate and Running boards

(B) 2008 model


(C) Gentex rear view mirror

(D) 2008 model
Shown in XLT trim

(E) 2008 model
Shown in Funkmaster Flex Edition trim


2009 Model Year:

• No major cosmetic changes

• Expedition can now run on E85 Ethanol. Flex Fuel emblem is located on upper right hand side of the vehicle’s liftgate. See picture (F)

• Expedition’s navigation system is revamped with smarter software, more intuitive user interface designs and Travel Link technology.

• "SOS Post Crash Alert" activates horn and hazard lights after a collision.

• Expedition now gets a capless fuel filler port. No cap to remove or put back means easy fueling, and fuel vapors are trapped in the tank and not released into the atmosphere.


(F) 2009 model


2010 Model Year:

• Changes (if any) are unknown at this time.