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1997 Ford Expedition Trim not encoded · 2 possible

1FMFU18L8VLA88249
5.4L V8 SOHC 16V
Engine
4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Transmission
4WD
Drive
Gasoline
Fuel
UNITED STATES
Built in
No factory image on file
1997 Ford Expedition

VIN Breakdown

SegmentCodeMeaning
WMI · World Mfr ID 1FM Ford · North America · United States
VDS · Descriptor FU18L Expedition
VIS · Vehicle ID 8VLA88249 1997 · Serial A88249

Basic Information

MakeFord
ModelExpedition
Year1997
Body StyleSPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Doors4
ManufacturerFord
CountryUNITED STATES

Engine & Performance

Engine5.4L V8 SOHC 16V
Transmission 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Drive Type4WD
Fuel TypeGasoline
Plant CodeL
Serial NumberA88249

Possible Trims for This VIN

This VIN's pattern doesn't narrow down the trim level. It could be any of the following — the differences below are the only ones we can tell from the VIN.

  • Eddie Bauer 4WD
    MSRP $34,225 · Dealer Invoice $29,757 · Cruise Control Standard, +3 more
    View this trim →
  • XLT 4WD
    MSRP $30,220 · Dealer Invoice $26,352 · Cruise Control Optional, +3 more
    View this trim →

Basic Information

Model Year 1997
Make Ford
Model Expedition
Trim Level Eddie Bauer 4WD or XLT 4WD

Engine & Performance

Displacement 4.6L (281)
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 290 @ 3250
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 215 @ 4400
Fuel System SEFI
Engine Type 5.4L V8 SOHC 16V

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission-short 4A OD
Transmission-long 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive
Driveline 4WD
4WD/AWD Standard

Dimensions & Weight

Overall Length 204.60
Overall Width 78.60
Overall Height 76.40
Wheelbase 119.00
Width at Wheelwell 48.50
Standard Seating 6
Optional Seating 9
Standard Towing 6100
Maximum Towing 7900
Standard Payload 1825
Maximum Payload 1875
Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) 2378
Wheelbase (in) 119.0
Height, Overall (in) 76.5
Curb Weight - Front (lbs) 2791
Length, Overall w/rear bumper (in) 204.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 78.6

Features & Options

Power Door Locks Standard
Air Conditioning Standard
Cruise Control Standard or Optional
Cassette Player Standard
CD Player Optional
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat Standard or Optional
Leather Seat Standard or Optional
Alloy Wheels Standard or Optional
Power Windows Standard

Fuel & Economy

Tank 30.00
Fuel Economy-city 13 - 14
Fuel Economy-highway 17 - 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 14

Safety & Braking

Anti-Brake System 4-Wheel ABS
Front Brake Type Disc
Rear Brake Type Disc
Child Safety Door Locks Standard
ABS Brakes Standard
Driver Airbag Standard
Passenger Airbag Standard

Suspension & Handling

Steering Type Recirc
Front Suspension Independent
Rear Suspension Independent
Front Spring Type Torsion Bar
Rear Spring Type Coil
Tilt Steering Standard

Other Specifications

Manufactured in UNITED STATES
Body Style SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Turning Diameter 40.50
Tires 255/70R16
Front Headroom 39.80
Rear Headroom 39.80
Front Legroom 40.90
Rear Legroom 38.90
Front Shoulder Room 63.90
Rear Shoulder Room 64.40
Front Hip Room 61.50
Rear Hip Room 62.30
Track Front 65.40
Track Rear 65.50
Depth 39.30
MSRP $34,225 or $30,220
Dealer Invoice $29,757 or $26,352
Tachometer Standard
Manual Sunroof Optional
Full Size Spare Tire Standard
Rear Window Defogger Standard
Body Code U18/119" WB
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 7.5
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.0
Front Tire Size P255/70R16
Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) 11,500
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7.0
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 6.8
Rear Tire Size P255/70R16

Pattern Information

Pattern1FMFU18L V
WMI 1FM (United States, North America)