The 2012 Ford Expedition EL is a longer bodied model of the standard Expedition vehicle including more cargo-carrying capacity and a long 131 inch wheelbase. It is available with a 5.4 liter V8 engine that is capable of producing about 310 hp at 5,100 rpm and 365 lb-ft of torque along with a 6-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle has an estimated fuel economy of 14 mpg in the city and 20 mpg in the highway. This model is able to reach from 0-60 mph in about 8.0 seconds and it also features either a rear-wheel drive or electronically engaged four-wheel drive. The 2012 Ford Expedition EL has a length of 221.3 inches width of 221.3 inches, height of 77.7 inches and it also weighs about 7,540 lbs. The safety features include anti-lock brakes, stability control, front-impact airbags, side impact airbags, overhead airbags and anticipating or detecting unwanted vehicle intrusion system. The vehicle is available with five different color options such as White Platinum Tricoat Metallic, Sterling Grey Metallic, Ingot Silver Metallic, Tuxedo Black Metallic and a Royal Red Metallic. The 2012 Ford Expedition EL has been specially distinguished by its longer rear-quarter windows and aft wheel well trim which does not cut into the rear passenger doors. The vehicle is available in four trim levels such as XL, XLT, Limited, and King Ranch. It also has a Class IV trailer hitch and trailer sway control as standard feature in all the models.
