My parents bought one new in 97'. It came with this video on VHS. I thought the Expedition was the coolest thing on the road. Held on to it for over 10yrs. Took it to prom in 06'. I loved it so much I bought one myself for my family. I hope our 19' Expedition will drive up the same feelings for my son as the 97' did for me.
Been working on a 97 Eddie Bauer edition for the past year. My friend's father bought it brand new in Michigan and had a front and rear passenger monitor installed for DVD's later in its life. Now, my friend drives it since her parents no longer use it unless for emergencies. It fell into disrepair for a long time in the garage. It has been both fun and frustrating to work on this but the more time I invest in it, the more I start to understand and grown closer to it. Just recently replaced the wipers, the front and rear bulbs as well as the fuse. It still needs a lot of interior cleaning and eventually an engine cleaning as well. What was once sitting in the garage for about ten years is now back on the road and serving well with the maintenance I've done to it.
Awesome! When the Ford Expedition debuted; large families were happy about having an alternative choice to a minivan to haul their families, cargo and gear wherever they go. Though I have a hunch that some families opted to get a Ford Expedition for dad and a Ford Windstar for mom.
@@Drewsky840 no. My Aunt got her Expedition back in 1996 ( I was two years old) Guess what ?? She still drives that’s same truck until this day. Same thing with my Aunts 2000 Lincoln Navigator which was bought by my Nanna out of the Showroom in 1999 for $65K . You don’t see a lot of 97-00 year model Suburbans driving around anymore. Most of them are in the junkyard
I still have my 1999 Eddie Bauer 4wd. I have a 3 in lift on it. But even stock, these sat so high. The Chevys are so low to the ground and I hated that look. I like the tall Stance. And these were more proportional, the Chevy too long. My parents handed mine down to me in 2009 and they got theres new in 1998. It’s 2022 and I still have it. 279k miles. And it idles so smooth can barely tell it’s on. It shifts perfect. It sits high. And I will keep forever.
*1999. We make these videos the calendar year before MY designation. All Lincoln LS 2000 model year promotional and instructional material, was made in early 1999.
1996? As a Ford Trucks product planner, usually we make our videos the summer or spring before usual market launch. We launched the '97 Expedition on October 2, 1996 to customers, so although it's a 1997 model, these videos were taped in the spring/summer of 1996 and not "1997" (in parentheses).
Ford was behind GM in presentation, the whole female male reviewer at the same time is redundant and unnecessary. The lady presenter was more than enough. The male reviewer was wayyyy too eager and over zealous 😅. Cringe worthy. But lady nailed the cadence, volume and communication skills needed to convey what needs to be conveyed. It seems like this guy is from a news anchor position. The deep inhales, and quick talk is jarring.
Cooling system, spark plugs issues, and a suspension only meant to carry the weight of an unloaded single cab F150. Yea, fix these issues EVERY YEAR and it will run forever 😂. The 5.4s didn't explode by anymeans... but owning one you might as well spent the maintenance on an exotic suv with more power.
Single owner, special order February 1997... Yet driving my Ford Expedition 4x4... Today is September 11, 2024.
My parents bought one new in 97'. It came with this video on VHS. I thought the Expedition was the coolest thing on the road. Held on to it for over 10yrs. Took it to prom in 06'. I loved it so much I bought one myself for my family. I hope our 19' Expedition will drive up the same feelings for my son as the 97' did for me.
I now drive my mom 2000 expedition and I love it it has a lot of sentimental value to me since she passed away
@@marcosjuarez1998My condolences on your mother's passing.
Drove 3 hours to purchase a 2017 Expedition King Ranch in July. I absolutely love it. It's my first ford and suv.
Been working on a 97 Eddie Bauer edition for the past year. My friend's father bought it brand new in Michigan and had a front and rear passenger monitor installed for DVD's later in its life. Now, my friend drives it since her parents no longer use it unless for emergencies. It fell into disrepair for a long time in the garage. It has been both fun and frustrating to work on this but the more time I invest in it, the more I start to understand and grown closer to it. Just recently replaced the wipers, the front and rear bulbs as well as the fuse. It still needs a lot of interior cleaning and eventually an engine cleaning as well. What was once sitting in the garage for about ten years is now back on the road and serving well with the maintenance I've done to it.
Awesome! When the Ford Expedition debuted; large families were happy about having an alternative choice to a minivan to haul their families, cargo and gear wherever they go. Though I have a hunch that some families opted to get a Ford Expedition for dad and a Ford Windstar for mom.
Still driving my '98 Eddie Bauer.
Did yours come with a massive leather bag?
@@EremEdition No, I bought it used.
the best full size SUV ever made
The suburban was better in every way
@@Drewsky840 no. My Aunt got her Expedition back in 1996 ( I was two years old) Guess what ?? She still drives that’s same truck until this day. Same thing with my Aunts 2000 Lincoln Navigator which was bought by my Nanna out of the Showroom in 1999 for $65K . You don’t see a lot of 97-00 year model Suburbans driving around anymore. Most of them are in the junkyard
@@julevelleharris94 because Chevy's are junk
“A masterpiece of automotive engineering”
wow. Imagine getting this fully loaded in 2021 :O
I wish i could buy one of this in new conditions in 2021
I don’t have to I just bought mine lol
Thanks for writing out the box wording in the description, really love these old videos. Thanks for uploading them and in such great quality.
I had a 97 that looked just liked that- miss that thing it was so reliable
😕😐 reliable?! You must’ve only kept it for 2 months!
These ones were probably the best ones they have ever made. Many are still on the road today.
@@prestoncheapbtheadphoneste3010 there are still thousands on the road.. tf you mean
@@prestoncheapbtheadphoneste3010 my dad is the original owner for his and it got stolen a few years ago and it still ran like a champ
@@chaoszombie9995 dude just got a shitty one off Facebook marketplace 😂
I still have my 1999 Eddie Bauer 4wd. I have a 3 in lift on it. But even stock, these sat so high. The Chevys are so low to the ground and I hated that look. I like the tall
Stance. And these were more proportional, the Chevy too long. My parents handed mine down to me in 2009 and they got theres new in 1998. It’s 2022 and I still have it. 279k miles. And it idles so smooth can barely tell it’s on. It shifts perfect. It sits high. And I will keep forever.
Best time in America
Hey my friend do you have the lincoln ls video handbook? From 2000 ? thanks
*1999. We make these videos the calendar year before MY designation. All Lincoln LS 2000 model year promotional and instructional material, was made in early 1999.
1996? As a Ford Trucks product planner, usually we make our videos the summer or spring before usual market launch. We launched the '97 Expedition on October 2, 1996 to customers, so although it's a 1997 model, these videos were taped in the spring/summer of 1996 and not "1997" (in parentheses).
Thanks for the post. Yes, it was a typo. Keep up the good work!
@@rovr Thanks, keep it up with these great bits of nostalgia.
31:00 Air suspension
Mine only had spring suspension with regular shocks
We bought a new one back in june of 97.. it was so so.. traded it in around 03 with 75k on it
My dad bought a First SUV Which is a 1997 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4x2 Color Dark Toreador red metallic color Known (Exterior Paint code JL)
Do you have a 2000-2002 Toyota Tundra?
in the junk yard
@@SoCalRobots pfft ok bud… I know there’s way more expeditions in the junk yard than tundras
@@SoCalRobots Found On Road Dead.
@@carlenger9707facts
My childhood in car I’m almost 12 now
How do I turn the child safety lock off this mf 😂
Omg seriously 🤦🏽♀️ lol
These people get paid to do these videos?? 😅😅
97-99>00-03
did the facelift bring issues or do you just like the look better?
Ford was behind GM in presentation, the whole female male reviewer at the same time is redundant and unnecessary.
The lady presenter was more than enough.
The male reviewer was wayyyy too eager and over zealous 😅. Cringe worthy.
But lady nailed the cadence, volume and communication skills needed to convey what needs to be conveyed.
It seems like this guy is from a news anchor position. The deep inhales, and quick talk is jarring.
wait hold on.. is this the SAME FORD.... that created the disaster of a 1999 Ford F150?
Cooling system, spark plugs issues, and a suspension only meant to carry the weight of an unloaded single cab F150. Yea, fix these issues EVERY YEAR and it will run forever 😂. The 5.4s didn't explode by anymeans... but owning one you might as well spent the maintenance on an exotic suv with more power.
These two people are just the worst
Lmaooo what's hilarious is Ford stuck them in the sun to roast and squint
That lady isnt even particularly good at reading lines. This is the worst product training video i think ive seen. Think about that
Everything is clearly presented. I don't know what your problem is
@@Drewsky840 lady sounds like yeardly smith!
@@Drewsky840 Just miserable trolls, with nothing better to do.
Lol trashhhh
Nope. My 97 is still going strong.
@@LeeHouseofD forrreals 97 5.4 4x4 going too hard