2008 Ford Expedition EL XLT 4WD

The 2008 Ford Expedition EL XLT 4WD adds two significant features to the standard XLT package -- an additional 24 more cubic feet of cargo space (thanks to the fact that the EL XLT has been stretched nearly 15 inches longer than the standard XLT), and Ford's ControlTrac 4X4 System.

ControlTrac gives drivers the capability to control the 4X4 system by turning a rotary knob to select high or low four-wheel-drive mode, switch to 4X4 Auto (which transfers power to the appropriate wheels), or switch to two-wheel-drive mode.

Thanks to its extended length, the EL XLT provides a total of nearly 131 cubic feet of cargo space. And for easy loading and unloading, drivers can fold the second and third rows of seats down to create a flat load floor. The cargo space also comes equipped with a cargo organizer.

Safety features for the EL XLT 4WD include AdvanceTrac traction control with Roll Stability Control (RSC), a four-wheel antilock braking system with brake assist, Ford's Safety Canopy system with front and side airbags (including third-row side airbags), and a tire pressure monitoring system.

Other standard features include power windows and door locks, speed control, an MP3 input jack for the six-speaker AM/FM/CD sound system, rear-floor heat ducts, and a keyless entry keypad, which is a new feature for 2008.

A 300-horsepower, 5.4-liter V8 engine ably drives the Expedition EL XLT, though gas mileage suffers. The engine links to a smooth-shifting six-speed overdrive transmission.