Though last year’s 5.4-liter, 300-horsepower V8 is carried over, the updated 2007 Ford Expedition gets a new six-speed automatic transmission, and folks who tow will be glad to know that this new rig can handle up to 9,100 pounds when properly equipped. Models with 4WD have two-speed transfer cases with optional shift-on-the-fly capability. When low range is selected, the electronic throttle control switches to a preset off-road calibration that provides more torque where needed such as in heavy sand or on slippery surfaces. The 2007 Ford Expedition’s chassis features an all-new front suspension and tube-through-tube construction to stiffen the frame for improved driving dynamics. There’s also a new independent rear suspension that competitors don’t provide, which allows for roomier, fold-flat third-row seating. The Expedition’s brakes have also been beefed up – larger and thicker rotors and calipers reside at each corner to reduce stopping distance as well as quell vibration during stops. Finally, a new Expedition EL model, featuring an extra 15 inches of length and an additional 24.8 cubic feet of cargo space, will go head-to-head with the Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL.