CURT BUSH - GENERAL MANAGER

I started in finance in 1995. I went from there and started Pierre Money Mart in 1998. I made it the largest special finance department in Washington. All together I have been with the Pierre's for 10 years. I'm Master certified. I have 2 kids (1 boy and 1 girl). I love to spend time with my kids; they are my life. I also like baseball, camping, fishing, and boating with my family.

My favorite car is the Expedition. I have owned 5 of them. I was born in Everett, WA.

For 2007, the Expedition will be redesigned, utilizing the T1 platform originally launched with the F-150. The new platform provides 10% more torsional rigidity than the previous model, and includes the independent rear suspension. It is powered by the 5.4 L Triton V8 engine, rated at 300 hp and 365 lbf·ft (495 N·m) of torque, which when properly equipped can tow up to 9,100 lb (4,130 kg).

An extended-wheelbase version of the Expedition, called the Expedition EL (for "extended length"), will replace the cancelled Excursion, and is expected to compete more effectively with the Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL. The Expedition EL is about 15.8 in (40 cm) longer than the standard Expedition, for a total of approximately 222 in (18.5 feet or 563 cm), and has a 131 in (333 cm) wheelbase, producing 24 ft³ of additional cargo space over the standard 119 in (302 cm) wheelbase model. It is scheduled to be launched with the standard wheelbase 2007 Expedition in summer 2006. The Expedition EL can be distinguished by its longer rear-quarter windows; and the rear passenger doors do not cut into the aft wheel well trim.

The 2007 Expedition was unveiled at the Houston Auto Show rather than at Detroit, Los Angeles, or New York where most new models are, as 20% of all Expedition sales are in Texas.


The Ford Expedition is a fullsize SUV built by the Ford Motor Company. Introduced in 1997 and redesigned for 2003 and again for 2007, it slots between the smaller Ford Explorer, and the now discontinued Ford Excursion. The Expedition offers up to nine passenger seating and a range of V8 engines. It is similar to the Lincoln Navigator, especially for 2004 with the introduction of the Limited trim line. One million Expeditions have sold since 2004, reflecting high consumer demand for its family-friendly interior, cargo space, and high towing capacity. A specially modified Special Service Vehicle version is also available from Ford for law enforcement. All Expeditions are built in Wayne, Michigan. This SUV (especially the larger EL model for 2007) is once again Ford's top-of-the-line SUV.



1997
The Expedition was designed to compete with both the larger Chevrolet Suburban, and the smaller Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon, as well as the Toyota Land Cruiser (despite being in a different class). It replaced the fullsize Ford Bronco. Seating capacity ranged up to nine passengers with the third-row rear seat option, and the Expedition could tow 8,000 lb (3,600 kg). The Expedition was refreshed in 1999 with more power and updated trim.

Engines:

4.6 L V8, 215 hp (160 kW) 1997-1998
4.6 L V8, 240 hp (179 kW) 1999-2004
5.4 L V8, 230 hp (172 kW) 1997-1998
5.4 L V8, 260 hp (194 kW) 1999-2002

2003-2005
The 2003 Expedition shared the Ford U platform for 8,300 lb (3,800 kg) towing and a more refined ride. A popular new feature is power folding third-row seats.

The base 4.6 L V8 engine was dropped in 2005 as the 5.4 L V8 was updated with 24-valve technology.

AdvanceTrac® with Roll Stability Control™ is optional for 2005.

The Expedition uses the code U1 in the 5th and 6th positions of the VIN.

Engines:

2003-2005 4.6 L V8, 232 hp (173 kW)
2003-2005 5.4 L V8, 260 hp (194 kW)
2005-2006 5.4 L 3-valve V8, 300 hp (223 kW)