In spite of all the changes underneath, there is little to visually distinguish the new 2003 Ford Expedition over the 2002 model. A new Expedition owner may be unhappy when the neighbors don't notice they've traded the old one in for the new model. Then again, maybe not. Auto companies have found it doesn't always pay to mess with winning formulas. With roughly the same overall dimensions as before, the new Expedition looks bigger and bolder than its predecessor. The track has been widened nearly two inches to give it a well-planted stance. The hood is raised four inches for a more towering presence. The standard wheels increased to 17 inches for a bolder look. The roof height is lower. Bumpers are integrated more smoothly into the overall design. Door handles are the full-grip variety, making them easier to grab for occupants, whether left- or right-handed, gloved or not gloved.
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