Category: Expedition

2018 Ford Expedition Spy Shots, Redesign

The soon to be unveiled sports utility vehicle, new 2018 Ford Expedition has Eco Boost power making it more fuel efficient than its predecessor which has been around since 2006. The previous model was said to drive poorly and used a lot of fuel and its engines were not that good. Its competition is Lincoln navigator, GMC Yukon XL and Chevrolet Suburban.

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Exterior and Interior Design

 The model still retains the dip in the front windows near the mirrors which is Ford’s trademark. The body is made of aluminum. This makes it lighter by around 350 pounds since the previous model was made of steel. The weight will put it in the same weight range as GMC’s escalade. The front 2018 Ford Expedition will look like that of the F-150 retaining the same grille and headlights. The back may change slightly and get a more interesting design.The body is mostly flat which an aluminum weakness is as the soft metal can split with deep curves. It will retain the traditional Expedition look but have more space and be more comfortable. Towing things will be much easier and have more capacity of over 9200 pounds.

2018 Ford Expedition - Interior

The interior will be overhauled, steering wheel, seats and the dashboard will be new. The seats will be seven or eight and will get a few luxuries such as premium cloth upholstery and heated seats for certain markets.

Engine and Mileage Performance

The expedition is expected to use a 3.5 liter Eco boost V6 similar to the current model or the much smaller 2.7 liter Eco boost used in the F-150. The engine is expected to have an upgrade and thus produce 440 horsepower as opposed to the current 350 and 450 lb-ft torque. This is the kind of power train used in the Ford Raptor. The performance will be slightly better with a 0-60 time of less than 5 seconds as opposed to the current one of 6.4 seconds. The MPG will be 20 as opposed to the current one of 16MPG. This will come about as a result of the engine that is more powerful and efficient as well as the lighter body.

Specifications

  • Manufacturer name: Ford
  • Model name: Expedition
  • Year of release:2017
  • Engine:V8
  • Horsepower @ RPM: 440
  • Displacement:
  • 0-60 time: 5 sec
  • Top Speed:

2018 Ford Expedition Price and Release Date

 The ford expedition is expected to be launched at the 2017 Detroit auto show and start selling soon after. The new Ford Expedition 2018 is expected to begin retailing at $ 48,000 U.S. dollars and go as far as $70,000 U.S dollars.

Summary

The current expedition was released in 2006 as a 2007 model and is seriously outdated. It was given a cosmetic and mechanical boost in 2015 but still falls short in comparison to its competitors. The 2018 Ford Expedition is a welcome improvement. The new expedition is expected to compete favorably with Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL though Large SUVs are generally on low demand despite the low fuel prices. It is expected to be more technologically advanced than its predecessors.

Source: Edmunds

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2015 Ford Expedition Platinum

2015 Ford Expedition Platinum is an extremely good car with high performance, user friendly features and well designed interiors. We believe that it would appeal to younger populace owing to its strength. Therefore, we believe that would appeal to family populace since there’s abundance of room for a big family and traveling.

2015 - Ford Expedition Platinum
2015 – Ford Expedition Platinum

Exterior and Interior

Speaking of the inside, it could accommodate up to seven passengers or else more in great relieve. All of them have electric seating at their disposal, weather control as well as a very good Sony audio system that would blow you away.

2015 - Ford Expedition Platinum Interior
2015 – Ford Expedition Platinum Interior

Moving to the car’s exterior, we could see clear improvement completed to the design. Firstly, the front is at the present better defined and boasts bigger headlights that comprise both Xenon for the low-beams and as well LED for the day time running lights. The bumper at the present includes a little shield that must protect this in light off-road situation while the side-skirts present minimal defense. The back at the present offers a bigger tailgate that could be opened in two steps. The back bumper has remained essentially unchanged with the exemption of the black accent.

Engine and Mileage of 2015 Ford Expedition Platinum

2015 Ford Expedition Platinum twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 engine
2015 – Ford Expedition Platinum twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V-6 engine

The EcoBoost engine is accessible with a semi-automatic 6-speed Select Shift gearbox that could either be operate manually or else in an automatic mode. The broadcast is accessible with back wheel drive as regular or else with all wheel drive, which would give you a pleasant boost off-road however it will somewhat increase fuel economy. While properly ready, 2015 Ford Expedition Platinum towing capability is 9,200 pounds. That capability and utmost cargo space are most excellent in class rating.

 Price and Release Date of 2015 Ford Expedition Platinum

Considering the improvement prepared to the interior as well as general feel of the auto, the price has remain the similar, so anticipate to pay for a base edition of the new 2015 Ford Expedition Platinum about 44.000$. Also, take in to account that it would be accessible in show rooms starting with the ending of November.

2015 - Ford Expedition Platinum Rear View
2015 – Ford Expedition Platinum Rear View

Many fan of Ford Expedition are thrilled, since new model would appear soon. It is the evergreen model that doing a superior job and after so several years, despite technological innovation. Today, you could see on the street Ford Expedition 12-13 years old as well as his owners is still proud to drive, without troubles. Model 2015 Ford Expedition Platinum, a genuine full-size SUV is fourth generation of this model.

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2017 Ford Expedition

The 2017 Ford Expedition must mark the start of the fourth generation. The new generation would be eight passengers SUV with a rationalized power train system counting a hybrid choice. The plan is that all neat levels be complete in the subsequent two years, to keep the motor vehicle in mid of 2016 come on the market. The major competitor would be Chevy Tahoe as well as Toyota Sequoia.

2017 - Ford Expedition
2017 – Ford Expedition

Exterior and Interior of 2017 Ford Expedition

As a big-sized SUV, the 2017 Expedition is intended with three a-seat rows as well as it is the perfect choice for a big family. The cabin may carry 8 people. Once you bought this car, there would be no difficulty at all to contract with space because this big SUV has a roomy cabin with comfy seats.

2017 - Ford Expedition Interior
2017 – Ford Expedition Interior

About the total weight of the 2017 Ford Expedition, it is reported that the corporation has a big ambition to decrease it since their previous is regarding giving a prevailing performance. With the weight decrease, it is predictable that they might attain about 200 to 300 lbs as well as the most previous is regarding reducing the weight about the bumper.

Rear View of 2017 Ford - Expedition
Rear View of 2017 Ford – Expedition

Engine and Mileage of 2017 Ford Expedition

Under the hood of 2017, Ford Expedition expects better performance. Consequently, the new twin-turbo 3,5L V6 Ecoboost engine could generate an output of 365 horses as well as 420 lb-ft of torque. This straight injected engine would be mated to the new 10R80 Select-Shift intelligent manumitted transmission. We have to utter that this transmission is still in the expansion phase and that this model would be the first that would use it. The drive would not be changed, which means that the power transport to the back wheels as well as all four wheels. Fuel consumption for the back wheel drive would be 16 mpg in the city as well as 23 mpg in the freeway drive. Fuel utilization for the all-wheel-drive would be 15 mpg in the city as well as 21 mpg in the freeway drive.

2017 Ford - Expedition Engine
2017 Ford – Expedition Engine

Price and Release Date

It is too early on to talk regarding the price; however, it is probable that he would be around $42,000 for the fundamental model. The most costly trim version (Platinum EL) would cost around $61,000.

About the engine, it is extremely possible to see the 2017 Expedition with precise enhancements that is provided by SUV Ford automaker. We anticipate that the company would offer more engine options to cover the demand. As the new age group of Ford Expedition, 2017 Ford Expedition is prepared to launch soon.

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2016 Ford Expedition – Reviving The Boxy Era With Style

2016 Ford Expedition in its new sixth generation avatar will be a brand new make. It is expected to more classy, sturdy and trendy, maintaining some of its old assets as they are.

2016 Ford Expedition
2016 Ford Expedition

Interior and Exterior of 2016 Ford Expedition

Though at the first look the car appears to be boxy, there is a style statement to it, thanks to it chrome grille, redesigned front bumper and well designed angular LED lights. The seats upholstered in soft material are truly comfortable. There would be three rows of windows and five automatic opening doors. The wheels would go up from 18 to 22inches. The car is also expected to be lighter by 200-300 pounds, due to the use of aluminum in the wheels and in many other parts of the car.

2016 Ford Expedition Interior
2016 Ford Expedition Interior

On the interior, the car will be capable of accommodating eight passengers. There will be three rows, making the car a large one. There will be many other latest features like Bluetooth and USB ports, and a routing paired with LCD display. It has the signature MyFord touch infotainment system of 4.2 inches coupled with ten speaker audio systems from Sony.

Rear View of 2016 Ford Expedition
Rear View of 2016 Ford Expedition

Engine and Mileage of 2016 Ford Expedition

There are eight trim level options that are available- XLT, XLT EL  , Limited, Limited EL, King Ranch, Platinum, King Ranch EL, and Platinum EL. These trim levels with not have separate engines. The old 5.4L V8 is going to be replaced by a V6 EcoBoost engine 3.6 liter, direct injection and twin turbo powered. This will not only give up to 365 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque, but also offer good fuel economy by reducing the average consumption. There will be an option of rear wheel drive for all the models and there will also be six speed automatic transmissions. The mileage will be 16/22 mpg with the base RWD and 4WD would lower it slightly to 15/20mpg.

2016 Ford Expedition Engine
2016 Ford Expedition Engine

Price and Release Date

The prices will totally be dependent on the trim levels. The base model will be priced around $42,000 whereas the topmost cost, $610,000, will be that of the Platinum EL model. There are no confirm dates about the release of this one, but speculations are being made that it would be out by mid 2015.

The box like look of the car is highly attractive to make it unnoticeable. With the specifications and its excellent fuel economy, Ford has come up with yet another beast in its range of sturdy cars, the 2016 Ford Expedition.

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