Ford worked tirelessly to improve the current F-150 by reducing mass and adding efficient turbocharged engines all mounted on a high-strength steel frame. It’s now those same advancements will make their way onto the all-new 2018 Expedition SUV. Ford pulled the covers off the new three-row crossover ahead of the 2017 Chicago Auto Show, and boy, does its F-150 roots shine through.
The 2018 Expedition rides on a modified version of the F-150’s fully boxed steel frame, but uses a four-wheel independent suspension system for a smooth ride. Both the standard-length and long wheelbase version are making the generational jump. The new sheet metal is stamped from aluminum, of course, which Ford says helps save more than 300 pound over the outgoing model. The interior also features the same dashboard and steering wheel as the F-150 and Super Duty. The Expedition does get plenty of bespoke bits inside, including a rotary gear knob, terrain selector controls, and newly redesigned second and third row seats.
Technology improvements are vast, as well, including all the modern active safety equipment like adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and automatic emergency braking. The in-dash tech also sees a big improvement, with Ford’s Sync 3 system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and a Wi-Fi hotspot for 10 devices in a 50-foot perimeter around the SUV.
As expected, the Expedition is powered by Ford’s updated 3.5-liter EcoBoost V-6, which mates to the new 10-speed automatic transmission. Ford has not, however, released horsepower and torque specs, but we’re betting it will match the F-150’s 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. If so, the Expedition will solidify itself as one of the most powerful of the domestic three-row SUVs – not counting the outrageous SRT 392 Durango Dodge just debuted, of course.
So without further summarizing, let’s jump into all the details Ford has released.
Update 02/07/2017: Ford has debuted the all-new 2018 Expedition ahead of the 2017 Chicago Auto Show. The three-row SUV features a host of F-150-based updates, along with a slew of safety upgrades. And as expected, the body is aluminum.
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