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Presented earlier this year, the 2018 Expedition will be available from the get-go with the FX4 Off-Road Package. As the name implies, the full-size SUV can hold its own when the going gets ragged, bumpy, muddy, or rocky.
More spacious and comfortable yet 300 pounds lighter than before, the fourth-generation Expedition is sufficiently capable off the beaten track as is thanks to the T3 body-on-frame vehicle architecture. Adding the FX4 Off-Road Package makes it even more proficient, starting with an electronic limited-slip differential with 3.73:1 gearing.
Designed to vary the power output automatically in low-traction conditions from side to side, the diff is complemented by the Terrain Management System. Seven drive models are available in total, ranging from Normal to Sport, Tow/Haul, Eco, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Sand, and Mud/Rut. The driver can also select between rear-wheel-drive and 4WD on the go, depending on the terrain and preferences.
Off-road goodies further include specific shock absorbers, all-terrain tires with thick sidewalls, seven skid plates (including a full-length guard for the gas tank), running boards, and rubber floor liners. Exterior badging and exclusive 18-inch Magnetic Metallic cast-aluminum wheels round off the 2018 Ford Expedition in FX4 form.
“The FX4 Off-Road package delivers off-road driving confidence,” said Mike Kipley, the Expedition’s engineering manager. “The technology we’re using works to adapt to different driving conditions so customers can enjoy the adventure without worry,” he concluded.
A 10-speed automatic transmission is paired as standard to the Blue Oval’s 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6. Enhanced with Auto Start-Stop for better gas mileage, the six-cylinder engine develops 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. The eight-seater sport utility vehicle, when properly equipped, can tow a best-in-class 9,300 pounds. By comparison, the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL Denali have 8,600 and 8,400 pounds to brag with from a naturally aspirated V8.
Look forward to the 2018 Ford Expedition to arrive at dealers sometime this fall, with retail pricing to be announced closer to the on-sale date.
Designed to vary the power output automatically in low-traction conditions from side to side, the diff is complemented by the Terrain Management System. Seven drive models are available in total, ranging from Normal to Sport, Tow/Haul, Eco, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Sand, and Mud/Rut. The driver can also select between rear-wheel-drive and 4WD on the go, depending on the terrain and preferences.
Off-road goodies further include specific shock absorbers, all-terrain tires with thick sidewalls, seven skid plates (including a full-length guard for the gas tank), running boards, and rubber floor liners. Exterior badging and exclusive 18-inch Magnetic Metallic cast-aluminum wheels round off the 2018 Ford Expedition in FX4 form.
“The FX4 Off-Road package delivers off-road driving confidence,” said Mike Kipley, the Expedition’s engineering manager. “The technology we’re using works to adapt to different driving conditions so customers can enjoy the adventure without worry,” he concluded.
A 10-speed automatic transmission is paired as standard to the Blue Oval’s 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6. Enhanced with Auto Start-Stop for better gas mileage, the six-cylinder engine develops 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque. The eight-seater sport utility vehicle, when properly equipped, can tow a best-in-class 9,300 pounds. By comparison, the Chevrolet Tahoe and GMC Yukon XL Denali have 8,600 and 8,400 pounds to brag with from a naturally aspirated V8.
Look forward to the 2018 Ford Expedition to arrive at dealers sometime this fall, with retail pricing to be announced closer to the on-sale date.
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