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The 2018 model year brings forth updates to the F-150 range and a complete overhaul to the Expedition. As customary from the Ford Motor Company, both full-size vehicles are better in every way than before.
Let’s start with the bread and butter of the Blue Oval in the U.S. For 2018, the F-150 loses the base V6 of yesteryear and welcomes an all-new 3.3-liter. The naturally aspirated mill features dual port and direct injection to maximize power, torque, and gas mileage. Rated at 290 ponies and 265 pound-feet from 4,000 rpm, the 3.3 is 8 horsepower and 12 pound-feet up on the old 3.5-liter Ti-VCT plant.
The rest of the lineup consists of a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6, 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 in two states of tune, and the big daddy 5.0-liter V8. Performance wise, the mills boast 325 hp and 400 lb-ft at 2,750 rpm, 375 hp and 470 lb-ft at 3,500 rpm, 450 hp and 510 lb-ft at 3,500 rpm, and 395 hp and 400 lb-ft at 3,850 rpm, respectively. Fuel economy numbers aren’t available for the time being, nor are details on the 3.0-liter Power Stroke V6 turbo diesel that will be introduced next spring.
In the case of the 2018 Ford Expedition, there’s only one powertrain available. Paired to the company’s 10-speed automatic transmission, the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 churns out 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet at 3,500 rpm on 87 octane. These figures apply to the XL, XLT, and Limited trim levels. As for the top-of-the-line Platinum, 93-octane gas translates to 400 horsepower and 480 pound-feet from 3,250 rpm.
Being based loosely on the F-150, the new-generation Expedition also happens to be pretty capable at towing stuff. In fact, the 9,300-pound rating makes it the best in its class. 300 pounds lighter than the 2017 model, the 2018 Expedition further brags with Pro Trailer Backup Assist, a technology designed to make it easier for the driver to tow and haul with utmost confidence.
Both models are scheduled to arrive in dealer showrooms this fall.
The rest of the lineup consists of a 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6, 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 in two states of tune, and the big daddy 5.0-liter V8. Performance wise, the mills boast 325 hp and 400 lb-ft at 2,750 rpm, 375 hp and 470 lb-ft at 3,500 rpm, 450 hp and 510 lb-ft at 3,500 rpm, and 395 hp and 400 lb-ft at 3,850 rpm, respectively. Fuel economy numbers aren’t available for the time being, nor are details on the 3.0-liter Power Stroke V6 turbo diesel that will be introduced next spring.
In the case of the 2018 Ford Expedition, there’s only one powertrain available. Paired to the company’s 10-speed automatic transmission, the 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 churns out 375 horsepower and 470 pound-feet at 3,500 rpm on 87 octane. These figures apply to the XL, XLT, and Limited trim levels. As for the top-of-the-line Platinum, 93-octane gas translates to 400 horsepower and 480 pound-feet from 3,250 rpm.
Being based loosely on the F-150, the new-generation Expedition also happens to be pretty capable at towing stuff. In fact, the 9,300-pound rating makes it the best in its class. 300 pounds lighter than the 2017 model, the 2018 Expedition further brags with Pro Trailer Backup Assist, a technology designed to make it easier for the driver to tow and haul with utmost confidence.
Both models are scheduled to arrive in dealer showrooms this fall.
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