Ford Expedition 2018 - 2020

[Porsche911]

Hi I am looking to buy a Ford Expedition 2018 - 2020 and I wanted to know if there any problems with this model? Is the 3.5l V6 and 10 speed automatic good?


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[dlcorbett]

You have a lot to catch up. The forum is very informative with the "common" issues in regard to the expy as well as threads with similar questions where the issues are summarized.

Main things to look for are cam phaser issues and shocks(base suspension)

 

[mwl001]

I think dlcorbett summarized issues perfectly. I'll just add that for all the bellyaching about the "complexity" and "unreliability" of the V6 with turbos... Ford has put a ton of these in pickups and SUVs for years, same with the 10 speed now, and if it were any less reliable than average that fact could not have escaped awareness in the market. For me it was one of the reasons I liked the vehicle, you basically get max performance no matter the trim line (Platinum offers what amounts to a different tune, basically). Toyota powertrains are exceptionally reliable but they do that by not innovating (hybrids are the exception). That's a choice you'll pay for at the pump, whether or not it actually saves you money isn't something you'll know for years (as an example).

I think the best thing for the Ford ecoboost engines is to use only synthetic oil and change more frequently than Ford tells you to get away with. So if you buy used, best to be able to verify how well the vehicle was maintained.

 

[Calidad]

I’ll tell you September build 2019’s quietly got tweaks to the 3.5. Mine to my surprise has a cast aluminum oil pan instead of the plastic oil pan

 

[Calidad]

I think dlcorbett summarized issues perfectly. I'll just add that for all the bellyaching about the "complexity" and "unreliability" of the V6 with turbos... Ford has put a ton of these in pickups and SUVs for years, same with the 10 speed now, and if it were any less reliable than average that fact could not have escaped awareness in the market. For me it was one of the reasons I liked the vehicle, you basically get max performance no matter the trim line (Platinum offers what amounts to a different tune, basically). Toyota powertrains are exceptionally reliable but they do that by not innovating (hybrids are the exception). That's a choice you'll pay for at the pump, whether or not it actually saves you money isn't something you'll know for years (as an example).

I think the best thing for the Ford ecoboost engines is to use only synthetic oil and change more frequently than Ford tells you to get away with. So if you buy used, best to be able to verify how well the vehicle was maintained.

I moved from 27 yrs of Toyotas to a 2019 Expedition platinum. Zero complaints loving it. Didn’t even consider another Toyota truck..

 

[Rossue]

All the problems you read about on any forum are by definition anecdotal and in Consumer Behavior it is taught that people are 9X as likely to tell someone of a negative experience than a positive one. My 2019 XLT is outperforming my expectations to be primarily a tow vehicle for a 4500# max weight TT. Gets about the same mileage- 13 as my 2013 Yukon did, yet is much more enjoyable to drive and has better cargo room as well. My July 19 build has aluminum oil pan as well.

 

[Porsche911]

I’ll tell you September build 2019’s quietly got tweaks to the 3.5. Mine to my surprise has a cast aluminum oil pan instead of the plastic oil pan

How many miles are on the expedition?


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[Porsche911]

All the problems you read about on any forum are by definition anecdotal and in Consumer Behavior it is taught that people are 9X as likely to tell someone of a negative experience than a positive one. My 2019 XLT is outperforming my expectations to be primarily a tow vehicle for a 4500# max weight TT. Gets about the same mileage- 13 as my 2013 Yukon did, yet is much more enjoyable to drive and has better cargo room as well. My July 19 build has aluminum oil pan as well.

How many miles are on your expedition?


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[Calidad]

How many miles are on the expedition?


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14,000 but my other Ford has 70,000 zero issues. Get a warranty tho even a crashed mobile data chip will cost you $600 to replace if it dies. No difference what brand you buy today they all will have issues. Even my basic Toyotas had costly fixes.

 

[Rossue]

How many miles are on the expedition?


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23K miles.