18 Expy/Navi Est. Gas Mileage Figures

[Artie]

I disagree on the SWB being a huge vehicle. Its no bigger than a small sedan in reality it's just taller. It's roughly the size of a Chevy Malibu if you park next to one it's about the same wheelbase and length. I loved my expy for being so compact and easy to park compared to the truck.

Expedition is about 16 inches longer and 8 inches wider than a Malibu.

 

[JExpedition07]

are you sure that's not EL specs? My SWB did not seem that much longer than a sedan.

 

[Artie]

are you sure that's not EL specs? My SWB did not seem that much longer than a sedan.

Yes, this is for the regular length, the long wheelbase is 221 inches.

 

[dlcorbett]

For reference, the malibu is 194in rounded, the impala is 204in rounded, the 17 expy is 206in rounded, 18 expy is 210in rounded.

 

[John Christopher]

are you sure that's not EL specs? My SWB did not seem that much longer than a sedan.

You were probably looking at an Impala. They look alike but the Malibu is a lot smaller.

 

[ccbc65]

That seems like little if any improvement over the V8s. So why did they go with the V6s?

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

That seems like little if any improvement over the V8s. So why did they go with the V6s?

Because the power on the EcoBoost blows the V8 away. 380 HP and 430 ft/lbs of torque compared to the V8.

 

[JExpedition07]

I would say the 3.5 cut costs from the Triton... less steel. My V8 has 440 horsepower and 860 lb ft. torque Can't beat a V8 for power. I can say with absolute confidence this truck would pull a house down no problem. Yes what is stock now is more powerful than the the 5.4 standard stock, however The 5.4 was available in many SVT vehicles in supercharged variant and that variant was much more powerful on both ends that the newer ecoboosts. Ecoboost is a lot more economical for Ford to make power out of than building the heavy V8 and slapping a few thousand dollar supercharge on top. I never discount the Triton V8 they are great motors and the high end performance variants kicked some serious butt.

 

[cullinan18]

My V8 has 440 horsepower and 860 lb ft. torque

Your HP/TQ sounds like Powerstroke numbers. How'd your achieve this work a gas v8?

 

[JExpedition07]

Your HP/TQ sounds like Powerstroke numbers. How'd your achieve this work a gas v8?

I own a F-350 6.7. So yea it's powerstroke numbers lol. Gasoline engines can achieve these numbers such as Bentleys Top tier V8. I believe it is right on the doorstep of 800 torque.