2018+ Post Pictures Thread!- Lets see those shiny new trucks!

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EricExpedition

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I think yours is the first FX4 to be posted on here, looks great! What’s the skid plate look like? Is it just in the front or do they put something over the tranny and rear diff? I have my fingers crossed that the mounting on the FX4 is something that crossed the Expy/Navi platform.

There are seven skid plates, per Ford. One is a sand shield to protect the turbocharger intercoolers. There are steel plates to protect steering gear, engine, transmission, transfer case, and a full-length guard for the fuel tank. I'm not seeing anything under the rear suspension. I'm not sure if any of those will marry up to the Navigator. I took some not-so-great pics between the rainfall here. Hope that helps!

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He’s the second. There was the guy from Northern Cali posting his a while back. I get mine on Saturday... pics will follow soon. And I plan to post the interesting ones: payload sticker, skid plates, etc.

Welcome to the club! Door sticker has 1658 lbs for the payload capacity. And there's plenty of room for it! Haha. The FX4 gets the variable driving modes and with the 3.73 the tow capacity is 6000, or 9000 with a weight distributing hitch. Let me know if you find out anything different!IMG_20180426_192053.jpg IMG_20180426_192018.jpg IMG_20180426_192205.jpg
 

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There are seven skid plates, per Ford. One is a sand shield to protect the turbocharger intercoolers. There are steel plates to protect steering gear, engine, transmission, transfer case, and a full-length guard for the fuel tank. I'm not seeing anything under the rear suspension. I'm not sure if any of those will marry up to the Navigator. I took some not-so-great pics between the rainfall here. Hope that helps!

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7, wow! Thanks for the info.
 

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7, wow! Thanks for the info.
yes, i will absolutely be getting these for my Platinum. We are far from off roaders but frequently are on gravel roads, rutted, potholes, branches, etc. definitely wont hurt!
 

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yes, i will absolutely be getting these for my Platinum. We are far from off roaders but frequently are on gravel roads, rutted, potholes, branches, etc. definitely wont hurt!
You don’t have to be off pavement to run up on debris. I’m going to crawl under mine to see if there are any mounting points. If the mount on the frame of the FX4 I’d assume they’ll be there on all models.
 

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Question, has any one moved up to 33"+ tires on a 2018? Have seen the LGE-CTS one but wanted to know about real-world experience.

These are Michelin Primacy XC 275/65R18. Thinking of moving up to Toyo Open Country A/T II LT275/70R18 with a front leveling spacer kit. Biggest concern (after clearance) is MPG. Have been averaging 23 this week primarily in ECO mode, which is way better than the 15 I get with my F150! Running LT295/65R20 Toyo Open Country A/T II with front and rear Bilstein 5100s on it though. Any feedback is appreciated!

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On page 57, you’ll find pics of someone who’s put 33s on a gen 4 Expedition. On paper I’m pretty disappointed with Ford trying pass off the Primacy XCs off as “A/T” tires. But my dealer is wholly uninterested is doing a swap, so I think I’ll try them and get something better when I replace them. They do look like pretty good tires for towing, and that’ll be the primary use for our rig.
 

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Our new Expedition MAX FX4. Loving it so far! Traded in my wife's 2010 Ford Escape as our first child will be here June 6 and we needed something bigger! That is my 2013 F150 King Ranch peeking out of the corner. Ecoboost and 4x4 as well. Brother has a 2016 F250 (traded in 2007 F150), dad has a 2011 Fusion (traded in 1998 Taurus), and mom has a 2017 Edge (traded in 2001 Excursion). Also have a 1986 Bronco and 1969 Mustang just for fun! We are a FORD FAMILY! Glad they finally updated the Expeditions! Only disappointment was not being able to get the LED headlights with the FX4 package. May upgrade to OEM/aftermarkets later on...

Question, has any one moved up to 33"+ tires on a 2018? Have seen the LGE-CTS one but wanted to know about real-world experience.

These are Michelin Primacy XC 275/65R18. Thinking of moving up to Toyo Open Country A/T II LT275/70R18 with a front leveling spacer kit. Biggest concern (after clearance) is MPG. Have been averaging 23 this week primarily in ECO mode, which is way better than the 15 I get with my F150! Running LT295/65R20 Toyo Open Country A/T II with front and rear Bilstein 5100s on it though. Any feedback is appreciated!

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So before we even picked up the car we swapped our 22" platinum wheels for 20" Fuel Mavericks with 275/60R20 (33.03") Cooper AT3s in SL. We have no rubbing issues at all. LGE-CTS went to 35s with a lift and different bumper and some trimming, but I don't see why 275/70/18s (33.23") wouldn't be a problem. We get about 20mpg on the highway with ours but it's relatively hilly PNW and driving 65-80mph. The 10 ply tires will kill that MPG though coming from a 4-ply with all of that extra rotational weight.

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