Official Photos & Info: 2015 Expedition

The third generation 2015 Expedition (U324) and 2015 Expedition EL (U354) get a mid-cycle enhancement with a more aggressive "I mean business" look, more intelligence, and newfound power. A new top-of-the-line high end luxury Expedition Platinum has arrived for those who live a life consisting of white gloves and wine glasses.







New Mechanical Highlights:

- 3.5 liter 24-valve DOHC Ti-VCT EcoBoost V-6 (430 lb-ft of torque, 370 horsepower)

- 6-speed 6R80 SelectShift intelligent manumatic

- electric power servo-assisted steering

- pull-drift compensation (PDC)

- revised four-wheel independent suspension system with intelligent continuously-controlled damping (CCD)

- recalibrated four-wheel electronic traction control system (brake differential locking control) for Expeditions equipped with the optional automatic full-time ControlTrac four-wheel drive system featuring a two-speed dual range BorgWarner BW4417 transfer case and intelligent locking center multi-disc differential

- Hill Ascent Assist (HAA) and Hill Decent Control (HDC)

- 4.10:1 final-drive axle ratio

New Interior/Electronics Highlights:

- 8-inch MyFord Touch touchscreen infotainment and telematics system

- 4.2-inch twin LCD driver information instrumentation clusters

- revised interior with richer materials and reworked center stack

- blind-spot information system (BLIS) with cross-traffic alert

- push-to-start engine ignition with intelligent vehicle access

- ambient LED interior lighting

- 12-speaker 390-watt Sony® high-definition audio system

- Ford Truck Apps software apps for real-time towing and off-road information

New Exterior Highlights:

- all-new front end with reworked aggressive step-stacked three-bar grille

- restyled thinner high-intensity discharge (HID) headlamps

- restyled front bumper with LED fog lamps

- restyled liftgate appliqué

- new wheel designs with sizes up to 22-inch

The updated 2015 Expedition was publicly introduced at the 2014 DFW Auto Show, in Dallas Texas, on February 19.

I don't know how I feel about losing the V8. I was hoping for the 5.0 at least!

Not all information has been released yet, for all the details, you must wait until tomorrow. The 5.0 liter Coyote V-8 could still be offered as an optional extra.

Nevertheless, if Ford decided not to offer the 5.0 liter Coyote V-8 for the U324 and U354, I’m sure you’ll see it return when the Expedition gets a full clean-sheet redesign for 2017.

Man - the interior and updated electronics are what I really want. Wish I had it in my '11.

I wish I had the money to buy one.

I may buy in 2016...as long as I can keep wife away from escalade

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Just FYI, this facelift/mechanical update is expected to last for three model years (2015, 2016, and 2017), with the all-new aluminium Expedition arriving sometime in 2017 for the 2018 model year.

That’s about the same timeframe Ford expects the 3.0 liter 24-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection "Lion" V-6 twin-turbo diesel to be ready.

I don't know how I feel about that front end. I do wonder though if those headlights will be able to be retrofitted into my '08, they appear to be the same size.

As for the interior, I was hoping for a new dash with soft touch material but I'm glad its finally getting MyFord Touch since it was one if not the last retail vehicle to get it (Heck even Super Duty got it before the Expedition).

From my understanding the trim levels will be:

XLT
Limited
King Ranch
Platinum

2015 looks good

Good they kept product close to Expy we all love. Motor is the big shift. I think we all expected that to happen and hope for the best. MPG should be improved and that's positive. The fact that the changes are subtle should help current Gen 3 on re-sell value too.

I'm surprised the 2.7 Ecoboost isn't offered. I bet the 3.5 will be standard, with the 2.7, 5.0, and 6.2 as options.

According to AutoBLog http://www.expeditionforum.com/f39/2015-new-expedition-4th-gen-22910/ "Eco-Boost only" NOOOOOO. Guess when it comes time to replace my Expedition with something newer, it'll have to be a suburban I can not stand that Eco-Boost v6. It drives like poop (in my opinion) and sounds terrible compared to a v8 growl.

I do quite like the front end though. Reminds me of a Mercedes GL class. May even consider doing a front end conversion if its not too difficult. The hood and fenders look the same.

MoHawk said:

I'm surprised the 2.7 Ecoboost isn't offered. I bet the 3.5 will be standard, with the 2.7, 5.0, and 6.2 as options.

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The 6.2 "Boss" V-8 won’t be offered. It has actually been discontinued for the 2015 F-150. Only the SVT Raptor will use that engine, for now.

If any engines make the options list, they will be the 2.7 "EcoBoost" V-6, 5.0 "Coyote" V-8, and the 3.0 "Lion" V-6 turbo diesel

Ford has announced that the "Lion" V-6 turbo diesel program has been revived, and will be ready around 2017 or so. So the next fourth-generation Expedition may get it.

I'd personally prefer the 2.7L anyways. I am not a racer, nor do I have a heavy foot. I keep my exhaust factory so I'm not worried about a growl. Just want better mileage.

LocDoc said:

The 6.2 "Boss" V-8 won’t be offered. It has actually been discontinued for the 2015 F-150. Only the SVT Raptor will use that engine, for now.

If any engines make the options list, they will be the 2.7 "EcoBoost" V-6, 5.0 "Coyote" V-8, and the 3.0 "Lion" V-6 turbo diesel

Ford has announced that the "Lion" V-6 turbo diesel program has been revived, and will be ready around 2017 or so. So the next fourth-generation Expedition may get it.

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If a turbo diesel makes it into the Expy, can you imagine the range? I can get over 500 highway miles from a tank in my EL. I would think a diesel could get another couple hundred miles out of a 33 gallon tank!

Forgot to mention the 2015 Expedition will also get Pull-Drift Compensation (PDC) as standard equipment.

PDC allows the Expedition to detect a crosswind and compensate for it. It also detects "crowned" road surfaces and compensates for that as well.

Also know for the first time, a lower (numerically higher) 4.10:1 final-drive axle ratio will be available.




Updated the original post to reflect that.

LocDoc said:

Not all information has been released yet, for all the details, you must wait until tomorrow. The 5.0 liter Coyote V-8 could still be offered as an optional extra.

Nevertheless, if Ford decided not to offer the 5.0 liter Coyote V-8 for the U324 and U354, I’m sure you’ll see it return when the Expedition gets a full clean-sheet redesign for 2017.

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What makes u think there will be a redesign 2yrs after this?

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3.5 is plenty for me

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FREEWAY said:

3.5 is plenty for me

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The 3.5 will be plenty for most people.

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FREEWAY said:

What makes u think there will be a redesign 2yrs after this?

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This 2015 mid-life cycle update for the third generation (U324 and U354) is just a holdover until the all-new fourth generation arrives.

Ford has confirmed in three years the Expedition will transition to an all-aluminium body (like the F-150), based on the new aluminium F-150’s architecture. It’s been under development for some time now. Development of the aluminium F-150 itself started back in 2009. That’s 6 (six) years of development.

Also, an Expedition Hybrid version with parallel electric rear-drive in the works, and will require a new platform. The current Expedition’s T1 platform (chassis) which first appeared for 2007, isn’t really setup for that.

The forth generation Expedition is due to arrive around 2016 or 2017 calendar year, either for the 2017 or 2018 model year. Give or take a year.

aluminium, my 2001 has an aluminium hood, and it's the worst looking body panel on my truck. I really think Ford will hurt themselves with the change.
As I look at the 2013 F-150's setting in my local Ford dealer's lot, with even the 5000 dollar rebate all the V8s are gone, and the ecoturd's are just collecting dust. Hey let's put it into the Expedition that is 6000 LBS and make it the only power plant for one or two years. Now we will discontinue it cuz sales fell to new lows. Every one switched to the SUB cuz of the V8 and the tow capacity
who wants to tow with a V6 pushing over 3000 rpm in tow/haul mode