New info about the upcoming 2015 Ford Expedition has come to light in the past weeks, so I thought I would update you all on what is going on with the vehicle. If you read other car websites or magazines then some of you may already know about some of this, but if not, then here is your FYI for the week.
The Expedition is getting heavily updated for 2014 (will be marketed as a 2015 model for the 2015 model year) and should go on sale in late 2014, around August or September. Somewhere along that timeframe. It may go on sale earlier than August if development is not delayed.
The update is a "MCE" or Mid-Cycle Enhancement, so the Expedition will not be all-new. The MCE was scheduled for a 2012 model year release, but was paused to allow for Ford to start work on the new F-150, and also to see what the market was going to do.
It will be getting a new engine, the EcoBoost V-6. A 10-speed 10R80 manumatic gearbox is also on its way (sooner or later), and will replace the current 6-speed 6R80 automatic gearbox. Expect the 2015 Expedition to launch with the current 6-speed unit, with the 10-gear unit showing up later on.
The nip/tuck will include a facelift with new grille, headlamps with HID projectors, and a new set of wheels which will top out with 22-inch six-spoke aluminium-alloys.
The changes are more than skin deep. You’ll notice some structural engineering changes to the frame, with additional cross-members and revised suspension components. There are also air-deflectors aft of the front wheels on some of the prototypes seen.
A revised interior with upgraded materials, MyFord Touch infotainment system, push-button engine ignition, intelligent access, revised audio and climate controls, and a premium Sony surround-sound stereo system will be among the numerous interior additions.
The TowCommand paddle controls will be repositioned along with the four-wheel drive selector dial.
The Expedition is getting heavily updated for 2014 (will be marketed as a 2015 model for the 2015 model year) and should go on sale in late 2014, around August or September. Somewhere along that timeframe. It may go on sale earlier than August if development is not delayed.
The update is a "MCE" or Mid-Cycle Enhancement, so the Expedition will not be all-new. The MCE was scheduled for a 2012 model year release, but was paused to allow for Ford to start work on the new F-150, and also to see what the market was going to do.
It will be getting a new engine, the EcoBoost V-6. A 10-speed 10R80 manumatic gearbox is also on its way (sooner or later), and will replace the current 6-speed 6R80 automatic gearbox. Expect the 2015 Expedition to launch with the current 6-speed unit, with the 10-gear unit showing up later on.
The nip/tuck will include a facelift with new grille, headlamps with HID projectors, and a new set of wheels which will top out with 22-inch six-spoke aluminium-alloys.
The changes are more than skin deep. You’ll notice some structural engineering changes to the frame, with additional cross-members and revised suspension components. There are also air-deflectors aft of the front wheels on some of the prototypes seen.
A revised interior with upgraded materials, MyFord Touch infotainment system, push-button engine ignition, intelligent access, revised audio and climate controls, and a premium Sony surround-sound stereo system will be among the numerous interior additions.
The TowCommand paddle controls will be repositioned along with the four-wheel drive selector dial.
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