2018 Expedition Reviews

[JExpedition07]

Ford definetly took design cues from the GM units, the side profile looks like the same car. Front and rear couldn’t be more different. On top of that they do look the same shape wise but the Chevy does a better job with it, just as the GMC looks better than the Chevy. Anyway, think you’ve got me mixed up with someone else.

 

[Mothnuts]

KSU? Boo, Rock Chalk! Buy the expedition, trust me. I'm coming from a Hoe as well.

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Yeah, the Expedition really impressed me. I love the exterior look of the Tahoe’s and Yukon’s, but I like the exterior of the Expedition as well. The interior of the Expedition blows the others away. We’ll get a White Platinum like yours in the pic if we do it. Go Cats!

 

[edizzle]

The Tahoe exterior is better looking hands down, but the expy gets the interior fit and finish for sure.

agree to disagree here. expy hands down better looking than tahoe. now denali, (not yukon) and caddy is were it starts to get interesting, but the expy beats the absolute plain jane tahoe all day long

 

[Mike Wolfe]

Ya
The company I am semiretired from uses Escalades for company vehicles
We just purchased a 2018 EXPY with the HD tow package & FX4 along with a bunch of other options for our personal vehicle
Our EXPY would blow the Escalades away in a drag race & as far as I am concerned the seats in our EXPY our infinitely more comfortable
Can't wait to get the LMS software as soon as it is available
Easy to tune for 500hp at the crank with 91 octane fuel
WooHoo

 

[JExpedition07]

I get your drift edizzle as everyone has their own taste on looks. As far as drag racing full size trucks....... not very important. Although no stock expy is beating the caddy or Denali at sea level..... that can change once you tune it though. The navigator beats all in a race..... but again..... not very important. IMO the navigator is better simply because...... well watch the video the interior is unmatched.

 

[edizzle]

I get your drift edizzle as everyone has their own taste on looks. As far as drag racing full size trucks....... not very important. Although no stock expy is beating the caddy or Denali at sea level..... that can change once you tune it though. The navigator beats all in a race..... but again..... not very important. IMO the navigator is better simply because...... well watch the video the interior is unmatched.

motor trend has the 0-60 of the caddy and the expedition at 5.9 seconds. not sure what ratios the caddy and denali use but unless the denali is taller, which i do not think it is, it would be the same, if shorter, it would be slower.

what i couldnt find is if the tested expy had HD Tow. if it didnt, an expy with hd tow would definitely beat them both 0-60

 

[Mike Wolfe]

There ya go
Can't wait to get those calibrations from LMS or any other reputable calibration house
Have used their software in my last 4 vehicles & love it
Keep looking but nothing available yet
Basically the same engine that is used in the F150, NAVI & RAPTOR
Us old fart drag racers never give up
Must get all the power it is capable of
So hopefully available soon
WOOHoo
From LMS website for 2018 F150

That would equate to about 550 crankshaft HP
No upgrades on intake, exhaust, turbo's etc
Just software recalibration
Can't wait for them to release it for the EXPY

 

[jeff kushner]

Does LMS state that they are showing BHP? I thought their dyno's already showed CHP??



jeff

 

[aggiegrad05]

JD Power Awards for Initial Quality are out. (Yes, I know everyone has opinions on what those are worth.)

Ford ranked 5th behind Genesis, Kia, Hyundai, and Porsche. The 2018 Expedition won the large SUV segment. Ford as a parent company received the most model-level awards with the Mustang, Super Duty, and the Lincoln Conti and MKC joining the Expedition.

http://www.jdpower.com/press-releases/2018-us-initial-quality-study-iqs

 

[Garrett]

Yeah, the Expedition really impressed me. I love the exterior look of the Tahoe’s and Yukon’s, but I like the exterior of the Expedition as well. The interior of the Expedition blows the others away. We’ll get a White Platinum like yours in the pic if we do it. Go Cats!

If you want a white one and are in KC, you can take the one I ordered back in Feb. I ended up buying a different one because I couldn't wait any longer. Olathe Ford.

 

[Mothnuts]

If you want a white one and are in KC, you can take the one I ordered back in Feb. I ended up buying a different one because I couldn't wait any longer. Olathe Ford.

I appreciate the heads up. We have a good relationship with Mel Hambelton Ford in Wichita. They just got a white one in with everything but the entertainment package (which they said can be added). We are debating whether to wait for a ‘19 or not.

 

[gtnator]

If you want a white one and are in KC, you can take the one I ordered back in Feb. I ended up buying a different one because I couldn't wait any longer. Olathe Ford.

Olathe Ford, wow, that brings back good memories. Bought a Mustang from them a long time ago.


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[gtnator]

MotorTrend:
2018 FORD EXPEDITION MAX LIMITED INTERIOR REVIEW

https://www.motortrend.com/cars/for...ed-interior-review/?sc_cid=AppleNewsMTArticle

 

[Randy Schmidt]

So, I've put on just over 7k miles on my '18 Expedition Platinum. The only major complaint I have is with the roof rack. Well, the cross bars to be exact. I have broken two of them on my cross country trip. Both have been the rear bar and only on the passenger side. It actually doesn't break, but loosens at the width adjustment point. It bows and squeaks when driving down the road. I made sure that my load in my Thule car top box is under the max weight and the weight distribution is about as equal as it can be. I have tightened the adjustment screw but since the part is plastic, it wont tighten down enough to get it to stop squeaking. The squeaking is so loud, you can hear it over the stereo at a decent volume. The bowing also looks really bad and to the point that it appears that it might break more...

My Ford dealership has been more that helpful. They overnighted a set that they took off of one of the Expedition they had on their lot and overnighted them to me in Rapid City, SD. The dealership in Rapid City, SD had zero interest in doing the same for me. I stayed in a hotel for the night less than one mile from their dealership and they stated that they "under no circumstance" would they take a pair off of one their Expeditions on the lot. Regional Ford stated that they would send that dealership a replacement set within days, pay their service department for the labor and pay for them to take that vehicle off the sales lot until the replacement set arrived. Still this dealership wasn't willing to play ball. So hats off to Gillespie Ford in Gurnee, IL for stepping up and helping me over 900 miles from home!

 

[dlcorbett]

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2018-lincoln-navigator-4x4-test-review

Got to love car and driver and there contradictions.

 

[JExpedition07]

New TFl race. Durango SRT, Denali, Navigator. The Navigator got a strong start and pulled away from the gmc but as they revved out the 6.2L Yukon caught up and passed the Lincoln taking the win. The GMC then went against the 6.4L Dodge and and the 6.2L could not overcome the weight difference and power deficit losing handily. Nathan added later on that these races were done multiple times and outcomes were consistent. They broadcast the “best” or most common outcome race, so it is safe to say these are realistic outcomes 1 mile above sea level.

 

[JExpedition07]

Wondering about the expy vs Navigator? TFL claims the Yukon consistently wins against the navigator in these short races. Their previous video showed an expedition platinum winning against a Denali.... factory programming? I see at the end 0-60 times. The Durango is 5.6 seconds, Naviagtor 8.3 seconds, GMC at 8.8 seconds. The GMC and Durango are slightly handicapped at the tested elevation (1 mile). Seems the Navigator is quicker to 60 (at least at elevation) but beyond that the Yukon overtakes it. Possibly just powerband or maybe tuning. Is it possible an Expy platinum is faster than the Navigator overall? I know a regular F-150 is actually faster than the HO raptor. Would be nice to see an expy vs Navi race.

 

[dlcorbett]

I think its tuning and weight, the navi is tuned softer and more "gentle" when you hit the throttle. Also, the navi is a good 200-300lbs heavier than the expy as well. Ill admit the expy plat is more thrusty when i tested it than my current ltd and the navi select i tested. A lot of expy plat are tested as being a tick or two faster than the navi.

 

[gtnator]

I think its tuning and weight, the navi is tuned softer and more "gentle" when you hit the throttle. Also, the navi is a good 200-300lbs heavier than the expy as well. Ill admit the expy plat is more thrusty when i tested it than my current ltd and the navi select i tested. A lot of expy plat are tested as being a tick or two faster than the navi.

Interesting...

 

[Artie]

New TFl race. Durango SRT, Denali, Navigator. The Navigator got a strong start and pulled away from the gmc but as they revved out the 6.2L Yukon caught up and passed the Lincoln taking the win. The GMC then went against the 6.4L Dodge and and the 6.2L could not overcome the weight difference and power deficit losing handily. Nathan added later on that these races were done multiple times and outcomes were consistent. They broadcast the “best” or most common outcome race, so it is safe to say these are realistic outcomes 1 mile above sea level.

FWIW I checked my dash panels where this video pointed out ‘obvious quality issues’ and they are rock solid. I wonder what’s gone on with that press vehicle dash.