MrItchy
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I don't have experience with pre 2015 Expedition models, but I can share that I've put 50k on my 2016 EL XLT and have been very happy with it (I went with the '16 over a '15 purely because of the Sync3 upgrade). I get 15 - 17 mpg in mixed driving, 8 - 12 mpg towing, and 19 mpg was my highest unloaded freeway mileage. I've towed a car carrier across country, made several trips through the mountains with a loaded 6x10 cargo trailer, and it handled everything just fine. The acceleration and traction are great, and the ride is comfortable on long trips. At 148k miles, the maintenance I've needed to perform included OEM radio & GPS antenna, spark plugs, coils, clockspring, turbo valve & solenoid, cam sensors, brakes, and struts (Bilstein) - all work I was able to do myself.
I don't care for the looks of the gen 4 body, but since I have several more years of service left on this gen 3, I don't need to worry for a while what my next ride will be.
I don't care for the looks of the gen 4 body, but since I have several more years of service left on this gen 3, I don't need to worry for a while what my next ride will be.