Im looking to get a new limited, they are all V6 Eco. I'm all about the V8! Is the new 6 just as good?
I ordered and bought a new 2015 Expediton Limited 4x4 last year. This was my first Ford in over four decades of buying GM and Chrysler vehicles. It has the 3.5 Ecoboost V-6 and I now have about 12,*** miles on it. Although it has the HD towing package, I have not towed with it.
The engine is very powerful, smooth and quiet (the vehicle is also very quiet). I was a little unsure if the engine would be sufficient for the vehicles size and weight, but I have been very impressed. With four or more people in the vehicle and the a/c on - the engine continues to be very smooth and powerful.
Old habits and preferences are hard to shake. I have also had the concept that only a V-8 will suffice - but this V-6 has changed my mind.
There have been some poor quality issues with the vehicle, which surprised me because it is an established model. In 2015, Ford made a variety of changes to the vehicle, which has carried over to 2016 and 2017 models.
I have driven a friend's 2011 Ford Expedition XLT 4x4 with the V-8 engine and it is not as powerful or smooth as the new V-6.