What is the best year Expedition to buy?

[Machete]

Yesterday I met up w a buddy who loves his 2018 F150. Beautiful. Battleship Grey. 3in lift. Gorgeous.

I’m parked next to him so I told him bet my truck quieter than his.

When he started his truck it had a windup toy tin rattle for 2-3 seconds. Then it sounded like my high school girlfriends Ford Fiesta.

I love Fords but after reading about the underbody rusting problems w 2021 F150’s, not the aluminum can, the steel frame and hardware, I just don’t trust them to buy anything newish.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/fordau...are-already-facing-rust-corrosion-issues/amp/

I am thoroughly enjoying this thread and learning a lot. Feeling better about the potential 2014 in my future.

 

[Going_Going_Gone]

Not just because i have one, but of the latest generation, I'd pick the 2019 version--electronic gremlins and all. In subsequent model years Ford has been deleting what formerly were standard items and packaging them into costlier add-ons. Examples: CCD & electronic locking rear differential...now you have to buy them a la carte. The 360 co-pilot wasn't available until 2020 and that was a "free" improvement I'd have liked on mine.

 

[Bobblehead]

Usage: I like pick up trucks, but feel the enclosed back is nicer - so that's why i'm going bigger to the Expedition. I'm also 6'3" so a little extra room will be nice. I've always said everything lasts longer if you maintain them. My gut is to find my best deal from a private party - so i can look the person in the eye and talk about the truck, and any issues. Go for lower mileage so i can start a good maintenance schedule ... cross my fingers and hope for the best. Thanks for everyone's input!!!

 

[Tocapet]

My 2009 still runs strong. 130K miles.

 

[haviland]

I bought a new '17 in '18 because I didn't want to get the first year of a new generation. I'm happy with that choice.

However, I see that people are recommending a "catch can". I remember reading something about that, but, bottom line- what is a catch can and do I really need one?

My '17 has about 34,000 miles on it.

Thanks

 

[Wahoogator]

I had the 1st 2007 Limited EL delivered to NE Florida and drove it hard towing boats and equipment for almost 150k miles. Upgraded to a 2016 Ecoboost Limited EL and driving it the same for 55K miles now . All i've done is change the oil and air up the tires... Knock on wood...

 

[Machete]

Brother has 2018 F150 Platinum. 85,000 needs a phaser etc job. Has that diesel sound.

BTW... it has the 5.0.

 

[Conrad Penner]

I bought a new '17 in '18 because I didn't want to get the first year of a new generation. I'm happy with that choice.

However, I see that people are recommending a "catch can". I remember reading something about that, but, bottom line- what is a catch can and do I really need one?

My '17 has about 34,000 miles on it.

Thanks

Haviland, Check out Team RXP http://teamrxp.com/. You will learn all you need to on their site for catch cans. There are some good videos on Youtube as well

 

[wingrider]

If you tow- the last year of the HD tow with the rear leveling suspension.

I just can't get my head around giving up how well my '12 tows to get a new one and have to try and not even replicate the towing functionality with having to add / install Sumo parts. Thumbs down.

 

[lbv150]

The two I own....2004 & 2016 LOL