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

 

[Trainmaster]

"Catch-can koolaid" has joined "Air filter koolaid": Sell folks $500 worth of metal that does a $5 job.

I just looked at $500 "catch cans" that are nothing more than a really fancy coffee can with a foot of fuel hose. Billet aluminum, of course.

Ford spent a billion bucks developing their motors but were too dumb to think of this.

 

[Boostedbus]

"Catch-can koolaid" has joined "Air filter koolaid": Sell folks $500 worth of metal that does a $5 job.

I just looked at $500 "catch cans" that are nothing more than a really fancy coffee can with a foot of fuel hose. Billet aluminum, of course.

Ford spent a billion bucks developing their motors but were too dumb to think of this.

I thought I’d drink the Koolaid so my engine didn’t have to drink the oil. Koolaid also tastes a lot better.

 

[Trainmaster]

so my engine didn’t have to drink the oil.

I think there's a point to that. I've seen what EGR valves alone do to a motor. But I wouldn't go for the $600; maybe about fifty bucks for a can and some hoses.

 

[LokiWolf]

I think there's a point to that. I've seen what EGR valves alone do to a motor. But I wouldn't go for the $600; maybe about fifty bucks for a can and some hoses.

JLT is $150, all brackets, hoses and connectors included. Takes about 20 minutes to install. Done.


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[Boostedbus]

I think there's a point to that. I've seen what EGR valves alone do to a motor. But I wouldn't go for the $600; maybe about fifty bucks for a can and some hoses.

Yeah some are pricey. I think I paid around $350.00 per kit for mine because I bought 2 at the same time (one for me and one for my cousin’s F150) from Team RXP and they gave me a break. I watched the video that Ford Tech Makuloco made where he promoted the Team RXP kit for various reasons and I was sold on it. I was in the market for one and I have really enjoyed and respected the knowledge that Makuloco shares from his experiences and trust his judgment on this subject. So for me it was a no brainer to purchase the Team RXP can. Yeah maybe it’s a bit overkill? But then again maybe it’s not. I paid more than $350.00 for the Ruby Red Metallic option that’s on the sticker price which I think was upwards of $500.00. To me the catch can is more justified than the up charge for the paint color but the wife loves the red. I’m sure you know the rest “happy wife happy life”!

 

[LG_123]

I’d say the 4th gens are improved in so many ways over the 2017s that they’re worth it. 10 speed transmission, aluminum body that won’t rust, better fuel economy, it’s a long list

 

[CaptOchs]

I hated the handling of the 2017 Limited I test drove. I tried on some curvy roads. The suspension was really soft. I felt I had to slow down to stay in the lane around a curve. It was almost like you could feel the body tilt towards the outside of the curve, if that makes sense. I don't know if this was Ford's attempt at making the suspension more car-like or not.

After the test drive I recreated the test drive on the same road/same speeds with my 2003. It was smoother and handled the curves so much better. I even went a little faster around a few curves to try that out. So in my opinion, a 16 year truck with 140k on original shocks handled much better than a 2 year old Expedition. I have a 32ft 7000 lb. camper, so a truck suspension is what I'm looking for.

 

[Scott Carden]

I prefer my 2014 El king ranch. Last of the v-8s and ford had worked a bunch of issues out by this time. I love mine and definitely would NOT trade to an ecoboost. I’ve driven several and I don’t like the engine or body style. Seems like the expedition was moving toward an AWD minivan by then and I like having a truck.

 

[LokiWolf]

I prefer my 2014 El king ranch. Last of the v-8s and ford had worked a bunch of issues out by this time. I love mine and definitely would NOT trade to an ecoboost. I’ve driven several and I don’t like the engine or body style. Seems like the expedition was moving toward an AWD minivan by then and I like having a truck.

Other than 2 less cylinders, what didn't you like about it? Too much power? You realize the 15-17's with the 1st gen 3.5 are 3rd gen and mostly the same underneath as your 2014 right?

 

[CharlyG]

I've had 2 V-10 Excursions, and now no trailer, so I needed to downsize. I got the 2012 Expedition LTD and there's no looking back. I should have had an Expedition EL to tow our 6000 lbs trailer when we were out more. The V-10 was a bit much! This LTD is fully loaded, and great to drive. I feel like I'm driving a Bronco, the wheelbase is so short. The only drag is Sync1. It 's not reliable in USB as it keeps switching to Line In and staying. I have tried to run the update but it's not seeing the files on the USB drive. I thought I'd run it by Galpin and ask about the update. Tke premium stereo is fine, if a little underpowered so I'd just as soon leave it alone.