2018 Ford F-150, Expedition Power Numbers Revealed
The 2018 Ford Expedition and F-150 models are getting more power and improved fuel efficiency.
Several engines are benefiting from port injection, in addition to the already existing direct injection, while the new 10-speed automatic transmission is being added to a few powertrains. Unfortunately, fuel economy figures haven’t been announced, but the powertrain changes are expected to improve mpg.
The 2018 Ford F-150 will replace the 3.5-liter V6 engine with a new 3.3-liter V6 making 290 horsepower and 265 pound-feet of torque. That’s an improvement of 8 hp and 12 lb-ft of torque compared to the outgoing 3.5-liter mill. The 2.7-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6 also benefits from port injection, increasing torque to 400 lb-ft, an increase of 25 lb-ft. Horsepower will remain the same at 325, but the engine does benefit from the 10-speed automatic transmission.
The 5.0-liter V8 engine adds direct injection, resulting in an increase of 10 hp to 395 and torque to 400 lb-ft, up from 387. The engine also benefits from spray-in bore liners found in the Mustang Shelby GT350 and will be offered with the 10-speed automatic transmission.
There is also a new 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V6 joining the lineup next spring, paired with the 10-speed automatic transmission. Ford also announced all engines get standard start-stop technology, but no power figures for the diesel have been released.
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The 2018 Ford Expedition also sees numerous changes to its lineup. The standard 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 engine now generates 375 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque, an increase from 365 hp and 420 lb-ft. The Expedition Platinum model gets higher output out of the same engine, offering 400 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque. The SUV will also replace the six-speed automatic transmission for the new 10-speed unit, while start-stop becomes standard. As a result of the changes, maximum towing capacity increases from 9,200 to 9,300 pounds.
The 2018 Ford Expedition XLT model also gets a new FX4 Off-Road Package.
Look for both the 2018 Ford Expedition and F-150 models to arrive dealerships this fall.
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Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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