Ford Expedition
Industry News Notes
Its been a while, but the Ford Expedition is getting a makeover, and its not just its exterior beauty that is getting the treatment from Ford. The Expedition will now feature Fords popular 3.5L EcoBoost engine and more technology on top of a fresh new look. Launching later this year, it is the latest Ford nameplate to offer a Platinum series. Ford is responding to strong customer feedback and introducing a top-of-the-line Platinum series with unique, premium interior appointments. The new vehicle includes, for the first time on Expedition, many of the most popular technologies like SYNC with MyFord Touch, push-button start and Blind Spot Information System. A new 3.5L, direct-injected twin-turbocharged EcoBoost delivers more power and performance than the current 5.4L V-8, and is designed to be more efficient. It will also be the only engine offered in the new Expedition in North America. The vehicle is equipped with a six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission featuring a manual mode that allows the driver to use a shift-mounted rocker switch to select the desired gear. With EcoBoost now standard in the Expedition, the entire North American lineup of Ford utility vehicles will be available with EcoBoost power by the end of 2014.