Big Bad Bruiser! 2018 Ford Expedition Off-Road Review
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Is there any info that the Expedition is going to get the diesel for 2019 like the F150?
The Fast Lane Truck why don’t y’all take the Z71 Tahoe off-road?
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The Fast Lane Truck.... Where in California??? Was that an off road park or what??
Well for one it looks extremely similar to it.
RECLINING 3RD ROW!!!!!!!!
I love my Tahoe but a reclining 3rd row and a 2nd row that tilts out of the way are pretty cool and practical features.
André, Roman and Nathan. Many thanks for coming in so early to post for all your early rising subscribers. It’s truly helping to grow the channel.
FX4 is actually a play on words. Originally Ford had decals and F x 4 badging as well as 4 x 2. Over the years they shortened it and simply made it into a vehicle package identifier - similar to GM’s Z71 package.
Although I believe that you get a lot more from a Z71 package - such as Eaton locking differential, skid plates, HD shocks, high capacity cooling, air cleaner, all season mats, upgraded trim, wheels and of course four-wheel-drive.
All the best!
All this is great but I hope they bring back Excursion.
CRM6718 I don’t think will not return Excursion 2nd Gen
@@dmitryb1286 as long as it's the diesel version. The 5.4 was overtaxed and the v-10 guzzled more gas than I do beer. And I drink almost a case daily
1000000% Agree all thos are trash beside Ford Excursion cause is Severe Duty
It would really only be worth it if they put the 6.2L gas or the 6.7L Diesel from the Super Duty in it.
Personally I'd only buy it with the 6.7L or a 7.3L if Ford ever brings that motor back.
Jesus why?
Needs a raptor version
jldude84 lol facts
jldude84 but would it not be cool?
It would be
Would've been nice if they would have given it a slight lift over the regular 2 and 4 wheel drive versions.
The Expedition can work well in the export market, partly due to the 3.5l V6 Ecoboost's MPG and it's displacement. Although it would have been nice if they offered the 5.0l V8 at least. Column Shifter and Console mounted Shifter is better than the Dial selector though, and where is the third passsenger seat option, make the thing a 8 seater.
All Expeditions have a 3rd row. All are standard 8 seaters with an option for 2nd row captains chairs.
It is a mistake to remove the V-8 as option, since the CAFE had been relaxed a bit.
For being an FX4, it sure looks to have pretty low ground clearance.
How many 10 year olds who never have driven are going to talk shit today.
John Wyskochil jk lol. Im 23. But you asked a good question.
John Wyskochil I'm 35 and I was curious on your opinion on this 2018 Chevy Tahoe
I think we can all agree it is easier and cheaper to upgrade a older Expedition, Tahoe, Suburban or Excursion than to do the lifting put better All Terrain tires or mud tires on a Brand New Rig that the first time you go off through a ditch removes the air dam, destroys the plastic bumper. Because some city slicker dumb ass thinks they can go down a dirt road with their brand new 4x4 rig at 80 mph just before they total it.
Don Hanson and all of that under 20k$ most likely
one?
My cousin has the most badass rig I think I’ve ever seen. He has a 2018 Expedition XLT FX4 he bought 10 months ago with only 13,000 miles (so basically new) and he got a great deal on it. He added a ReadyLift lift kit (3 inch front 2 inch rear), BDS NX 4-corner Gas shocks, 35 inch BFGoodrich All-Terrains, 18 inch Mickey Thompson Backwoods Matte Steel Rims, ARB matte steel roof rack with 4 front facing PIAA LEDs, 2 rear facing PIAA LEDs, 24 inch LED light bar mounted beneath front bumper, PIAA fog bulbs replacing stock fog bulbs, SmittyBuilt Red XL tow hooks front & rear, Cobra SilverPro CB Radio/rear bumper mounted antenna. Wrapped the Expedition in matte black Heavy Duty XLWrap wrapping protected from scratches/scrapes from off roading. Dual 10-inch W6 JL Audio subwoofers added to stock 10-speaker sound system. Probably the most BADASS off-road SUV I’ve seen. Future mods include front steel Winch bumper (when available), rear swing-out steel bumper w/ full size spare & Safari Snorkel Raised Air Intake system.
I really enjoy the fact that TFL videos are not cap to 5 min anymore!
I am by no means a Ford fan. I call them Ford EgoBoost engines, but I’m not gonna lie, the 2018 Expedition looks really sweet! I really like the grille and interior on this one.
Ethan P I wasn’t a fan of the ecoboost for years. Until I actually drove and towed with one that had 167k miles on it. It blows the v8s away it’s crazy almost like a diesel
I really love these new expeditions. Love the look of them and love the whole redesign. I’ve never been an expedition fan at all but the 2018 model changes my mind.
I would love to see one of these with a 2” lift and some KO2’s.....
the third row in expeditions is second to none. Sit in any competitor and its no contest. Even a bigger suburban cant compete with my fold flat expedition non EL.
Thaenatos Nissan Armada’s 3rd row is pretty comfortable my friend and it folds flat too
Steven Pachay oh I dont doubt that its good. Just never heard a single complaint in 5 years from 6ft people sitting in the 3rd row. Imho i think chevy is the worst in this category and as of my knowledge arent fold flat and still require manual removal. But thats old knowledge abd they may have adapted
Thaenatos yeah if I’m not mistaken gm suvs still don’t fold flat. I use to own a 04 Expedition and absolutely loved it’s ride and comfortably especially the 3rd row for kids and passengers! I like this new body style
I currenlty have a 2008 XLT 4x4 HD tow and LOVE it! But I need a pickup and to be honest Im looking at a ram 2500 with a 6.4 hemi! I just dont feel like ford offers the same value as ram does. But then again this is a few years away so i have time lol
GMs fold flat now but at a slight incline. The real problem is that the seat is so low to the floor putting your knees in your chin. I don't understand why they still use a solid axle. Ford has an independent rear suspension which rides better, seats better, and still tows more.
I love how it slides down the hill.
If I were to get an Expedition, I would get the FX4 package just forgot the skid plates. I don’t go off road, but I do travel on gravel roads often, and it would be nice to have that extra protection just in case.
front lip spoiler is not good on a 4x4. still better than GM's insane lip
The Fault in Our Cutie Marks went to obx and part of it was ripped off within 20 mins.
WOW it’s the the Ram with the hockey puck shifter!! Nathan I know you love that!!!!
That down hill assist is a great feature,..I used it a fair bit on my 2010 Nissan Frontier, it sure saves the brake pads and rotors from over heating. This looks like a good vehicle.
Is cloth upholstery an option at all, I am NOT a fan of vinyl or leather, in hot or cold weather.
Once GM redesign the 2019 or 2020 it's gonna crush this 🤘
What a great looking automobile. Keep up the great work.
Love your guys videos, here's an idea for a video. Try a used power stroke maybe an older 7.3 on the ike and see how it compares mpg performance etc compared to the brand new trucks, (yes I know they did something like this with an old/new chevy but I'm curious about the power stroke
Would love to see a Expediton Raptor.
E locker Drive selector right next to the beverage holder, who is the the genius thought of that location, Nice truck though
The ford engineer guy reminds me of the guy in the Onion video about HP's cloud service. Like he's not quite sure what he's talking about but he knows it's definitely something that he has!
7:43 He is so happy with that second sliding row!
Good job Ford for building this awesome family hauler.
Ain't no millennial can afford a boat. Nor an expedition. Get with it man!
AlloyDiesel I was born in 92 and have a 2017 Raptor....and two kids
I opted for a super duty with all the trimmings to pull my airstream 30'.... Born in 90
And a double-wide? ;-)
Congrats to all those millennials who are obtuse enough to think that replying to this thread stating what they 'own' is a good idea. Those replies are poor life decisions, equally as poor as signing the finance paperwork for a $70k truck. Just because a dealer will let you sign on the line which is dotted, does not mean you can afford it. Financing a 70k truck when you are young is essentially throwing your future nest egg out the window, that was my point. Its fine to get an expedition when your retired, and you can pay cash, because you have saved and invested well, but to finance a 70k truck when you are young is just plain irresponsible.
Of course we cant! But we're gonna do it anyway. Already have 100k in student loan debt whats a little more gonna hurt?
I doubt most buyers will take it off road more than a camping trip or mild trail ride. I myself prefer gm pickups. My wife just bought a grand Cherokee. I really think that is a very nice car. You guys do a good job reviewing thanks
It's a pretty nice looking truck. Don't expect I'll see one on the trails any time soon if ever.
Twin turbo engine is fun to drive. However, time will tell how reliable they are on long run. Good thing Ford offers skid plate at least on some models, it will help up north keeping engine bay from salt.
If I ever have kids this would be the ultimate family overlander!!
I would love to see how this new king of SUV's holds up to the true king of SUV. I'm thinking towing, off-road comparisons with its daddy the Excursion.
lol this course is comedy i have a 97 gmc jimmy that goes on these type of roads every weekend where i go pheasant hunting
Taylor Steen like Roman said, it's not a course to truly challenge this vehicle. It's a course to showcase features and amenities.
The lincoln version is better for peasant hunting.
Alan Bowers yes ik but if you have a offroad vehicle show what it can do he even says in the video its basically a dirt road
Taylor Steen Don't be dumb. You know it's a Ford course set up to be easy and not cause damage to test vehicles.
Andrew Walker dont be dumb ive seen so many other TFL reviews on ford chevys and jeeps where each of the auto makers took them to harder trails then this dont coment on my shit if you dont like it gtfo
so they have the 5.0 option for the f150 and this is based off an f150 but does not have a 5.0 option for people that want a v8... good job guys
It's not really based off of an F-150. The dash is the most significant similarity.
i thought it was the test mule was basically an f150 lol but regardless it should have a v8 option for people that want a v8 lol
Ford did the V6 option because most recent Expedition owners bought ecoboost Expeditions so thats the direction the market went in.
This truck tows 9300 lbs (best in class)
I have this engine in my Lincoln Navigator it’s awesome
Our navigator engines have an output of 450 hp, tuned like the Raptor. But still, the same engine
What all these large SUV/trucks needs is a 4.0L turbo-diesel with about 300-330 hp and 500+ lb-ft torque. Fuel mileage would be 30-40% better and so would towing.
Wow they really gave it a workout on those trails
The FX4 should be an option for the Limited and Platinum as well so you can off road in luxury.
Compare this truck to a stock 1997 Expedition off road. This 2018 truck is immensely improved in safety, quality, powertrain performance, but in regard to off road capability it has taken 10 steps backwards.
I have a first gen and my mom has a third gen Expedition so it’s Expedition for me all day everyday.💯
I don't necessarily agree or disagree with all those off-road features and the backup assist. Mainly because personally, I like to be in control of the vehicle the whole time (except long highway trips, I will use cruise control) so my truck, the only thing I would like is a locking rear dif, but everything else is all I need. 4x4 high and low, towing package, and that's about it. I don't really want all those hill decent and trailer backup assist stuff but I can understand why they add it, for those who don't enjoy driving. Also the (as I like to call it) hockey puck transmission shifter. I like being able to grab a true shifter whether it's a manual, or automatic, as well as on the steering column or in the center of the vehicle. That's just my opinion though and I personally hope pickup trucks don't switch over to that kind of shifter or at least always keep the option for a true shifter even if the option costs more
If you cannot back up a trailer, don't buy one
How about buy one go to a big parking lot at night and learn. It's not tough, my 5 foot tall wife learned in about one hour.
People always shit on this tech but there’s a reason they made it. I can back up a trailer just fine but I’m sure this will make it easier for people who rent a uhaul trailer the odd weekend but otherwise never use one
well said many people who bitch are armchair quarterback snowflakes who cannot drive basically they are like a congressman totally useless have a great week cheers
I wish they would bring back the FX4 trim package to the F-150!
This is a great family vehicle. I love it! And though it's not really a true off-road vehicle it (as well as the Tahoe and Suburban) does just fine in snow, beach, loose dirt or gravel roads, and on flat grassy land. If you enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, or hiking this vehicle will get you there. But don't be unreasonable in your expectations. This vehicle is great, though expensive.
The front lower plastic part of the bumper can be taken off for better front ground clearance
So it wasn't made entirely clear, is it an electronic limited slip rear diff or an actual fully locking (with electronic engagement) differential like you get with Ford F150s? The marketing guy explicitly calls it a "electronic limited slip."
I like the EcoBoost but they should offer the 5.0 V8 and King Ranch trim.
Ford should have used the same front end as their trucks for the Expedition. Not saying the Suburban looks any better but the Expedition has a face only its manufacturer could love.
I would've thought with the FX4 model they would've offered it more of a sport feel and give it a real shifter not the Maytag Washer Machine dial
Atleast the ford employee showed a little passion for the vehicle and would give reasons why the truck developed certain features. Half these guys representing cars never owned or used what they represent. I give this guy a thumbs up, you can tell he likes his job
personally i dont care for ford, but i do like the sliding 2nd row and reclining 3rd. the course we all already know a front wheel drive whatever could have made through that course so we will just let that be. i really dont get the dial trans selector. how much space were they saving verses the column shifter?? i believe the dial selector didnt last very long in the dodges because it was just stupid.
Which one is better off road the Ford Expedition or the Toyota Sequoia
We. Need. This. Car!
Do you know what frees up more console space? A column shifter. Why waste a large prime area with a dial shifter and have that big blank space where a column shifter could go. Its just different to be different not to be better.
Not to bad overall, but can’t consider it really much of a Offroad package without slightly more then standard ground clearance, mostly a trim package.
Gmc and Chevy offered a two or four door Yukon or Tahoe in the 90's they should offer it again that would be sweet
RAM started using the rotary shifter in 2014...welcome to the club Ford
I hope you aren't suggesting that FCA is some kind of innovative company.
Ford's so far hasn't killed anyone, so don't welcome us just yet.
I will never understand why car makers get so excited about the fact that their second rolls slide forward and back. My 04 pilot does that, its not some fancy new technology but its made to sound like its some revolutionary and new feature that only they have
Looks nice but If you don't need more than seating for five, I think the F150 is a better choice. The supercrew F150 is massive inside and then has all the truck function in back. Def a vehicle that hinges on needing seating for eight.
To Bad you can't Lock the Front Axels and drop the Sway bar's.
Thanks for the video. Not crazy about electronic shifter - harkens back to Jeep's problems with the driver not knowing if vehicle is in park or not; maybe this isn't that and I'm wrong. 2ndly not crazy about the exterior styling - seems like a puffed up Explorer and a bit unwieldy looking - similar issue with Toyota 4 Runner which looks sluggish when off-road.
Finally, a vehicle that has built in file folder storage.
KINGS OF SUVS
I like most of it, I just feel it's missing something...visually.
Didn’t see anywhere on this video that my Corolla couldn’t go, but I also don’t see why anyone would want to take their $63K family vehicle into an off road environment where they would need the FX4 package over the standard 4x4 package.
Love it. Could you do a 2018 Ford Expedition vs 2018 Tahoe mash-up The Fast Lane Truck?
Please take a an Expedition EL on the Worlds toughest towing test in snow
dude a prius could do that off road course. that was honestly pathetic lol. and im a ford fanboy
Until there is snow on the dirt road
Personally I'd much rather have a on the column shifter than that knob. I do however like that little extra glovebox.
Why not offer the V-8 as An Option I'm not an Ecoboost Fan. I Hate The Ricer Sound and the Fuel Economy isn't much better
DAVID WADE because it is a lot more powerful and the torque hits sooner
Turbo doesn't equal ricer. Coffee can exhaust tips and loud blow off in a weak motor are rice
I like it! But hate hate hate turning knobs for shifters!
All of the complaining about having no V8 is coming from uninformed ignorance. The EcoBoost offers more torque far sooner in the RPM band than any currently produced gas V8. So many on here are just freaking Clueless
Chad Kent it's not about the power numbers. It's about ppl not wanting a high strung small displacement engine moving around their 6k pound pig with lots of tech like turbos and intercoolers and all the plumbing that goes along with that. Some prefer a larger displacement traditional V8, which is a very basic low maintenance package to move their truck. Some ppl don't give a damn about pleasing the EPA with gas mileage numbers when buying their new truck.
What leads you to believe that many people here are clueless about the Ecoboost's torque curve? That's not the issue. If even that were the case, I still would take a 5.0L over it, if it were offered. Really, it seems to be you who's clueless about the issues at hand.
GM fanboys be like "I NEED THE V8 SOUND" like ok wow that means nothing when it comes to performance of the actual vehicle.
Chad Kent I don't doubt the turbo V6 is probably great, if I had one I would probably be satisfied... how about a 6.2 with twin turbos though, wouldn't that be cool. Raptor with that would be a Hellcat killer.
Chad Kent watch the video of actual mechanics, 5.0 or the turbo 6. Every single mechanic except one chooses the 5.0, why? Reliability, ease of access. Furthermore, these are the new injector style, so buildup occurs on backside of valves, not to mention a lot of oil blows by without a catch. None of this happens with the 5.0. And it has the same power, within a few hp and torque. It’s about reliability and ease. 5.0 is trouble free, and capable of making tons more than this 6cylinder that’s near its max
We need that Harley Davidson edition! On expedition and new excursion!!!
Big bad bruiser well I don’t think.
it sits to low for a fx4. needs meaner all terrain tires, take off the running boards, needs at least a 2inch lift and needs a v8.
V8 Doesn't give more torque now.
It drinks so much gas..
It's gas master
I'd like to see this compared to the newer Armada.
Can you guys go off roading in the Lincoln Navigator
Because this thing is basically a 3 row f150, could someone put the 2 inch roush fox 2.0 shocks on it?
I wonder if the FX4 package will be available in the longer wheelbase Expedition.
To bad they did not put real All Terrain tires on it. Not those engineers idea of a all terrain tires. A tiny bit of mud and you would be screwed. A set of BFG KO2, General Grabber, Copper Discovery S/T-C are good examples of worthy all terrain tires. They handle light mud and loose or soft soil fairly well.
Does it really have a rear locker? There is nothing on Fords website that show this. All I see is reference to the eLSD feature. I looked in the online manual and it states that the eLSD feature is always on and no driver input is needed. Then it shows a Locker feature(if equipped) but really doesnt say much. I checked the order guide and it shows nothing either. Which models get this and is it really a true electric locker?
9:35 I felt personally attacked.. do you think I’m some type of dummy?
If you lift this will it have any effect on the electronics like the angles and stuff?
Ok did anyone else see the duck on the hill decent control button?!! At 6:43!
K. R. V.
LOL! I can see it now, “Hey, what does this ‘duck’ button do?”
Tuna Sandwiches it helps the Truck waddle down the hill.
63K no sunroof?
I like the old expeditions not the new ones it doesn't have a motor choice id want and it's all independent suspension no solid rear which I prefer
I would like the 5.0l as an option
Quick question: I thought all the new Expeditions came with AWD, but this FX4 looks to have a more traditional 2H, 4A (AWD), and 4L transfer case. Does this mean that it be RWD in daily use? (I'm thinking better MPG and drivetrain wear and tear).
Looks great for a mini van.
Doesn't have a locking rear diff
I own a 98 Nissan Pathfinder that devours this Ford when it comes to offroading. Also my pathy is stock with no lift kits or larger tires, just a good set of all terrains is all it has. I have done some pretty technical and super steep hills with my Nissan no problem. This dirt road they used might as well be paved. Im not shitting on the quality of the Ford but i laugh at todays "Offroad" vehicles. Jeep is still doing a great job even though the new Cherokees are still a bit too low. Happy trails all you offroaders out there! Cheers.
For such a big SUV, the tire look small. They should have included some much larger tires for the FX4 version. Then there's the shift knob, which is gay. They should have have put the transmission on the steering wheel like a truck should be.
Having a V8 motor in a SUV or truck will eventually be a thing of the past just like cars from the 50s if you have a V8 motor in your vehicle now may want to hold onto it because it's going into automotive history very fast
What if everyone is over 6’5” and all are fat?
I hate the back up trailer assist. If you are going to purchase a boat, like the example used, you need to learn how to back it up properly.
I have an idea for a video. Don't know what you guys think about it. What about all three generations of Toyota Tacomas TRD off road versus each other off road. I think it would be interesting to see how well they do compared each other, which one does Better Off Road, ect. Let me know what you think.
Honestly i like the channel and all but you guys need to ditch the ford reps and camera guys at the bottom of the hill stick some gopros on it and give it a good beating. Not creep at 3 mph and talk about stuff. Let the vehicle do the explaining. And the music is annoying. Rant over.
not bad Ford! not bad, now bring back the Excursion!
They Should've made the coyote an option when buying this truck, I miss ford putting v8's in explorers and expeditions.