The new 2018 Ford Expedition was introduced Tuesday, Feb. 7, and is touted as having the most driver-assist technology in the SUV segment.Watch video
The new 2018 Ford Expedition was introduced Tuesday, Feb. 7, and is touted as having the most driver-assist technology in the SUV segment.
In a news release, the Dearborn-based automaker said it features more than 40 new features and technology, and that the Expedition comes in at 300 pounds lighter than its 2017 predecessor.
Ford calls the Expedition its most adaptable version ever, as it comes with the automaker's new Terrain Management System which allows drivers to select a drive mode based on condition.
The 2018 Expedition model comes with a 3.5-liter EcoBoost, 10-speed auto transmission.
Active park assist, 360-degree cameras, trailer backup assist, lane alerts, adaptive cruise control, new traffic monitoring radar and cameras, and a collision and blind spot detection system.
Exterior improvements include a new aluminum-alloy body that comes redesigned with a steel frame and the optional panoramic roof.
"When Expedition was introduced 20 years ago, it set the standard for active families who simply needed a big and strong SUV to take them places," Joe Hinrichs, Ford president of The Americas, said in the release. "Today's families want even more smart technology to help them cover more ground safely, more efficiently and more comfortably - all while staying connected to friends and family."
A price was not announced for the SUV expected to hit showroom floors in the fall. In 2017, the eight Expedition models were priced between $47,000 and $66,860. The 2017 Ford Expedition XLT was priced at $47,125 and had capabilities of 15 miles per gallon city, and 21 highway.
The 2018 model can seat up to eight, and comes with a sliding tip-and-slide second-row seat.
The Expedition, available in XLT, XL, Limited and Platinum series, is being built at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville.
Ford unveiled the vehicle Tuesday, Feb. 7 at its Ford Center at The Star in Dallas, Texas with Stephen Jones, COO and executive vice president of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys. The Dearborn automaker partnered with the NFL franchise to refurbish Dallas firefighters Station 43 in 2016, and will present a local first responder with an all-new Expedition, according to the release.