2018 Ford Expedition Platinum
Ford Expedition Details
V6, 3.5L; Turbo
Blue Metallic
4WD
Gasoline
164,318 Miles
Medium Soft Ceramic
GA23995A
1FMJU1MT0JEA44101
Leather
Platinum
Estimated Payment
$0 / month
About This 2018 Ford Expedition
2018 Ford Expedition Platinum 4WD EcoBoost 3.5L V6 GTDi DOHC 24V Twin Turbocharged 10-Speed Automatic 4WD.Recent Arrival!Awards: * JD Power Initial Quality Study (IQS) * JD Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study, Initial Quality Study (IQS) * 2018 KBB.com Best Family Cars * 2018 KBB.com 10 Most Awarded Cars * 2018 KBB.com Best Buy Awards * 2018 KBB.com 10 Most Awarded Brands * 2018 KBB.com Brand Image AwardsEquipment Group 600B, 4WD, 12 Speakers, 1st & 2nd Row Floor Liners, 22 Polished Aluminum Wheels, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, 3.31 Axle Ratio, 3rd row seats: split-bench, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, ABS brakes, Adaptive suspension, Adjustable pedals, Air Conditioning, Alloy wheels, AM/FM radio: SiriusXM, AppLink/Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Auto High-beam Headlights, Auto-dimming door mirrors, Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror, Automatic temperature control, Brake assist, Bumpers: body-color, CD player, Compass, Delay-off headlights, Driver door bin, Driver vanity mirror, Dual front impact airbags, Dual front side impact airbags, Electronic Stability Control, Emergency communication system: SYNC 3 911 Assist, Exterior Parking Camera Rear, Four wheel independent suspension, Front anti-roll bar, Front Bucket Seats, Front Center Armrest, Front dual zone A/C, Front fog lights, Front reading lights, Fully automatic headlights, Garage door transmitter, Genuine wood console insert, Genuine wood dashboard insert, Genuine wood door panel insert, Heated & Cooled Perforated Leather Fr Bucket Seats, Heated door mirrors, Heated front seats, Heated rear seats, Heated steering wheel, Illuminated entry, Lane Departure Warning System, Leather steering wheel, Low tire pressure warning, Memory seat, Navigation System, Occupant sensing airbag, Outside temperature display, Overhead airbag, Overhead console, Panic alarm, Passenger door bin, Passenger vanity mirror, Pedal memory, Power door mirrors, Power driver seat, Power Liftgate, Power moonroof, Power passenger seat, Power steering, Power windows, Radio data system, Radio: B&O PLAY Premium Audio System by harman, Rain sensing wipers, Rear air conditioning, Rear anti-roll bar, Rear audio controls, Rear reading lights, Rear window defroster, Rear window wiper, Reclining 3rd row seat, Remote keyless entry, Reversible Cargo Mat, Roof rack, Security system, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Speed control, Speed-sensing steering, Speed-Sensitive Wipers, Split folding rear seat, Steering wheel memory, Steering wheel mounted audio controls, SYNC 3 Communications & Entertainment System, Tachometer, Telescoping steering wheel, Tilt steering wheel, Traction control, Trip computer, Turn signal indicator mirrors, Variably intermittent wipers, Ventilated front seats, and Voltmeter.
Features & Options
- Equipment Group 600B
- 3.31 Axle Ratio
- 22 Polished Aluminum Wheels
- Heated & Cooled Perforated Leather Fr Bucket Seats
- 2nd Row Bucket Seats
- Radio: B&O PLAY Premium Audio System by harman
- Reversible Cargo Mat
- 1st & 2nd Row Floor Liners
- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- SYNC 3 Communications & Entertainment System
- 12 Speakers
- AppLink/Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Emergency communication system: SYNC 3 911 Assist
- Auto High-beam Headlights
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Compass
- Speed-Sensitive Wipers
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Auto-dimming Rear-View mirror
- Ventilated front seats
- Variably intermittent wipers
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Trip computer
- Traction control
- Tilt steering wheel
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Steering wheel memory
- Split folding rear seat
- Speed-sensing steering
- Speed control
- Security system
- Remote keyless entry
- Reclining 3rd row seat
- Rear window wiper
- Rear window defroster
- Rear reading lights
- Rear audio controls
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear air conditioning
- Rain sensing wipers
- Radio data system
- Power windows
- Power steering
- Power passenger seat
- Power moonroof
- Power driver seat
- Power door mirrors
- Pedal memory
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Passenger door bin
- Panic alarm
- Overhead console
- Overhead airbag
- Outside temperature display
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Memory seat
- Low tire pressure warning
- Leather steering wheel
- Illuminated entry
- Heated steering wheel
- Heated rear seats
- Heated front seats
- Heated door mirrors
- Genuine wood door panel insert
- Genuine wood dashboard insert
- Genuine wood console insert
- Garage door transmitter
- Fully automatic headlights
- Front reading lights
- Front fog lights
- Front dual zone A/C
- Front anti-roll bar
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Dual front impact airbags
- Driver vanity mirror
- Driver door bin
- Delay-off headlights
- CD player
- Bumpers: body-color
- Brake assist
- Automatic temperature control
- Auto-dimming door mirrors
- Alloy wheels
- Adjustable pedals
- Adaptive suspension
- ABS brakes
- 3rd row seats: split-bench
- Voltmeter
- Tachometer
- Roof rack
- Power Liftgate
- Navigation System
- Front Center Armrest
- Front Bucket Seats
- Electronic Stability Control
- Air Conditioning
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
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2018 Ford Expedition Platinum Max Review
There are SUVs and then there are SUVs; the originals that stay true to their big, body-on-frame origins with motorhome-like proportions and engines that can haul. And after a decades-long wait, Ford has redesigned the Expedition to be more powerful, smarter and more spacious with fuel economy that won’t leave you broke.Though GM absolutely dominates the full-size SUV segment their big boys are deep into their product cycle with complete redesigns still a couple of years away. So this is Ford’s moment to shine and show the world that the GM twins are no longer the best choices.
Now, there’s the Expedition which is akin to the Tahoe and this Expedition Max which is sized like the Suburban. At 18-and-a-half-feet long it’s more than 5 feet longer than a Fiesta hatchback.
The Max part of this equation adds about another foot to the length of the Expedition resulting in over 70% more cargo volume behind the 3rd row. You also get a gas tank that can hold 5 more gallons, extending the driving range to over 500 miles.
It’s really spacious in here – no duh – but there are some of these types that don’t use their interior volume nearly as efficiently. The Expedition isn’t one of them. All 7 people are going to be very happy in here…OK, maybe 6 and half.
Though the Expedition can be spec’d in an 8-passenger seating configuration, mine has the optional 2nd row buckets that are power folding with a tip-and-slide feature that makes accessing the cabin a breeze though they can get stuck if you don’t move them in one swift motion. But this is 1st class living with big, comfy adjustable seats, climate and radio controls with numerous connection points, a big window overhead – this is long trip cruising done right. Ford continues to pioneer with inflatable rear seat belts, too. And then you’ve got the incredibly spacious 3rd row – a complaint-free zone with power seats and more USB ports. These headrests can be dropped from the driver’s seat too so as to not impede visibility. Back to the cargo area, the seats all power fold with ease to create a massive 121.5 cubic feet of cargo volume, almost 50% more than in an Explorer. Now, the features list says there’s a foot-activated liftgate but after numerous attempts I’ve never seen it work.
Though $80 fill-ups are no fun, this big boy returns about 18mpg. How much more efficient have these powertrains become? Well, this 400 horse V6 with nearly 5,800 pounds on its shoulders nabs almost the same mileage as a 10-year old Ford Escape. The new 10-speed auto has a lot to do with that.
It drives so much smaller than its physical size and that’s probably the best compliment you can pay to a big SUV. GM used to own this trait; not so anymore. The Expedition’s relatively small turning diameter, Active Park Assist System, easy effort steering and 360 degree camera all contribute to simple maneuverability. And the ride quality – spectacular. Without the use of air springs, the Expedition’s continuously controlled damping suspension with an independent rear does an amazing job of providing a stout, forgiving drive free of excess head sway and body roll. The balance between ride and handling elevates it to a class-leading level while the 3.5-liter twin-turbo engine and new transmission work perfectly here. There are various drive modes as well including Eco, Sport and numerous off-road settings. And for those who tow – the Expedition uses its 480 pound-feet of torque and the ultra-cool Pro Trailer Backup Assist to pull 9,000 pounds without breaking a sweat.
What makes the Expedition such a winner is it’s easy to use nature. A big rig like this can be intimidating at first but it plays so small from behind the wheel that even my sister drove it and felt comfortable. Luxurious, quiet, smooth as can be not to mention robustly powerful when it’s your turn to drive, friends, family and neighbors are going to love it. It’s so roomy everyone feels right at home. The price tag for this Platinum model is sticker shock personified but in all honesty it’s got the complete package to back it up. If I could change one thing, it would be the slab sided styling.
How does $82,510 sound for a fully loaded Expedition Platinum Max 4X4? Large and luxurious comes at a price, you know. And you get all of the latest driver assistance features.
There are USB ports all over this thing, plus a Wi-Fi hotspot that transmits beyond the truck’s cabin. Though visually rudimentary, the latest SYNC system is easy to navigate and includes all of the features you want in a modern, connected vehicle. And now that Napster is CarPlay compatible, streaming my music just got safer.
Not being tempted to mess with my phone is a huge plus so having this level of smartphone integration is important. The driver displays are amazing even though there’s no head-up display – the one notable omission. There’s also a conveniently located wireless charging pad, sweet sounding 12-speaker B&O sound system, power adjustable pedals, massaging seats and configurable ambient lighting. There’s a Wi-Fi hotspot, remote start…you name it and Ford put it in the Platinum.
So to GM, Ford says checkmate. The new Expedition is as good as it gets.