Ford has used the Texas State Fair to introduce four
new special editions. Since the Texas is responsible for nearly 25 percent of Expedition
sales in the United States, Ford is rewarding its loyal buyers the Texas
Edition. Based on the Expedition Limited with the Special Edition Package, the
Texas Edition features special badging and 22-inch alloy wheels.
The Expedition Stealth Edition features more
extensive changes as it has a number of gloss black accents including the
grille, mirrors and roof rails. Other gloss black components include the
running boards, rear skid plate and lighting unit surrounds. Rounding out the
changes are black badges, red contrast stitching, a continuous controlled damping
system and 22-inch aluminum wheels with a black finish.
Since both special editions are based on the
Expedition Limited, they are powered by a 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine that
develops 375 hp and 636 Nm of torque. It is connected
to a ten-speed automatic transmission which can be paired to an optional
four-wheel drive system.
Besides the Expeditions, Ford introduced two special
editions of the Explorer. The first is the Explorer Limited Luxury Edition
which is based on the Limited variant and features a modestly revised exterior
with chrome mirror caps and 20-inch aluminum wheels with painted accents.
Bigger changes occur in the cabin as the model comes
nicely equipped with multi-contour seats which are wrapped in micro-perforated
Nirvana leather. The crossover also has a revised steering wheel and door
panels with leather inserts.
Lastly, Ford unveiled the Explorer Desert Copper
Edition. Based on the Explorer XLT, the special edition has chrome mirror caps
and 20-inch polished aluminum wheels. Other highlights include two-tone leather
seats and matching door panel inserts. Ford declined to mention pricing,
but all four special editions will be available to order later this year.
