2018 Ford Expedition (rumor)
Just like the F-150, the new Ford Expedition is set
to adopt an aluminum body, reports the Detroit Free Press. The company
confirmed the news while recently speaking to investors saying that the
aluminum-bodied Expedition will arrive by 2018.
The new Ford Expedition
will be constructed at the firm's Kentucky Truck Plant. which also produces the
latest aluminum-clad Super Duty. Although Ford didn't confirm any additional
details about the new Expedition, it is expected to create additional jobs at
the facility.
The
next-generation Expedition will be powered by Ford's 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6.
Mated to this engine will be a 10-speed automatic transmission in place of the
old six-speed of the outgoing model. There's a possibility that a smaller
2.7-liter variant could be offered after launch.
Each year, Ford sells approximately 40,000
Expeditions, about half the number of Chevrolet Tahoes sold annually. Following
its extensive update however, there's a good chance the Blue Oval will see
delivery figures rise.
Source : Carscoops
