Improved Power and Efficiency for the 2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition
Even when models are carry-overs from one model year to the next, there are still updates, upgrades and enhancements made. But the change from one model year to the next has never been as stark in terms of power and efficiency as it is for the 2018 Ford F-150 and 2018 Ford Expedition. That’s because both these new Ford models feature advanced lightweight materials, new engine options and new 10-speed automatic transmissions making them more powerful and fuel efficient than ever. That’s why we want to check out the improved power and efficiency for the 2018 Ford F-150 and Expedition.
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Explaining the 2018 Ford F-150’s Improvements Over the 2017 F-150
The 2018 Ford F-150 is more powerful and fuel efficient than the 2017 Ford F-150 thanks to three updated and enhanced engine options. One of those engines is the smaller and more efficient 3.3-liter V6 engine complete with new dual port and direct-injection technology. This new engine is far more powerful and efficient than the old 3.5-liter V6 engine. More specifically, it provides 290 horsepower – 8 more than the old engine – and 265 pound-feet of torque – 12 more than the old engine. The all-new second-generation 2.7-liter EcoBoost V6 engine is also better than ever, providing 400 pound-feet of torque, or 25 more than 2017. Lastly, the 5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8 engine has been updated to provide 395 horsepower – 10 more than 2017 – and 400 pound-feet of torque – 13 more than 2017.
Explaining the 2018 Ford Expedition’s Improvements Over the 2017 F-150
The 2018 Ford Expedition has also been upgraded and updated so that it is more powerful and fuel efficient than the 2017 Ford Expedition. In fact, its new 3.5-liter EcoBoost engine offers more horsepower and torque throughout the entire 2018 Expedition lineup. The 2018 Expedition XL, XLT and Limited get 375 horsepower – 10 more than 2017 – and 470 pound-feet of torque – 50 more than 2017. The 2018 Ford Expedition Platinum gets 400 horsepower – 35 more than 2017 – and 480 pound-feet of torque – 60 more than 2017.
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