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2015 Ford Expedition is the most powerful, fuel-efficient Expedition
ever, with a 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine and SelectShift®
six-speed transmission under the hood
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Advanced technology in new Expedition includes standard electric
power-assisted steering, SYNC® with available MyFord Touch®,available Blind Spot Information System® with
cross-traffic alert, and continuously controlled damping to give
drivers control of ride performance
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Already a leader in cargo space and towing capability, new Expedition
is now more luxurious, with new Platinum model added for 2015
Company Website:
http://corporate.ford.com/
DEARBORN, Mich. -- (Business Wire)
The new 2015 Ford Expedition is a full-size utility vehicle for
consumers who want capability, class-leading maximum cargo space in the
extended-length version and the latest advanced technologies.
The 2015 Expedition goes on sale later this year with a refreshed new
look, a 3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6 engine that also powers the
industry-leading Ford F-150, and a quieter cabin with more technology
than previous-generation vehicles. It will be the latest Ford nameplate
to offer a high-end Platinum series.
“Customers still have a need for a traditional full-size utility vehicle
and the new 2015 Expedition delivers what those customers are looking
for,” said Keith Wilson, Expedition marketing manager. “These are Ford’s
more affluent customers who won’t compromise – they want space,
performance, comfort and capability all in one impressive package.”
Expedition, which debuted in 1996, is Ford’s largest utility vehicle,
with seating for eight. The standard 2015 Expedition, one of two
versions available, has three rows of seats and up to 108.3 cubic feet
of cargo space. It sits on a 119-inch wheelbase, making it a little more
than 6 inches longer than Ford Explorer. A longer-wheelbase version –
131 inches – has three rows of seats and best-in-class maximum cargo
space of 130.8 cubic feet.
Expedition will continue to feature an independent rear suspension to
deliver a more confident ride and great handling characteristics. The
suspension also allows a more convenient fold-flat third-row bench seat
and low load-floor height.
The new Expedition features the latest technologies, including available
SYNC® with MyFord Touch®, passive entry with
push-button start and Blind Spot Information System®
with cross-traffic alert. The new 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, using
direct injection and twin turbochargers, provides more power, efficiency
and performance than the 5.4-liter V8 in the current model. In response
to customer demand, Ford will introduce a top-of-the-line Platinum
series Expedition with unique, refined interior appointments.
“Ford is building on a successful tradition of Expedition capability and
quality with significant improvements in design, performance, efficiency
and technology to bring customers a full-size utility they want to get
into when hitting the open road,” said Wilson.
Improved on the road
The 2015 Expedition was engineered to be a technologically advanced
utility that is easy to drive and offers refinement for all types of
drivers.
“The EcoBoost engine will bring increased torque and horsepower that
will excite our customers,” said David Cantrell, Ford assistant chief
program engineer for Expedition. “Thanks to improved efficiencies and an
independent rear suspension, the 2015 Expedition is not only more fun to
drive, it’s also easier to own.”
The 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 will be the only engine offered in Expedition
in North America. To maximize performance and control, the vehicle will
be equipped with a six-speed SelectShift® automatic
transmission featuring a manual mode that allows the driver to use a
shift-mounted rocker switch to select the desired gear.
With the new powerplant, Expedition will be among the full-size SUV
leaders for capability, generating 365 horsepower and 420 lb.-ft. of
torque. Add best-in-class maximum cargo space for the extended-length
version and available best-in-class towing of up to 9,200 pounds when
properly equipped, and customers will find a truly useful utility
vehicle.
With the launch of the 2015 model, Expedition also becomes the first
Ford nameplate to offer a continuously controlled damping suspension
that allows drivers to select from three drive modes – comfort, normal
and sport.
A suite of sensors detects 46 unique body, steering and braking inputs.
By monitoring Expedition body motion, the system can automatically
adjust damping in milliseconds. Continuously controlled damping
technology analyzes the weight of the vehicle, steering feedback and
road undulations and reacts accordingly to help control wheel and body
motions so passengers experience an orderly, comfortable ride. A vehicle
with poor damping feels as if it’s bouncing on the suspension springs.
The new Expedition also features Ford’s innovative electric
power-assisted steering, which gives drivers improved maneuverability at
low speeds and better feel at high speeds, and helps save fuel by
operating more efficiently than traditional pump-driven systems. The
technology, which has been tuned specifically for the new model, reduces
steering effort and makes Expedition more engaging to drive.
Quiet driving experience
With the vehicle’s capability and cargo space comes a cabin customers
will find to be even quieter than the current Expedition. A host of
changes helps minimize noise. These include improved seals on the body
that reduce air leaks by 20 percent.
New sound dampening material in the cabin pillars improves quietness.
The material is also packed into the center console to further reduce
unwanted road and engine noise.
More sound deadening material has been added to the headliner and door
trim panels, while the cabin features new carpeting that is able to
better absorb sounds. New sound insulation used in the wheel wells also
helps create a quieter experience.
Finally, acoustic glass – which debuted on Expedition in 2007 – is used
for the windshield across all trim levels to reduce undesirable interior
noise. Limited, King Ranch and Platinum trim levels include acoustic
glass for driver and passenger side windows.
More technology customers want
The new Expedition debuts with popular technology upgrades consumers are
now demanding, including available SYNC with MyFord Touch and
driver-assist features such as radar-based Blind Spot Information System
with cross-traffic alert.
The updated interior of Expedition incorporates a fresh center stack to
accommodate new technologies, including an available 8-inch touch screen
for SYNC with MyFord Touch that features driver information in the gauge
cluster shown on two full-color 4.2-inch screens.
Other available new technologies on the 2015 Expedition include a Sony®
Audio System; passive entry with push-button start; rear view camera;
front and rear parking sensors; seven-color, ambient interior LED
lighting; and Ford truck apps to help make trailer towing and off-road
driving easier.
Fresh style and design
The new Expedition takes full-size utility vehicle design to a higher
level with a diverse lineup of vehicles, each featuring a distinct look
and feel to give customers more choices. A Platinum trim series popular
with F-Series truck buyers will be available on Expedition for the first
time.
With tailored, lush leather that’s soft and smooth to the touch, the
Platinum series offers customers a choice: Brunello leather-appointed
seats in a new red wine color with tuxedo-stripe accents and
French-seamed stitching, or Ebony leather-appointed seats with Agate
Gray accents.
The 2015 Expedition lineup also includes XLT, Limited and King Ranch
series. The design team incorporated specific themes to define the look
for each series and reflect a different consumer lifestyle.
This thoughtful planning means customers can select from the sporty XLT;
the confident, elegant Limited; the sophisticated, urban Platinum; or
the rural, rugged King Ranch. Each series has unique finishes specially
selected to reflect the lifestyle and desires of the customer. For
example, Expedition Limited features refined yet traditional finishes,
while Platinum colors and material finishes are fresh and sophisticated.
The Expedition exterior has been updated for 2015 with a front end
design that features available halogen projector headlamps and LED fog
lamps for a fresh, aggressive look.
Other exterior changes include an all-new wheel lineup topped by
optional, factory-installed 22-inch polished aluminum wheels for
Limited, King Ranch and Platinum; a revised rear hatch; and subtle,
chrome-tipped exhaust.
About Ford Motor Company
Ford
Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in
Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six
continents. With about 183,000 employees and 65 plants worldwide, the
company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company
provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more
information regarding Ford and its products worldwide, please visit http://corporate.ford.com.
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Contacts:
Ford Motor Company
Mark Schirmer, 313.354.4962
mschirme@ford.com
Source: Ford Motor Company
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