WORTH $77,000??? 2018 Ford Expedition Platinum!

[@BTBRVReviews]

Have American SUVs like this (and its GM and Lincoln counterparts) finally outclassed foreign luxury SUVs from Lexus, Mercedes Benz, BMW, and Range Rover? Looks that way!

[@matthewtyler5194]

Big Truck Big RV absolutley. I’d much rather get a Denali or Navigator over a Mercedes or BMW

[@almedin7212]

Big Truck Big RV absolutely not. You cannot beat a Mercedes over a ford even GM. I rather get a used Benz SUV then a new USA model. But again just my opinion

[@jeremybryant614]

it depends on what you need, for towing yes. I own a 2016 platinum f150 and a Mercedes, the service experience at the Mercedes dealership is significantly better than the experience at the Ford dealership. Funny part is my Ford is a more expensive than my e class. My wife and I really enjoy the pickup, but the awful service experience and the ridiculous number of recalls may keep us from buying another Ford. We are trying a different dealer in January maybe they will be better.

[@Nard1447]

I'd much rather have Jaguar F pace. I just configured a fully loaded Super Charged F pace for $2K less than that Ford.

[@bluebird5100]

Big Truck Big RV it looks nice but at this price point I would pick the Audi over the ford. But so much better looking than the 17 model.

[@clubback]

i think the 2018 Expedition is a good looking SUV. Ford is doing a great job these days.

[@fluxcapacitor7852]

Great review. I still have my 1998 Ford expedition with 230000 miles on it. It still runs like a champ and I have never changed the engine or transmission out. It's been a great truck to my family. Hope they still build them to last.

[@DanielPerryRally]

Wow, this 18 makes last years model look like it came out in 03. Why have I never noticed that.

[@Banshee365]

Daniel Perry Motorsports You're about right. The last gen was released in 03 or 04. Haha

[@Philupization]

All the body panels are the same from 03-17

[@devodar2579]

that 17 did come out in 03, lol

[@ravenjames3873]

i know right

[@kaiv7322]

Finally!!!! Great job Ford. All makes are becoming “Luxury cars” now 👏

[@rcguy88]

This has made me look at the Ford Expedition for our new suv thank you for this video it was very interesting thanks for all of the hard work you making These videos

[@gchavez43096]

It would be nice if they put a diesel in the Expedition well at least Expedition Max since Ford doesn't have the Excursion in their lineup

[@Jonathan-tb6fm]

No lie this makes the current Tahoe and suburban look basic.

[@goodtimefishing1499]

But the body design pretty much copies that same look.

[@DragonKnightX12]

LarryTheRcBoat Eh they’ve always looked pretty similar on the outside since the 90’s.

[@NoahGomezR]

What are you talking about lol theyre the same except ford still has a garbage interior that looks like the back of a police car

[@DragonKnightX12]

Noa Gomez Nah Ford upgraded the interior to luxury

[@rockandroll4689]

this Expedition is GORGEOUS!!! WOW! GREAT JOB Ford!!!!

[@NewtonWashinton]

yeah that 2017 looks 10 years older than the 2018.

[@luke8210]

Newton Washinton No joke...that 17 looks like a 2005...

[@DarkRaptor99]

Ford basically gave GM the Fullsize SUV market. They never updated the trucks like they needed to.

[@edm9760]

Still think the 2017 looks better, it looks more like a ford truck to me. Ford is obviously going for the range rover/escelade look now.

[@seanbryan1739]

You got Zero taste. lmao

[@theshield1613]

edm Ford use to own range rover

[@bobbylovell8158]

My wife was looking at an F150 again and we saw these on fords site...as so on as one came to kansas city we went and test drove one then waited to find one with second row buckets. Have had it a few weeks now and absolutely love it! Great vehicle and love the fact they borrowed all the tech from the f150.

[@christopherbrown1391]

Great looking suv they are just so expensive I often wonder who can afford to make a payment on something that will decrease in value dramatically

[@thisisurcapt]

If you have a low garage, setting the door hight is important.

[@sylviofleurant2053]

The 2018 expedition SUV it's absolutely amazing.

[@6gredlite907]

Ford really outdone themselves on this. They really coming at the competition neck.

[@MNTB77]

Great video. I really like the look of the newer Expedition! Love the grille.

[@BTBRVReviews]

You realize Ford designed the Range Roger because they owned the brand for quite some time.

[@slyguyaction]

Really good makeover of the Expedition. Look at those tight panel gaps! Liftgates and rear hatches that are power and programmable are also that way to avoid collision with a garage ceiling and/or the door casing of the garage door when the vehicle is in the garage and you need to open it up to get something out of the back of it. Anxious to see Part 2!

[@ronschultz9726]

I own this vehicle. Took delivery of it on Dec 4. In addition to your points, independent rear suspension was key for me. Ford F series eco-system is a great place for long-term vehicle ownership.

[@gopstopnik]

Да! Именно от вас я и ждал обзор этого автомобиля! Огромное вам спасибо!

[@fbi6540]

You can have eco, you can have boost. But you can’t have both at the same time. Once the turbos spool up your not getting good mileage

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

thats why the ecoboost rocks..

[@MrJobe007]

Yes. My Ecoboost F150 averages 14.3 to 14.5 MPG.

[@amykamp]

The grill on the Platinum is what makes this SUV. It looks like a Range Rover. I also like the slightly rounder lines. Finally! I have been saying Ford needed to copy the Explorer in the Expedition. The Explorer ride is too bumpy. I owned the 2003 Expedition for 8 years and have since owned Mercedes GL and BMW X5 and no one's ride compares to the "smoothness" of the Expedition. I think the design is understated elegance vs the Lincoln and Cadillac's bourgeios look. I hope Ford succeeds with this one. $77K is hefty, I will consider it but it better blow me away for that price.

[@paulrodrigues9603]

The company 2008 Expedition Limited had the Power deploying running boards.

[@TexasScout]

You are correct, the tech “somewhat” justifies the price. The problem is, the dealerships don’t stock many (if any) plain Jane models. If they do, they sell out quickly. The dealers make more profit on the higher end vehicles.

[@blackcherryfj4x4mt17]

All Of Your Videos Are Very Helpful And Fun To Watch. I Really Love The RAM 3500 Dually And The F350 / F450 Duallys. Merry Christmas, Big Truck Big RV And Keep Up The Great Work Making Awesome Truck Reviews.

[@Chris.Donley]

Ford hit it out of the park with this one. It's sister vehicle, the new Lincoln Navigator is the nicest vehicle I have ever had the pleasure of driving. The sound deadening they used is out of this world. Probably the best fit vehicle for our family. However, one big problem, Resale Value. A similar equipped msrp F-150 is worth as much as $10-15k more at the 4-7 year mark. So as much as i like these large SUV's, half tons are just a much better value at the back end.

[@kkatlvolvo]

Great video and appreciate the comparisons of the two models. Spot on.

[@Kevin-sc8jt]

Power step rails have been on vehicles before 2013. My 2008 Limited has power step rails.

[@D3thM3tal]

Wow - I'm glad they did a refresh. I'm going to be replacing my 6.0 Excursion with a 6.7 F250 next year but I've got a sneaking suspicion the wife will want to eventually get into one of these as well.

[@darnezzi]

It's definitely worth the price. It's very high tech. It's body is all aluminum just like a Range Rover or Audi. The Platinum has full leather interior..dash and doors incl. The wood and metal inside is Real. It has all the new Driver Aids; self parking etc. It's an expensive vehicle to build so how could anyone dare say it's overpriced?

[@anthonihaus]

Seen two of them driving around town already. Beautiful SUV’s

[@lupe1115]

I think it looks more of a Chevy Tahoe or GMC Denali than a Range Rover

[@mattmayo3539]

If Honda made an offering like this I’d buy it. But this is the next best thing.

[@NordicNevs]

I am not a general ford fan but this is rig is fantastic. I am very pleased to see the transformation. Well done ford!!! Thanks for this review hoss. Great stuff First comment btw lol

[@alexruiz2498]

Great video man! Keep it up:)

[@captianjessie1]

Why are ther sp few striped basic veciels with mayne leather or vinal seat and not fancy readio?

[@nominasuntodioza2725]

Thanks for the video. BTW why www.ranchhand.com is not clickable in the description? Somehow they don't make any products for Ford expedition 2018...

[@brentvance3958]

You are wrong on the hp. I believe the top of the line one has 400hp 480tq

[@BTBRVReviews]

brent vance: I believe you're correct.insane

[@danielcurtin7616]

brent vance don't know about the Ford but the Lincoln twin is using the high output eco-boost rated at 450hp. Ford wanted to make sure horsepower and torque numbers were ahead of the GM product.

[@itmbaker]

Yes The numbers mentioned in the video are for XLT and Limited. Platinum has a higher rated tune of 400hp and 480 lb-ft.

[@MonacoMike]

I upgraded from a 2009 5.0 F-150 Platinum Crew Cab to basically an identical 2012 but with the Ecoboost, mainly for the advertised 20+ mpg fuel economy. Performance wise I can't complain but mileage wise, WHAT A DISAPPOINTMENT! I don't get any better gas mileage and in fact in some cases even worse. I average 14.5 to 16 mpg 'around town stop & go traffic (everything is flat and wide open here in central Fla.). If I just attach my EMPTY 6x12 open utility trailer to it the mileage will drop approx 2 mpg. On one trip hauling just my Polaris Ranger side by side up to Alabama it dropped all the way down to 9mpg! That was a real shocker. With that said, if I fill up and jump right on the interstate (I-95 here in Fla) and not towing anything I have coaxed 20 mpg out of it. with 86,000 miles on my 2012 now I'm considering a 2018 but I think I'll go back to a V8.

[@MonacoMike]

BTW; being a retired aerospace engineer I tend to be way to anal about collecting and saving data on my vehicles. I found great android app for recording and saving fuel data called FillUP - Gas Mileage Log by William Kramer and use it religiously now. :-)

[@TheBasher-_-]

MrGrunthunter's Adventures With a Truck that big a smaller engine will be to strained to actually provide better MPG. Vs a bigger engine which will rev lower

[@MonacoMike]

My thoughts exactly. With an empty vehicle it's not to bad but once it gets a load on it the mileage does down the drain. I have to say though, that V6 Ecoboost has a ton more torque out of than my old 5.0 V8.

[@marcusyoung2870]

I could only imagine what it would be in the hilly parts of Central Fl.

[@MonacoMike]

Marcus Young Ha ha ... the tallest hills we have around here are the bridges over the inner coastal rivers and that ole ecoboost has to downshift to make it over them. 😉

[@TheAlcapone100]

chevy and ford makes the best suv hands down.... i still see ford suv and chevvy from 1999 on the streets

[@nickelwork87]

They got rid of the king ranch trim in the expedition for 2018. The reason i was told they weren't selling them and got tired of having to pay the royalty fees to king ranch. I sell them had a training class from ford before the release of them.

[@msokes9]

I like the suv review for a change

[@mechanicsteve2320]

The prices of these SUV's are just crazy and ridiculous. All the upgrades in technology already existed and should be standard equipment at this point. As far as the increase in HP all they did was increase the boost of the turbo by just changing the settings in the ecm. What truly new technology is in this vehicle to justify the extremely high price of it?

[@thehammer3340]

This is not a Range Rover, BMW, or Mercedes..Ford has lost its mind asking these prices!

[@mechanicsteve2320]

Jonathan agreed

[@Richard-ie1if]

and yet look out your window next time you're driving, look how many people are wasting their money driving big old boxes around

[@tex168]

There’s no ROI on these bad boys, but ...

[@samuelugh5729]

I agree 100%! It’s beyond non-sense! Warren buffet drives. Cadillac CTS. He’s multi-billionaires

[@BimmerSourceCA]

Great video! Pretty informative. I just picked up a 18' limited expedition!

[@duramax78]

I know a lot of people wonder why ford has 5 buttons and 10 numbers, it’s a great ider cause people may want to remember 8274, which they use as a pin also.

[@Zecrid.]

The worst part is that if you want a cheap fx4 version they force you to buy the highest package level in the XLT. Witch is beyond stupid... Also the distinctly not F150 styling is odd. It's like a flex and an explorer had a baby but on steroids. I'll try to convince my father to not get rid of his 04 expedition. 200k and still strong.

[@humbertogonzalez7505]

Zecrid We also have an 04 Expedition with over 200k miles. It’s been a great vehicle and runs great but it is starting to show it’s age, especially the interior. I really do like the interior of this new expedition. The outside is starting to grow on me.

[@wasup9439]

Humberto Gonzalez my dad's 2013 is reaching 200k now

[@shawnprickett4099]

Wow my dad has a 04 as well ironically just about at 154K though. Our Eddie Bauer edition definitely shows its age in comparison and considering it was 50K when it was brand new you can get far more for your money today especially if you consider that adjusted for inflation its 65K in todays money. He's keeping it for another year then he's upgrading to a CPO F-250 to tow his boat.

[@itmbaker]

Agreed. I don’t like how the XLT options are packaged. You can’t get SYNC3 and cloth seats on this one.

[@agger732]

I was all about my wife trading up her Mercedes for these when the concept came out that they were gonna look like the f150. Not as crazy about these as that concept but I still like them.

[@raymass9739]

Love the new redesign!

[@gm1990ss]

I think the 09 or so and later didn’t have much exterior change. The 03 era I think was differentiated enough in the 09 or so refresh.

[@m.k.971]

Great video and excellent review. Loved the side-by-side comparison with the previous model (although maybe went into too much detail on some features of the older model; who cares!!!) You mentioned that you were going to also review the interior features and technology with comparison, I did not find that. Please send a link. Happy New Year.

[@lamealex17]

Is this an off road capable vehicle? It's big and bulky like a LC200 and that one is great for any terrain

[@RobertKohut]

Nice!! Amazing redesign!! I think it's based on the truck chassis so it will keep up with the truck updates in the future.

[@victorhahn8194]

Great Review. Was considering a new Explorer, but now you got me wanting to test drive the Expedition. Gas mileage is there, so why not.

[@whiteandnerdytuba]

For 12 grand over the pickup it's based on that massaging seat better suck me off. Navigator with toys is 80. Escalade platinum for 60 with low mileage.

[@aylmerkauenhofen9735]

My 2010 expedition limited has the power running boards. not sure if they came as an option or got added on later

[@robertfrey5260]

I have a question for you last week you did a video and you were using a magnetic led light bar could you do a short video with a link on where to get one

[@BretVEVO]

I would like to point out that the 2018 Platinum models actually use the same 3.5 V6 EcoBoost but have 400 hp and 480 lb. ft of torque. And there is no King Ranch package for the 2018 model.

[@jpatt973]

Looks like Ford came out with a new full-size WindStar !

[@brianedgett2134]

That grill is the nail in the coffin. I'm not going to look at the 2018, no longer looks like a truck. Now it's a look-a-like suv

[@bigmac22ify]

Asking 60k -70k for that 2017 expedition is disrespectful

[@TonyStagge]

I enjoy your videos. Please consider using a less-wide angle lens. The vehicles are so distorted.

[@britthunter8084]

Ford did a great job on design. But there customer service in the service department is a joke. When you buy a 80k suv you don’t want to be treated like a customer who bought a focus. I’ll never buy another Ford.

[@chasecook3962]

Stumbled on your page looking at upgrades for my new F350. We just got my wife the new Armada… but this will probably be next in our fleet. Anyone ever tell you they you sound like Mark Worman from Graveyard Carz?

[@DIY101]

All good ,agree Ford has nailed it but this is the first model year so what is to follow>>>> Reliability .

[@jsshay01]

What an upgrade! Looks really good, comparable to the new GMC Yukon. But is it as big as the Yukon XL, storage-wise? And the aluminum body, not sure. In the northwest we love the sunroof and won't be without one, not sure if in a hot sunny climate. Beautiful new styling though!

[@alexbevington1105]

The LED headlights are really nice if you're driving the vehicle but when you're the vehicle coming towards the vehicle with the LED headlights they suck

[@drw1926]

There is no King Ranch version of the Expedition available for 2018.

[@SangKtan]

Currently on the market to buy Ford Expedition. Family of 5 coming soon!

[@scooter041031]

Bring back the Excursion! Was that the max model or what use to be the EL when they got rid of the excursion? Those have a lot more room in the back behind the seats I thought

[@SPCHILLIN718]

I love this Expedition. Wondering how do you feel about the current Nissan Armada?

[@BTBRVReviews]

Steven Pachay: we had a 2015 Infiniti QX80 before our Navigator. The current Armada is the same as the QX for the most part. We had all sorts of technology related issues as well as weird quirks with stupid things like the power windows stopping half way up. Also, we didn't care for how hollow it sounded as well as the flimsy door panels.

[@SPCHILLIN718]

Big Truck Big RV thanks for the input! I like my 17’ Armada Platinum especially at the price i got it for .. to each his own I guess, but I got a 3 row full size SUV with a little touch of luxury for a bargain! Love the all new Expedition but there’s a $10-$15 k price difference (msrp) .. I wish someone would do a comparison like motor trend did back in 2004/2008 .. Full size SUVs are selling again

[@rambladesmanmoe6291]

I’m not a Ford fan but that’s a nice looking rig.

[@iambillmeyer]

Denali is a trim level with GMC much like King Ranch is a trim level with Ford. The GMC Yukon is the equivalent vehicle of the Tahoe and the competitor to the Expedition.

[@bobalobalie]

Yeah, people fail to understand that Ford's "Platinum" trims are basically their Denali trims of Chevy's GMC. They started with the Platinum when they knew they were going to shut down the Mercury brand.

[@ricktokle5848]

😎🇺🇸👍 Hey Buddy! Great review thanks 🙏🏽 Merry Christmas 🎄🎅🏻

[@xpd77]

How did you make an almost 20 minute video on this vehicle and not show the interior of the passenger compartment?

[@goodtimefishing1499]

lol I ton of things were no shown

[@Peppermint1]

I wish the doors could be programmed to self lock as you walk away from the car with the key in the pocket, especially for the people who don't have small children

[@BeautyBySage]

The Platinum Expedition actually is tuned to have 400hp🙂👍🏻

[@randybryant9936]

merry christmas and a happy new years

[@luke8210]

So... is this the new family wagon btbrv?

[@jomohector5274]

Just rented one these a white one from Sixth car rentals absolutely loved it but refuse to pay that much, car makers gonna learn they are gonna be stuck with a lot of these over priced cars and SUV’s we the consumers need to hold out as long as we could till they drop the prices.

[@codtide]

What good is a state-of-the-art vehicle if it is priced out of the reach for most people?

[@ronaldspins]

Here in Seattle we have people pushing shopping carts , people riding bicycles towing baby strollers loaded down with belongings , homeless af . Historically the rich live in a bubble and drive fancy cars. (and change trucks like it's underwear)

[@650tonyd]

I hope the bronco isn't priced this high

[@revistadearmas]

Luxury you gota be kidding

[@TheChrisBeach]

You really need a Forscan session with your truck.

[@nickrpost]

they have been putting power running loads since 2007

[@johnnyyoung5553]

Does anyone know if those wheels will fit on a 2018 f150 ?

[@cambooj]

Doesn't the platinum model have a 400 hp, 480 lb ft engine?

[@calebs3508]

The fuller look makes it look fat and too low to the ground. That or it's cause the color white makes it look that way. White is not a good color for the Expedition... or any vehicle in my opinion. Looking forward to seeing a refresh.

[@benwendle9927]

Great video but I believe they got rid of the King Ranch trim for 18' Expeditions

[@BTBRVReviews]

Ben Wendle: I believe you're correct

[@elhadjindiaye7394]

Well done.

[@myleshansel7950]

Great video, and again Ford is getting insane on the price of a new vehicle. I'd never buy one, can't put my 5th wheel hitch in it.

[@RAM-KINGOFTRUCKS]

you mean everyone is jacking there prices up.

[@Coonass]

Dolly it.🇺🇸

[@matthewferreras7181]

Isn't the platinum 400hp and 480tq?

[@austinsexton9620]

I'm just waiting for the "so this is why I bought this SUV for my wife"

[@eyeswideopen23]

Just saw this at the auto show I want it

[@PassionforWoodworking]

I'm still driving my Excursion. Sadly not made anymore.

[@ronaldspins]

for 2018 Ford makes the www.ford.com/suvs/expedition/

[@mobgma]

They screwed up the rear wiper real bad. They should have done what the Yukon did where it is hidden.

[@MarkBrown-tg1kw]

Love it. Can't wait till you do the Navigator Blackwood Edition.

[@oscarmoyano5754]

Big great!!! Ford Explorer

[@waynemagill7462]

Yea put it said by side with a Denali they look a lot alike these days too

[@jamescalvert240]

The expedition is more so built to counter the suburbans while the explorers have always been the counter to tahoes.

[@ldodom]

Tune in next week when I take a Ford blue oval, finely mince it, and snort it for my most ultimate high ever! Lol ¡Merry Christmas, btw.

[@mikem1194]

FORD did not copy the Range Rover. The current style Explorer/Range Rover came about from when FORD owned Range Rover. If you put the Evoke (even with recent physical modifications) next to the FORD Explorer you notice how identical they are. When TATA Motors purchased Range Rover/Jaguar, it continued to use FORD chassis and other parts in the Evoke - at least until recent modifications. Another example is the new Aston Martin using Mercedes Benz electronics (even MBZ's electronic shifter) and an engine specifically designed, engineered & built by FORD UK! One reason for reliance upon FORD specifically for it's engine is that until the 2008 financial crunch, FORD owned Aston Martin. Also FORD makes some the best engines in the world for other automobile manufacturers. And as you probably know FORD continues to engage in partnerships with other manufacturers. Example: development of FORD's 10 speed transmission developed with GM and, I believe (?), Toyota. FORD being the dominate R&D player was able to introduce the transmission first, then GM, then Toyota. Definately FORD and GM. *Note: cannot remember other party(ies) involved in R&D.