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2018 Ford Expedition
The 2018 Ford Expedition is a full redesign with an all-new chassis, body and interior, about 300 pounds lighter, a 375-horsepower turbo 3.5-liter V6 and a new 10-speed automatic. NHTSA lists 14 recalls and 375 complaints, led by power train (146). Used ones run $15,350 to $22,700 per Kelley Blue Book, and EPA rates it 18 to 20 mpg combined.
Configurations4
Model/option labels4
Combined efficiency18–20 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers4
What changed on the 2018 Ford Expedition
Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) describes a major makeover for 2018 with an all-new chassis, body shell and interior, increased dimensions, reduced weight, more power, more towing capacity and improved fuel economy, on a stiffer frame with a longer wheelbase. Autoweek (opens in a new tab) says the new construction sheds 300 pounds from the old Expedition and adds a revised 3.5-liter turbo V6.
Traction Life (opens in a new tab) lists 375 hp standard and 400 hp on the Platinum, and Wade Ford (opens in a new tab) says more than 40 features and driver-assist technologies were added, with a class-exclusive 10-speed automatic and Auto Start-Stop. Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) puts used 2018 Expeditions at $15,350 for the XL up to $22,700 for the Platinum at a dealer.
Recalls and problems owners report
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for the 2018 Expedition. Several cover seat belt pretensioners that may inadvertently lock the belt (24V099000, 25V197000 and 26V344000) and seats (17V775000 for second-row outboard seats and 18V805000 for second-row center seat tracks). Others cover a high pressure fuel pump weld that can fracture (18V392000), the 10-speed transmission (18V213000, 18V214000 and a 2026 park pawl recall, 26V402000), brake master cylinder leaks (25V236000), second-row window modules (18V058000), and a peeling chrome center console (26V368000).
The rest are paperwork recalls for an owner's manual (23V420000) and a missing air bag warning label (24V852000). Owners have filed 375 complaints, led by power train with 146, engine with 98, electrical system with 33, unknown or other with 32, and suspension and engine cooling with 25 each. ProblemsByVin (opens in a new tab) rates the record below the segment average.
2018 Expedition against the Tahoe, Armada and Sequoia
EPA rates the 2018 Expedition at 18 to 20 mpg combined and $3,100 to $3,450 a year in fuel. The Chevrolet Tahoe lists 17 to 19 at $3,300 to $4,550, the Nissan Armada 15 to 16 at $3,900 to $4,150, and the Toyota Sequoia 14 to 15 at $4,150 to $4,450. The Expedition is the most efficient of the four.
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2018 Ford Expedition: 4 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | EPA city / hwy / comb | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL | V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L | Auto, 10-Spd SelectShift | 4WD | 375 | 470 | 17 / 22 / 19 mpg | 8 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| XLT | V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L | Auto, 10-Spd SelectShift | 2WD | 375 | 470 | 17 / 24 / 20 mpg | 8 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Limited | V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L | Auto, 10-Spd SelectShift | 4WD | 375 | 470 | 17 / 22 / 19 mpg | 8 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Platinum | V6, EcoBoost, TT, 3.5L | Auto, 10-Spd SelectShift | 4WD | 400 | 480 | 17 / 22 / 19 mpg | 8 | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Trim | Curb weight | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle | Fuel tank | Front headroom | Front legroom | Towing | Payload | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL | 5,692 lb | 210 in | 76.4 in | 122 in | 9.8 in | 41 ft | 23.3 gal | 42 in | 43.9 in | 9,300 lb | 1,620 lb | P265/70R17 |
| XLT | 5,443 lb | 210 in | 76.6 in | 122 in | 9.8 in | 41 ft | 23.3 gal | 42 in | 43.9 in | 9,300 lb | 1,640 lb | P275/65R18 |
| Limited | 5,692 lb | 210 in | 76.4 in | 122 in | 9.8 in | 41 ft | 23.3 gal | 42 in | 43.9 in | 9,300 lb | 1,620 lb | P275/55R20 |
| Platinum | 5,692 lb | 210 in | 76.4 in | 122 in | 9.8 in | 41 ft | 23.3 gal | 42 in | 43.9 in | 9,300 lb | 1,620 lb | P285/45R22 |
Equipment by trim
Which 2018 Ford Expedition trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.
| Equipment | XL | XLT | Limited | Platinum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||||
| Anti-theft alarm | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot alert | – | Opt | Std | Std |
| Child door locks | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std |
| Hill-descent control | Std | Opt | Std | Std |
| Hill-start assist | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Pedestrian detection | – | Opt | Opt | Std |
| Rearview camera | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Side-view cameras | – | – | Opt | Std |
| Surround-view camera | – | – | Opt | Std |
| Front and rear parking sensors | – | – | Opt | Std |
| Rear parking sensors | Opt | Std | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Traction control | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Technology | ||||
| Hands-free calling | – | Opt | Std | Std |
| Navigation system | – | Opt | Opt | Std |
| Premium audio system | – | – | Std | Std |
| Real-time traffic information | – | Opt | Opt | Std |
| Rear-seat DVD entertainment | – | – | Opt | Opt |
| Satellite radio | Opt | Std | Std | Std |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | – | Opt | Std | Std |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Touchscreen | – | Opt | Std | Std |
| Voice recognition | – | Opt | Std | Std |
| Emergency and security services | – | Opt | Std | Std |
| Parental (teen-driver) controls | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Comfort | ||||
| Heated front seats | – | Opt | Std | Std |
| Heated rear seats | – | – | Std | Std |
| Heated steering wheel | – | Opt | Std | Std |
| Heated mirrors | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power front seats for driver and passenger | – | Opt | Std | Std |
| Power driver's seat | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather seats | – | Opt | Std | Std |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Front and rear climate zones | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Panoramic moonroof | – | Opt | Opt | Std |
| Power-adjustable pedals | Opt | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std | – | – |
| Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cup holders | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Third-row seat | Opt | Std | Std | Std |
| Power-folding third-row seat | Opt | Std | Std | Std |
| Folding rear seat | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Exterior and convenience | ||||
| Alloy wheels | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Fog lights | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Privacy glass | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Roof rails | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power-folding mirrors | – | Opt | Std | Std |
| Power liftgate or trunk | – | Opt | Std | Std |
| 12-volt power outlet | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power windows | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote keyless entry | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote engine start | – | Opt | Std | Std |
| Push-button start | – | Opt | Std | Std |
| Cruise control | Std | Std | Std | – |
| Integrated garage-door opener | – | Std | Std | Std |
| Rear-window defroster | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rain-sensing wipers | – | Opt | Opt | Std |
Complete certification table
4 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39634Expedition 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl SIDIConventional | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10) | Regular | 17 | 24 | 20 | N/A |
| 39637Expedition 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl SIDIConventional | Part-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10) | Regular | 17 | 22 | 19 | N/A |
| 39635Expedition MAX 2WD | 3.5L 6-cyl SIDIConventional | Rear-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10) | Regular | 17 | 23 | 19 | N/A |
| 39638Expedition MAX 4WD | 3.5L 6-cyl SIDIConventional | Part-time 4-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S10) | Regular | 16 | 21 | 18 | N/A |
Model-specific answer center
4 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2018 Ford Expedition versus the 2017 Ford Expedition?
Model year
Against the 2017 Ford Expedition: Model/option labels added: Expedition MAX 2WD, Expedition MAX 4WD. Model/option labels no longer listed: Expedition EL 2WD, Expedition EL 4WD. Transmissions added: Automatic (S10). Transmissions no longer listed: Automatic (S6). Midpoint combined efficiency moved from 17.0 to 19.0 MPG/MPGe. Federal recall campaigns on file went from 4 for the 2017 to 14 for the 2018.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02How did the 2018 Ford Expedition do in NHTSA's side crash and rollover tests?
Safety record
The 2018 Ford Expedition earned 5 stars in the side crash test (5 stars driver side, 5 stars passenger side) and 3 to 4 stars for rollover resistance, a 19.3% to 20.8% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash. Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, read 2026-09-20.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program
Q03What size wheels does the 2018 Ford Expedition have?
Wheels and tires
The 2018 Ford Expedition's wheel diameter is 17 inches on the XL up to 22 inches on the Platinum, across 4 trims. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q04How do the 2018 Ford Expedition trims differ from one another?
Trims
The XLT has 2WD instead of 4WD and an integrated garage-door opener, power-adjustable pedals, a power-folding third-row seat and 4 more as standard equipment over the XL. The Limited has 4WD instead of 2WD and blind-spot alert, power front seats for driver and passenger, emergency and security services and 14 more as standard equipment over the XLT. The Platinum has 400 hp against 375 and forward collision warning, front and rear parking sensors, a navigation system and 6 more as standard equipment over the Limited.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
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