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Someone finally captured a confirmed 2015 Expedition prototype in Michigan a few days ago. This particular one being a long wheelbase variant, which should be the program name (U3542) or (U354-2).
It’s the first good look at the 2015 Expedition (other spy photos have been of its sister SUV the Lincoln Navigator), and it shows some interesting changes.
This prototype was spotted in Michigan traffic, en route to a restricted/guarded Ford Engineering and Powertrain test facility.
The reliable, but thirsty 5.4 Triton V-8 is gone (according to reports), and will be replaced by a group of engines; a 5.0 Coyote V-8, 3.7 Cyclone V-6, 3.5 EcoBoost V-6, and possibly a baby PowerStroke Diesel V-6 or V-8. The prototype could have any one of these under the hood.
It also may have the 10-speed "intelligent" SelectShift automatic gearbox that is being finalized for the Expedition and F-150.
Supposedly it will use more aluminium than before, it already uses aluminium for the hood, liftgate and other body/chassis components. More use of boron steel is also rumored. The chassis/frame sports some strange modifications and additions underneath the SUV. Not sure what Ford is up to...
I see Ford is toying with the idea of putting oversized 22-inch alloy wheels on the big brute (which I think is silly).
Ford seems to be doing the "me too!" thing by adding them, since other manufacturers have added 22-inch wheels to their SUVs.
The nose seems to have gotten bigger. Can’t tell if it will be curvy or aggressive. Some reports say it will favor the Ford Atlas Concept. Time will tell.
The prototype turns off the highway and up to the Ford Engineering and Powertrain facility.
It’s the first good look at the 2015 Expedition (other spy photos have been of its sister SUV the Lincoln Navigator), and it shows some interesting changes.
This prototype was spotted in Michigan traffic, en route to a restricted/guarded Ford Engineering and Powertrain test facility.
The reliable, but thirsty 5.4 Triton V-8 is gone (according to reports), and will be replaced by a group of engines; a 5.0 Coyote V-8, 3.7 Cyclone V-6, 3.5 EcoBoost V-6, and possibly a baby PowerStroke Diesel V-6 or V-8. The prototype could have any one of these under the hood.
It also may have the 10-speed "intelligent" SelectShift automatic gearbox that is being finalized for the Expedition and F-150.
Supposedly it will use more aluminium than before, it already uses aluminium for the hood, liftgate and other body/chassis components. More use of boron steel is also rumored. The chassis/frame sports some strange modifications and additions underneath the SUV. Not sure what Ford is up to...
I see Ford is toying with the idea of putting oversized 22-inch alloy wheels on the big brute (which I think is silly).
Ford seems to be doing the "me too!" thing by adding them, since other manufacturers have added 22-inch wheels to their SUVs.
The nose seems to have gotten bigger. Can’t tell if it will be curvy or aggressive. Some reports say it will favor the Ford Atlas Concept. Time will tell.
The prototype turns off the highway and up to the Ford Engineering and Powertrain facility.