New Expedition is 4 ins. longer and about 1 in. wider than outgoing model.
Fully independent suspension keeps Expedition planted on the highway.
Ford expects '18 Expedition to cut into GM's lock on large SUV segment.
Expedition towing capacity jumps 100 lbs. to 9,300 lbs. maximum.
FX4 model comes equipped with skid plates, all-terrain tires for off-road adventures.
Hill Descent Control manages speed on tough grades and rugged terrain.
Driver information presented on color instrument panel and large center display.
Plush new interior is part of Expedition's first ground-up makeover since its introduction 20 years ago.
Second-row seats slide fore and aft to provide extra legroom as needed.
Cargo Protector, the small raised lip on the lower sill, keeps gear from rolling out when liftgate opens.
Expedition is built at Ford's assembly plant in Louisville, KY.
3.5L EcoBoost V-6 pumps out 400 hp and 480 lb.-ft. of torque in Platinum model.