New for 2018:Ford Trucks, SUVs, and Vans

Christian Wardlaw | Oct 19, 2017

Ford updates the F-150 pickup truck—the best-selling vehicle in America—with new drivetrains, equipment, and styling details. Also for 2018, a new subcompact crossover SUV called the EcoSport arrives, the midsize Explorer SUV is freshened, and the full-size Expedition SUV is completely redesigned. Other SUV, truck, and van models see relatively minor changes for 2018.

2018_ford_expedition_fx4_06_hr_720.jpg

2018 Ford Expedition FX4 front quarter right photo

Detailed changes for each 2018 Ford SUV, truck, and van model are shown below, listed in alphabetical order.

2017 Ford Trucks, SUVs, and Vans Buyer's Guide

2018 Ford EcoSport

New subcompact, 5-passenger crossover SUV
Pronounced “Echo-Sport” not “Eeeko-Sport”
S, SE, SES, and Titanium trim levels
Standard turbocharged, 1.0-liter 3-cylinder engine with 123 horsepower
Available 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine with 166 horsepower (required with all-wheel drive)
Standard 6-speed automatic transmission
Optional Sync 3 infotainment system with 8-in. touch screen, voice recognition, 911 Assist, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto smartphone projection, and Sync Connect with FordPass app
Optional Harman B&O Play premium sound system, navigation system

2018 Ford Edge

New SEL Sport Appearance package adds a popular blacked-out exterior appearance, 19-in. Magnetic Gray wheels, gray fabric seats with Umber-color simulated suede inserts, Copper Dune interior accents
New Safe and Smart package for SEL, Titanium, and Sport trims; bundles popular driver-assistance and collision-avoidance systems together
New paint color: Blue Metallic

2018 Ford Escape

SE trim includes heated cloth front seats, roof rails, and a perimeter alarm
New SEL trim level slots between SE and Titanium, installing leather seats, Sync 3 infotainment system with 8-in. display, Sync Connect, heated side mirrors, power tailgate, rear park-assist sensors, and LED running lights
Titanium includes a standard turbocharged, 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine, HID headlights, navigation system, and an active semi-autonomous park-assist system
New paint colors: Cinnamon Glaze and Blue Metallic

2018 Ford Expedition

Ford’s full-size SUV is completely redesigned for 2018
Aluminum body on a high-strength steel frame with standard- and extended-wheelbase versions available
Standard twin-turbocharged V-6 engine and 10-speed automatic transmission
Rear-wheel or 4-wheel drive with Terrain Management System
Tows up to 9,300 lbs.
Cargo space ranges from 20.9 cu. ft. behind third-row seat in standard Expedition to 121.4 cu. ft. with all seats folded in Expedition Max
XLT, Limited, and Platinum trim levels
Available FX4 Off-Road package with underbody skid plates, different shocks, heavy-duty radiator, and dark gray 18-in. wheels
Options include a panoramic glass roof, Sync 3 infotainment with Sync Connect, navigation, dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system with Sling Media integration, wireless smartphone charging, 4G LTE Wi-Fi connection for up to 10 devices, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, semi-autonomous park assist, hands-free power tailgate, and a Pro Trailer Backup system
Available safety technologies include forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert

2018 Ford Explorer

Subtle styling changes; new wheel designs
Sync Connect with FordPass remote access smartphone app
Sync Connect also supplies access to a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 10 devices
New Safe and Smart package bundles popular driver-assistance and collision-avoidance technologies together
New paint colors: Blue Metallic, Platinum Dune Tricoat, Burgundy Velvet Tinted Tricoat, and Cinnamon Glaze

2018 Ford F-150

Styling is updated, inside and out
New 290-horsepower, 3.3-liter V-6 engine debuts with a new 6-speed automatic transmission including Normal, Sport, and Tow-Haul modes
New 325-horsepower, twin-turbocharged, 2.7-liter V-6 engine debuts with a new 10-speed automatic transmission with Normal, Sport, Tow/Haul, Snow/Wet, and Eco-Select driving modes
Upgraded 5.0-liter V-8 engine makes 395 horsepower, bolted to 10-speed automatic transmission
Twin-turbocharged, 3.5-liter V-6 engines return, both with the 10-speed automatic
All engines are now equipped with automatic start/stop technology
Available technologies include Sync Connect with 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot, Harman B&O Play premium sound system, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection and automatic emergency braking
Lariat offered with leather bucket front seats and flow-through center console
King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited trim levels receive new leather interior colors: Kingsville, Dark Marsala, and Navy Pier, respectively
New paint colors: Stone Gray, Lead Foot Gray, Guard, Magma Red

2018 Ford F-Series Super Duty

Ford redesigned the Super Duty lineup for 2017 and has not yet announced changes for the 2018 model year

2018 Ford Flex

Ford makes no changes to the 2018 Flex aside from new Blue Metallic paint

2018 Ford Transit

Standard equipment for Cargo Van models includes locking glove box, rear cargo door-lock cylinder, rear cargo door exit handle and rear cargo LED light switch, exposed front lug nuts
Standard equipment for Passenger Van models includes locking glove box, rear cargo door-lock cylinder, exposed front lug nuts
Medium and High Roof versions get a standard reversing camera, D-pillar weld nuts
60/40 split side doors with optional glass include screen mesh
Sliding door option for Cargo Van includes high-strength laminated glass
Options include Audio package with Bluetooth, Leather Seat package, dual rear-wheel forged aluminum wheels, heavy-duty cargo flooring, short-arm power-folding heated side mirrors with turn signal indicators, scuff plates, D-pillar grab handles, extended-length running boards, and a push-down manual parking brake
New paint color: School Bus Yellow

2018 Ford Transit Connect

XL and XLT Cargo Vans with second-row fixed glass option now includes a steel mesh security guard
Automatic headlights optional for XLT Cargo Van; standard for XLT and Titanium Passenger Wagons
XLT Cargo Van and Passenger Wagon now offered with Sync 3 with a 6.5-in. display screen and reversing camera
New Premium package option and free wheel upgrade for XLT Passenger Wagon

Additional Research

2017 Ford Trucks, SUVs, and Vans Buyer's Guide