The All New 2018 Ford Expedition Limited Max Is One Sweet Ride!

Ford sends me their cars to test drive for a few days and boy do I get excited when they send me their brand new cars! This time it was the All New 2018 Ford Expedition Limited Max!

I have to say – at first it felt like a BOAT! I got used to it after a few days but, I was nervous with how big it was. It is super spacious inside, no one was complaining about leg or arm room.

It has ALL the bells and whistles and I loved playing with every feature! Some of my favorites were – the heated and cooled seats, the automatic running boards – they were slick :), being able to change the position of the steering wheel to match the positioning of the seat, and the automatic parallel parking is pretty cool, too, let me tell you! Overall it was a joy to drive!

One other cool thing I liked besides the push button ignition (I know a lot of cars have those, but, I still think it’s cool 🙂 ), is this nifty little gear shifter dial!

2018 Ford Expedition Limited Max: An Overview

The 2018 Ford Expedition Limited Max is Ford’s all-new Expedition that has been redesigned in and out. Resigned with aluminum to save weight and make it easier to drive and has been loaded with the latest technology to make your life easier.

Finding a comfortable seating position when driving is easy with the Expedition Limited Max as it has 10-way power-adjustable front seats, power-adjustable pedals, and power-adjustable steering wheel. The seats are leather-trimmed and there are dual-zone automatic climate control and a seven-color ambient lighting system that offers plenty of comfort not only for the driver but also the passengers.

Easy To Drive

At first, I was so nervous to drive around this spacious SUV — but I was surprised that it is easier to maneuver even in small spaces than what I anticipated. The ride is super comfortable! The 10-speed automatic is smooth and shifts easily.

Check out how much room there is:

Key Features

The 2018 Ford Expedition Limited Max is packed with major features that you won’t find in other SUVs.

Keeps You Connected

Long drive? No problem! With an available SYNC® Connect, you can enjoy an in-vehicle Wi-FI hotspot. It has a 4G LTE Wi-FI hotspot that allows up to 10 devices to connect at once. Which comes in super handy with several passengers and video games, tablets, phones, and laptops!

Enjoyment on Board

The Limited Max also comes with Ford’s Sync 3 multimedia system that includes Apple CarPlay, Sirius XM Satellite Radio, and Android Auto and is displayed on an 8.0-inch touchscreen.

The Ford+Alexa brings Amazon Alexa services into your expedition. This allows you to control the voice-activated navigation system and a 3D map. There are also USB ports and power outlets although out the vehicle, including the third row!

Hands-Free Foot-Activated Liftgate

This is the feature I love the most since I am always carrying loads of groceries and goodies, especially when there are a lot of FREEbies and goodies available. The available foot-activated power lift gate makes it easier to load and unload cargo with a simple motion. If you are carrying large items with both hands, the hands-free foot-activated power lift gate will open and close by just waving your foot under the bumper.

You Are Safe

The Limited Max has the standard front and rear parking sensors and optional surround-view camera system that comes in handy when parking or in tight spaces. Even better, there is also a cross-traffic alert system that lets you know when anything is approaching your SUV when you are pulling out of parking spaces or congested areas.

This SUV also comes with an available Driver Assistance Package that consists of additional driver-assist technologies, including a lane keeping system, an adaptive cruise control system with a stop-and-go capability, a forward collision warning system, automatic high-beams, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, and rain-sensing windshield wipers. The Driver Alert system will buzz you if the system detects any irregular driving and the SOS post-crash alert will notify the authorities if the car is involved in any accident.

I absolutely enjoyed my week driving this spacious luxury feeling vehicle. For families looking a vehicle with a larger cargo option and packed with the state-of-the-art technology, the 2018 Ford Expedition Limited Max is one of the best choices available. Stop by your local For dealer to take a test drive!

2018 Ford F150 Lariat Diesel My Week Behind The Wheel!

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2018 Ford F150 Lariat Diesel My Week Behind The Wheel!

Have you checked out the 2018 Ford F150 Lariat Diesel? It’s the 2018 Motor Trend Truck Of The Year! But, that’s not the only accolade it received:

2018 Motor Trend Truck of the Year^®
2018 Kelley Blue Book KBB.com Best Buy Award Winner**
2018 Truck of Texas – Texas Auto Writers Association
2017 IIHS Top Safety Pick on Crew Cab/Extended Cab with optional front crash prevention
2018 MotorWeek Drivers’ Choice Award – Best Pickup Truck

I love checking out all the new vehicles Ford loans me! This week I had the opportunity to check out this pickup, and it was so sweet! With the extended cab it was able to easily accommodate my daughter and her children as we ran some errands.

I am not used to driving such a large vehicle and I was a bit nervous, at first, but, it was so easy to handle I didn’t have to be worried at all. It was super smooth, very comfortable, and now I would definitely consider a truck for our next vehicle.

My Take After Driving The Ford F150 Lariat Diesel

The Ford F150 Lariat Diesel is a beautiful truck! Featuring the newly developed RECARO® front seats that provide more aggressive styling and seat support. They also have heated and cooled seats. Let me tell you, I sincerely appreciated the cooled seats! In Texas climbing into a hot vehicle can be unbearable, but, with the cooled seats, it helped me “keep my cool” while the AC did it’s job to cool the interior.

I also was happy that the back seats could folded up to carry more inside.

The 2018 Ford F150 Lariat Diesel is powered with Ford’s new 3-liter Power Stroke V6 engine, with 440 pound-feet of torque and 250 horsepower. It also comes with an Environmental Protection Agency fuel economy rating: 30 mpg on the highway, 22 mpg in city driving, and 25 mpg overall.

I was super surprised at how well the fuel held up. I thought in such a large vehicle I would be at the gas station a few times. I drove it what seemed like almost non-stop for a week and never had to stop at a gas station, at all!

When you think about full-sized diesel pickups, you often think about powerful yet noisy engines. I was surprised after driving this F150 Diesel Lariat at how exceptionally quiet it is. In fact, everyone that found out it was a diesel was surprised, too. Plus, the engine is also powerful — even on low areas.

The All New Ford+Alexa

Plus, this all-diesel pick-up features the newest technology! It introduces the Ford+Alexa app that connects via SYNC® 3 AppLink®. You can use it for traffic information, real-time alerts, voice navigation, Waze, and even accessing the internet.

Ford has done an excellent job with the Ford F150 Lariat Diesel in terms of silent operation, fuel efficiency, and overall performance. If you are looking to save money when it comes to fuel, especially if you are a high-millage driver or you want to keep your car for several years, this addition to the Ford family is perfect.

Be sure to check it out at your local Ford dealer!

2018 Ford EcoSport: My Week Driving This Sweet Ride!

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2018 Ford EcoSport: My Week Driving This Sweet Ride!

I love it when Ford brings me a new car to test drive for a few days! This time it was the 2018 Ford EcoSport SES 4Wheel Drive Compact SUV!

When my kids were young we drove SUV’s and Vans because it was just the perfect size, of course we were also youth pastors and had a multitude of teens in any car we drove, at any given time! lol So, we actually took that into account when purchasing vehicles.

The Ford EcoSport is the newest member of the Ford Family. This five-passenger compact SUV offers two engines and an automatic transmission. The first one is a turbocharged three-cylinder EcoBoost engine mated to a six-speed automatic transmission which achieves 123 horsepower and 125 pound-feet of torque. Meanwhile, the second engine option is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder which includes an all-wheel drive as a standard feature for the optimal performance.

SUVs come in different sizes and shapes, but, if you’re looking for something that’s more compact, but doesn’t sacrifice comfort, check out the 2018 Ford EcoSport!

The Ford EcoSport is loaded with cool features:

Higher seating
Hill Launch Assist
Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system
Electric power-assisted steering
Height Adjustable Front Headrest
Folding Grab Handles With Coat Hooks
Electric Swing Gate Release With Chrome Lever

Smart Entry With Capacitive Sensor

Onboard Control On Steering Wheel
Safe Clutch Start Crash Unlocking System (Door Unlock with Light Flashing)
Leather-trimmed steering wheel with chrome inserts and remote audio controls
Leather-trimmed handbrake handle and gearshift knob
Electrically-operated front and rear windows

Ford MyKey technology
Ford SYNC 3 DAB radio with Touchscreen, Emergency Assistance, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, USB connectivity and speakers

The Ford EcoSport has a Hill Launch Assist that holds the brake for a few seconds after you take your foot off. It gives you time to smoothly accelerate without rolling or causing accidents. If others park too close to your car, no need to worry! The Hill Launch Assist is useful when you are stopping and starting on a slippery surface.

It also has an Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system that can determine how much grip, cornering balance or responsiveness is needed in dry, wet or icy condition. It has a torque on demand system that delivers exceptional handling and improved efficiency when driving.

The Ford EcoSport is the quietest SUV around. We all know that driving SUV’s can be noisy and annoying, but, not the EcoSport. It has the quietest interior in its class. No matter how noisy it is outside, you can still drive relaxed and comfortable.

It also features a power-assisted steering that responds to every situation. The EcoSport’s Electric Power-Assisted Steering automatically adjusts to your speed and condition. When driving at low speeds, the system makes the wheel feel lighter making it easier to maneuver. When driving at higher speeds, since you need greater control, it firms up the steering.

The 2018 Ford EcoSport has ultra contemporary design and styling, inside out. If you still have the need for an SUV, but, want to downsize a bit, this may be the car for you!

For me, personally, I love the design and interior. The interior is sporty but, looks great. I love that I can choose the color of the ambient lighting, too, I chose purple 🙂 There are several colors to choose from to fit your style!

I love all of the features, really… I guess the push button start was a favorite, as well as the moon roof and the safety features. It helps with lane changes by telling you if there’s something in your blindspot and, of course, the back up camera is the best! I LOVE that they have raised the touchscreen. Normally most cars I have seen have the touchscreen with the backup camera and the navigation embedded in the dash which makes them lay down a bit and sometimes it’s not as clear depending on your lighting and the time of day.

The fact that this one sits upright and is raised more out of the dash instead of embedded into the dash makes it much easier to see at any time of day and in any lighting. It is very vivid, I can’t say enough about it.

I also LOVE the electric swing gate in the back. I cannot tell you how many times I have hit my head on an overhead door. Also, I was impressed with the fact that the Cargo Management System with adjustable cargo shelf.

I love that when you have the “shelf” in place and someone looks in your car to see what’s in the back – they can’t see anything, at all, it’s pitch black making you think it’s empty. to me, that has to be a theft deterrent, since they think you don’t have anything in the car because you can’t see it, it looks like a black floor board.

All in all I was very pleased with everything about it. The gas mileage was great, the features I loved, the size and space were great. I can’t think of anything I didn’t like about it, if anything I would say the leg room is less than a normal, larger SUV, but, surely if you buy a compact SUV you know that already.

You can read more about the 2018 Ford EcoSport on Ford’s website or you can also check your local dealership or visit their Facebook Page.

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The All New 2018 Ford Expedition Limited Max Is One Sweet Ride!