---
title: "Ford Refreshes 2018 F-150 and Expedition Special Service Vehicles"
description: "Both trucks will use an aluminum-alloy body, a 10-speed automatic transmission, and a 3.5-liter Ecoboost V6."
date: "2017-04-07"
modified: "2017-05-24"
authors:
  - name: "Max Goldberg"
    job_title: "Associate Editor"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/max-goldberg"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/article/9070/ford-refreshes-2018-f-150-and-expedition-special-service-vehicles"
categories:
  - "Ford News"
  - "News"
  - "News by Brand"
tags:
  - "emergency services"
  - "expedition"
  - "F-150"
  - "first responders"
  - "Ford"
  - "pickup"
  - "police"
  - "police cars"
---

# Ford Refreshes 2018 F-150 and Expedition Special Service Vehicles

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[Ford ](<https://www.ford.com/>)and other manufacturers work hard to specialize their cars for the grueling duties of an emergency service vehicle. Rather than having to retrofit a civilian model for police work, departments can buy a vehicle truly tailored to the harsh conditions law enforcement and other members of the emergency services put their vehicles through every day.

The [2018 Ford F-150 SSV and Expedition SSV](<https://media.ford.com/content/fordmedia/fna/us/en/news/2017/04/06/2018-ford-f-150-expedition-special-service-vehicles-help-go-further.html>) are perfect examples of two heavy-duty vehicles waiting to live a life on the beat. With a refresh from Ford, both vehicles are now made with “high strength aluminum-alloy bodies,” for improved fuel economy and longevity. Both vehicles will also utilize an impressive 10-speed automatic transmission for improved acceleration under stress. The standard engine for both the F-150 and Expedition will be the powerful 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 making 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. This is plenty of power to catch a fleeing vehicle or get to that high-priority call in a timely manner. Still, if departments want to opt for the 5.0-liter V8, they can do so with the F-150.

In order to keep up with the demands of additional power draws like lights, sirens, K-9 fans, flood lights, and winches, Ford has installed a high output 240-amp alternator. In attempts to keep modification costs down, Ford offers pre-wiring for emergency lights and other necessary electronics for a life in the emergency services.

Rather than equipping each vehicle with hand stitched leather and other luxuries you may find in the [Platinum edition](<https://www.ford.com/suvs/expedition/2017/models/expedition-platinum/>) of each vehicle, Ford will 40/blank/40 front seating, vinyl rear bench seats and vinyl flooring to ensure easy cleanup and plenty of room for storage.

## Author
Before working at *The Drive*, Max Goldberg raced the streets of Westchester in an ambulance as a licensed Emergency Medical Technician. He has boundless enthusiasm.

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