Yep, that there iron under the hood is the same ‘ol 300 horsepower, 365 lb.-ft. of torque beast that seems like it’s been motivating Expeditions forever. So it’s amazing what adding a couple of gears to the transmission can do for a vehicle’s performance. That’s what Ford did, going from a four-speed to a six-speed automatic and as a result enjoying smoother performance and slightly better fuel economy. Hammer it at a green light and the Expedition responds; hit the throttle in mid-stride and the SUV launches pretty nicely. As far as that mpg goes, our lead-footed crew reported a terrible 12.8; you’ll probably get 13 miles per gallon.