Getaway Machines: Custom Ford Utilities Deliver Power, Performance and Personalization for Adventures Outdoors or On Track

11/01/2018

Ford

As Ford's newest utility vehicle introductions continue to help fuel the global utility vehicle craze, the company and its customization partners are unleashing even quicker, more adventurous and more stylish versions for the SEMA show.

With more than 50 vehicles on exhibit, Ford will feature the largest original equipment manufacturer display at SEMA. And only Ford can bring these fun machines to life at SEMA by offering rides at Ford Out Front.

Blood Type Racing's Edge ST amps-up Ford Performance's first SUV

Ford is entering new territory with the Edge ST - the first SUV from the Ford Performance team - and now teams with Chicago-based Blood Type Racing to push the dynamic new entry even further into the performance space. The team upgraded Edge ST's stealthy design and twin-turbo V6 EcoBoost(R) performance with a slammed suspension, its own performance induction, Mishimoto charged intercooler, and an MRT dual stainless performance exhaust to crank up the horses. Blood Type Racing finished it off with low-profile Toyo Tires(R) STIII Proxes tires on 22-inch wheels, custom aerodynamics and a gloss blue wrap. Interior features include a SoCal carbon fiber steering wheel, Kicker Bullfrog(R) portable audio, Ford Accessories all-weather floor mats and cargo area protector, tablet cradle and cooler bag.

Base vehicle

2019 Edge ST

2.7-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6

8-speed SelectShift(R) automatic transmission

Powertrain

BTR custom dual intake system

Mishimoto intercooler

MRT exhaust system

Chassis

Air Lift(R) air suspension system

Wheels and tires

AMF F020 wheels, 22 x 10.5 inches

Toyo Tires Proxes STIII tires, 265/35-22

Exterior

Ford Accessories rear bumper protector

Avery Dennison(R) gloss light-blue wrap

Chicago Auto Pros graphic wrap

Aerotekk Design custom splitter lip kit

Rally Armor(R) mud flaps

Interior

SoCal Garage Works custom carbon fiber steering wheel

Ford Accessories

All-weather floor mats

Cargo area protector

Cargo organizer

Cooler bag

Tablet cradle

Kicker Bullfrog portable audio

LGE*CTS Expedition Classic honors vintage off-roaders while offering modern technology

With vintage design cues, rich materials and high-tech rugged hardware, designer/builder Theresa Contreras created a modern classic for SEMA with her LGE*CTS Expedition Classic. From the purpose-driven matte paint and steel wheels, to the ReadyLIFT(R) leveling suspension and Borla(R) performance cat-back exhaust, the LGE*CTS Expedition Classic is built for adventure - and getting you there in ultimate style. Finishing touches include custom-painted Yakima OffGrid roof rack and coordinating Ford Accessories.

Base vehicle

2018 Ford Expedition XLT 4x4

3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine

10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission

Powertrain

Borla cat-back exhaust system with Borla custom exhaust tips

Chassis

ReadyLIFT suspension leveling kit

Hellwig Products front and rear sway bars

Wheels and tires

Wheel Vintiques(R) steel wheels, 18 x 8 inches

BFGoodrich(R) Mud-Terrain T/A(R)KM2 tires, 285/70-18

Exterior

Ford Licensed Accessories custom-painted Yakima(R) Off-Grid large roof basket w/extension

Ford Licensed Accessories Napier tent

LGE Baja Forged front bumper

Rigid Industries 20-inch Radiance light bar

Yakima Products

Spare tire carrier

Stretch nets (large and medium)

Security straps, 2

Top grips, 2

End caps, 2

Axel/shovel bracket

Interior

Ford Performance by WARN(R) Industries Recovery Kit

2-inch x 22-foot blue recovery strap - rated to 14,400-lbs.

¾-inch D-shackle - rated to 18,000-lbs

Instruction manual

Storage bag

Winching gloves

Ford Licensed Accessories

All-weather floor mats

DC Safety first aid and roadside assistance kit

Portable audio by Kicker

Vehicle safe by Console Vault

Yakama mugs, four

Rogelio's custom leather seats

Destination Expedition: Hulst Customs' ultimate family adventurer

This Hulst Customs 2018 Destination Expedition is the ultimate SUV - a custom luxe cruiser designed to get you to where you are going in comfort, class and style. A custom hood and grille, plus custom Borla cat-back exhaust with custom-fabricated tips give a nod to its performance DNA. Color-matched 26-inch Lexani wheels and tires fill out the fender wells, while stunning custom gray paint with lower graphics give this Destination Expedition a truly rich and distinctive appearance. A custom drop visor with LED running lights and Yakima snowboard rack put the finishing touches on this one-of-a-kind family hauler.

Base vehicle

2018 Ford Expedition Max 4x4 Limited

3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine

10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission

Powertrain

Borla cat-back exhaust system with custom-fabricated exhaust tips

Wheels and tires

Lexani LF-002 forged wheels, 26 x 10 inches

Lexani tires, 305/30-26 tires

Exterior

Ford Licensed Accessories roof rack crossbars

Custom grey paint provided by Industrial Finishes with lower graphics, black greenhouse, color-matched wheels and details

Hulst Customs grille insert with aluminum center

Hulst aluminum exhaust tips

Striker custom hood

Striker drop visor with LED running lights

Yakima FatCat snow board carriers

Outlier snowboard from Deviation Snowboard Works

Solomon(R) snowboard bindings

Interior

Ford Licensed Accessories

Full-floor center console vehicle safe by Console Vault

Bullfrog outdoor Bluetooth speaker by Kicker

All-weather floor mats

Cargo organizer

E3D patterned components

Ambient lighting

MAD Industries Explorer blends style and athleticism

California-based MAD Industries created a high-fashion design that blends style and performance with this custom Explorer. The two-tone Explorer's performance is upgraded with more aggressive handling tuning and more braking power. The interior features premium leather seats, custom MAD Industries steering wheel and unique touches including billet aluminum pedals, color-matched accents and LED lighting.

Base vehicle

2018 Explorer Sport

3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine

6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission

Powertrain

JMS(R) PedalMAX(R) and BoostMAX(R) plug and play performance solution

Borla S-Type cat-back exhaust with quad tips

Chassis

Eibach(R) PRO-PLUS performance handling package

Power Stop(R) Z36 SUV high performance cross drilled and slotted rotors

Power Stop Z36 Extreme brake pads

Wheels and Tires

Niche Road Wheels Alpine-style forged, custom finished in Candy Black with brushed face wheels, 24 x 10 inches

TOYO Tires Proxes ST tires, 285/35ZR-24

Exterior

BASF R-M(R) custom Ruby Red and Jet Black paint with two-tone graphic

Clear paint protection film

MAD Industries shaved roof rack

Interior

MAD Industries custom black premium leather seating with red accent stitching

Select color-matched interior parts in high-gloss black and Ruby Red

SRP anodized billet aluminum racing pedals

Rockford Fosgate(R) high-performance audio system

3M(TM) Crystalline window film

Accessories

Ford Licensed Accessories

Cargo liner

Cargo Soft organizer

DC Safety first-aid and roadside assistance kit

Vehicle safe with full-floor center console by Console Vault

AL(R) Priority Quint laser defense and parking system

Tucci Hot Rods gives EcoSport go-anywhere, do-anything treatment

This Tucci Hot Rods Big Adventures EcoSport gives an all-new meaning to the concept of compact sport utility vehicle. The team started with custom fender flares and beefy Maxxis Bravo AT tires, then followed with off-road accessories including an integrated winch, custom tubular bumpers, Rigid Industries lighting and Yakima bike rack. The result is a highly capable, efficient, fun package from an award-winning team that will turn heads and open the great outdoors to a new generation of compact SUV builders.

Base vehicle

2018 Ford EcoSport SES 4WD

2.0L Ti-VCT GDI I-4 engine

6-speed SelectShift automatic transmission

Powertrain

K&N air filter

Borla custom Ford Performance exhaust

Chassis

ISC Suspension N1 coilovers

Wheels and Tires

Fifteen52 Turbomac HD wheels, 16 x 8 inches

Maxxis(R) Bravo Series AT tires, 255/65-16

Exterior

Dom Tucci Design custom 3D-printed fender flares

Rigid Industries lighting

Radiance DXL

Amber fog lights

Chase brake light

Rock lights, cool white and amber

Tucci rear diffuser

Tucci front and rear tubular bumpers

WARN(R) AXON(TM) 35-S Powersport winch

Yakima Highroad bike rack

Interior

Ford Accessories cargo liner

Ford Accessories all-weather floor mats