As we recently shared, Ford will show off over 50 customized vehicles at this year’s SEMA Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, which begins at the end of this month. In addition to the five modified Mustangs we showed you last week, the company will also have five custom sport utes on display in Sin City. Keep reading for a preview of these hotter haulers…
Blood Type Racing Edge ST
Ford Performance’s latest offering is the Edge ST. It is begging to be driven hard and modified. Blood Type Racing ramped up its performance with a host of upgrades, including a larger intercooler from Mishimoto and a dual exhaust from MRT.
Blood Type Racing Edge ST Features
2019 Edge ST
2.7-liter twin-turbo EcoBoost V6
Eight-speed SelectShift automatic transmission
Powertrain
BTR custom dual intake system
Mishimoto intercooler
MRT exhaust system
Chassis
Air Lift air suspension system
Wheels & Tires
AMP F020 wheels, 22×10.5 inches
Toyo Tires Proxes STIII tires, 265/35-22
Exterior
Ford Accessories rear bumper protector
Avery Dennison gloss light-blue wrap
Chicago Auto Pros graphic wrap
Aerotekk Design custom splitter lip kit
Rally Armor 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
The biggest SUV in Ford’s lineup is the Expedition, and Theresa Contreras modified it for more outdoor fun with a self-leveling suspension, a Borla exhaust, and more.
2018 LGE CTS Expedition Features
2018 Ford Expedition XLT 4×4
3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine
10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission
Powertrain
Borla cat-back exhaust system
Chassis
ReadyLIFT suspension leveling kit
Hellwig Products front and rear sway bars
Wheels & Tires
Wheel Vintiques steel wheels, 18×8 inches
BFGoodrich Mud-Terrain T/A KM2 tires, 285/70-18
Exterior
Ford Licensed Accessories custom-painted Yakima® Off-Grid large roof basket w/extension
Ford Licensed Accessories Napier tent
LGE Baja Forged front and rear bumpers
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 Industries Recovery Kit
2-inch x 22-foot blue recovery strap – rated to 14,400 pounds
¾-inch D-shackle – rated to 18,000 pounds
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
For its custom Expedition, Hulst Customs went the other way and set it up as a luxury street machine. Accented by a Borla exhaust and numerous appearance upgrades, this one looks ready to cruise in style.
Hulst Customs Expedition Features
2018 Ford Expedition Max 4×4 Limited
3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine
10-speed SelectShift automatic transmission
Powertrain
Borla cat-back exhaust system with custom-fabricated exhaust tips
Wheels & 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 snowboard bindings
Rigid Industries lighting
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
Longtime SEMA builders MAD Industries took this SUV upmarket as well. This new Explorer features two-tone paint, custom leather seating and a performance boost courtesy of JMS’ plug-in power upgrades.
MAD Industries Explorer Features
2018 Explorer Sport
3.5-liter Ti-VCT V6 engine
Six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission
Powertrain
JMS PedalMAX and BoostMAX plug and play performance solution
Borla S-Type cat-back exhaust with quad tips
Chassis
Eibach PRO-PLUS performance handling package
Power Stop Z36 SUV high performance cross drilled and slotted rotors
Power Stop Z36 Extreme brake pads
Wheels & 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 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 high-performance audio system
3M 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 Priority Quint laser defense and parking system
Not to be left out, Ford’s compact SUV, the EcoSport received a rugged makeover courtesy of Tucci Designs. With off-road upgrades, like a winch and bike rack, plus an improved exhaust for more power, this one looks ready to hit the trails.
Tucci Designs EcoSport Features
2018 Ford EcoSport SES 4WD
2.0L Ti-VCT GDI I-4 engine
Six-speed SelectShift automatic transmission
Powertrain
K&N air filter
Borla custom Ford Performance exhaust
Chassis
ISC Suspension N1 coilovers
Wheels & Tires
Fifteen52 Turbomac HD wheels, 16 x 8 inches
Maxxis 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 AXON 35-S Powersport winch
Yakima Highroad bike rack
Interior
Ford Accessories cargo liner
Ford Accessories all-weather floor mats