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AEV Announces FXL Ford Super Duty

January 13, 2026

American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) has announced the FXL program for Ford Super Duty. Building on the success of AEV’s Prospector Ram conversions and GM HD Bison/AEV Edition programs, the FXL brings proven system-level engineering, advanced manufacturing, and validation to the Ford F-250 and F-350 Super Duty platforms.

Developed from the ground up as a fully integrated vehicle system, the FXL program offers two complementary paths: turn-key AEV Super Duty trucks, fully built and sold through authorized AEV dealerships, and AEV-engineered components for customers who prefer to build their truck over time.

The FXL will make its public debut at the 2026 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

The FXL Conversion

A Turn-Key AEV Super Duty—Engineered and Built as a Complete Vehicle

The FXL Conversion is designed for customers who want a Super Duty engineered, assembled, and validated as a complete AEV vehicle. Each truck is professionally built at AEV’s 200,000 square foot production facility in Wixom, Michigan using OE-style processes and delivered through authorized AEV Dealerships with full warranty coverage.

The FXL name traces its roots to AEV’s original Prospector XL, where “XL” represents 40 in Roman numerals—a direct reference to the engineering goal that defined the program: fitting 40-inch tires with the least amount of lift possible. That same objective drives the FXL for Super Duty, prioritizing increased flotation and off-road capability while maintaining ride quality, stability, and confident on-road behavior.

FXL trucks roll on 40” BFGoodrich® HD-Terrain tires, a new tire developed specifically for heavy-duty applications. Designed to handle the weight, torque, and sustained loads of HD trucks, the BFGoodrich® HD-Terrain delivers durability and traction without compromising road manners or long-distance performance.

Key features of the FXL conversion include:

  • Turn-Key Convenience – A complete AEV-built Super Duty delivered through authorized AEV Dealerships. No multi-vendor coordination or installation guesswork.
  • Professionally Assembled at AEV – Installed and validated by AEV technicians using OEM-level quality and manufacturing processes.
  • 3-Year / 36,000-Mile Warranty – Comprehensive AEV warranty coverage backing the entire conversion.
  • 40-Inch Tire Capability with Minimal Lift – Increased flotation and off-road capability while preserving a low center of gravity and stability for handling and towing.
  • Wide Stance, Purpose-Built Presence – HighMark Fender Flares paired with AEV wheels give the FXL a planted, functional stance that is unmistakably AEV.
  • Full ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) Compatibility – Radar components are integrated directly into the AEV front bumper, ensuring all electronic safety and driver-assistance features remain fully functional.
  • Daily Drivable Refinement – Tuned for extended expedition travel while remaining comfortable, predictable, and composed for everyday use.

The FXL Family of Parts

The Same Engineering, Available Component by Component

At the foundation of every FXL conversion is a complete line of AEV-engineered components for Ford Super Duty, available individually through AEV’s global dealer network. These are the exact same parts used on the turn-key FXL conversions and are designed together, validated together, and proven as a cohesive system.

 

AEV components are developed with system-level thinking, accounting for suspension geometry, load capacity, ride quality, tire fitment, electronics integration, and long-term serviceability.

FXL component offerings include:

  • AEV 4” DualSport Suspension – A premium, dual-purpose suspension system developed from decades of AEV’s OEM-level suspension engineering, featuring AEV-tuned Bilstein® shocks, custom-rate coil springs, and optimized geometry. The suspension system strikes the perfect balance of capability, ride quality, and handling while preserving OEM payload and towing capacity.
  • AEV Stamped Steel Front Bumper – 3/16” and 1/4” stamped steel construction enables complex form with OEM-level fit and finish, featuring a standard winch mount that accommodates up to a 20k winch, integrated ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) radar placement, and chassis mounted recovery points rated to meet or exceed OE standards. The front bumper is also compatible with Ford F-450 and F-550 models. The modular design allows for the addition of a heavy-duty brush guard available Q3 2026.
  • AEV High Clearance Rear Bumper – High clearance design with integrated corner protection and chassis mounted recovery points for real world recovery and towing scenarios.
  • AEV HighMark Fender Flares – These massive AEV fender flares allow for a 40-inch tire fitment with less lift, while maintaining a lower center of gravity and overall vehicle balance. Made from cross-linked polyethylene, these flares are virtually indestructible.
  • 18” AEV Katmai DualSport Wheels – Part of AEV’s DualSport wheel family, Katmai wheels are beadlock-capable for severe-duty use, with the flexibility to run the beadlock ring or operate as a conventional wheel depending on the application. Designed for heavy loads and real-world abuse, they are tested to exceed load ratings required for HD trucks while maintaining OE-style fitment and serviceability.

*Additional AEV components for 10-lug Ford F-450 and F-550 platforms will be released throughout 2026, beginning in Q3.

The AEV FXL Program will make its public debut at the 2026 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, marking the next evolution of AEV’s system-engineered approach to heavy duty trucks and expanding AEV’s presence in the Ford Super Duty market.

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