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1998 Ford Expedition Review: Summary & Specs

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1998 Ford Expedition Review

Big, handsome and hard to get.

1998 Expedition Review Summary & Specifications

By any measure, the Expedition sets new standards for the large sport-utility market. Its blend of strength,

refinement, comfort, good road manners and exceptional finish quality is not matched by the Suburban, at least for

now. The shorter length of the Expedition is an admission ticket to a larger number of garages.

In our view, the lure of the biggest Ford is its versatility. The Expedition will haul almost anything one

might put in a pickup truck, assuming the owner is willing to soil the plush carpet. It will carry a large family

in limousine-like splendor, pull a trailer or explore places beyond pavement's end. For the price, you can't ask for more than that.

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1998 Ford Expedition Specs
Vehicle CategorySport Utility Vehicles
EditorRay Thursby
Model Lineup
Engines (standard)5.4-liter sohc V8
Engines (optional)215-hp 4.6-liter sohc V-8
Transmissions (standard)4-speed automatic
Transmissions (optional)
Safety Equipment (standard)Dual airbags
Safety Equipment (optional)
Basic Warranty3 years/36,000 miles
Assembled InWayne, MI
Manufacturer Phone1-800-392-3673
Manufacturer URLwww.ford.com
Base Price MSRP28625


1998 Ford Expedition Specs as Tested
Model Tested MSRPFord Expedition XLT 4x4
Standard Equipment(XLT) ABS, air conditioning, passive anti-theft system, power windows, mirrors and door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/cassette stereo, speed control, premium audio system with 6-disc CD changer, chrome mirror housings
Destination Charge
Options as Tested (MSRP)5.4-liter engine, all-terrain tires, limited-slip differential, skid plate package, trailer towing package, rear seat heating and air conditioning, 17-inch alloy wheels, load-leveling suspension, third row seat, California emissions
Gas Guzzler Tax
Price as Tested37170
Layout
Horse Power230 @ 4250
Torque325 @ 3000
Fuel Economy13/17
Wheelbase119.0
Length/Width/Height39.8/61.5/40.9
Track Front/Rear65.4/65.4
Turning Radius40.4
Seating Capacity5, 6, 9
Front Head/Hip/Leg room39.8/61.5/40.9
Middle Head/Hip/Leg room39.8/62.3/38.9
Rear Head/Hip/Leg room35.1/59.8/28.8
Trunk Volume118.3
Payload
Towing Capacity
Front SuspensionLive axle
Rear SuspensionLive axle (4x4)
Ground Clearance
Curb Weight4850
Stock TiresP225/70R-16
Brakes Front/Reardisc/disc
Fuel Capacity26.0
1998 Ford Expedition