1998 Ford Expedition XLT specs & colors
Sport Utility
MSRP
- 119" WB XLT
- $28,225
- 119" WB XLT 4WD
- $30,825
- 119" WB Eddie Bauer
- $32,055
- 119" WB Eddie Bauer 4WD
- $34,690
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Graphite
Oxford White / Lt Graphite
Saddle
Packages
$1,630
Starting MSRP
- captain's chairs w/floor console
- privacy glass
- dual illum visor vanity mirrors
See more detail $1,630
Starting MSRP
- captain's chairs w/floor console
- privacy glass
- dual illum visor vanity mirrors
- speed control
- cast aluminum wheels
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle only
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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14 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
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230 hp
215 hp Horsepower
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8
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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13.2 x -TBD- in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Power
Brake Type
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12.1 x -TBD- in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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130
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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650
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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215 @ 4400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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4.6L (281)
Displacement
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290 @ 3250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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A/T
4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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14 City / 19 Hwy
MPG
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13 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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Not Available in
Third Hip Room
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Not Available in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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74 in
Height, Overall
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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12 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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Not Available in
Third Leg Room
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49 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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Not Available in
Step Up Height - Side
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Length, Overall
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Not Available in
Side Door Opening Height
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39 in
Second Leg Room
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64 in
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Cargo Volume
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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Not Available in
Third Shoulder Room
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119 in
Wheelbase
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62 in
Second Hip Room
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33 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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40 in
Second Head Room
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8 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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6
Passenger Capacity
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Not Available in
Third Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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205 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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36 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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19 in
Step Up Height - Front
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118 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console
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82 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 4
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Not Available in
Side Door Opening Width
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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64 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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52 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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39 in
Overhang, Front
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62 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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63 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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Steering
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42 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Speed-Sensitive Pwr Recirculating Ball
Steering Type
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Suspension
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Semi-Floating
Axle Type - Rear
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Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Front
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Coil Spring
Suspension Type - Rear
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Independent SLA
Axle Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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16 x 7.0 in
Spare Wheel Size
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16 x 7.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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P255/70R16
Spare Tire Size
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P255/70R16
Front Tire Size
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16 x 7.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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P255/70R16
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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1,200 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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4,808 lbs
Curb Weight
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26 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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4,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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6,600 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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6,600 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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11,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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4,808 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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1,942 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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400 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,548 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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2,260 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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8,000 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,792 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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