1998 Ford Expedition XLT specs & colors
Sport Utility
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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
$0
Starting MSRP
- base vehicle only
Specifications
Rear Door Type | Liftgate |
Spare Wheel Size | 16 x 7.0 in |
Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 7.0 in |
Front Wheel Size | 16 x 7.0 in |
Rear Wheel Material | Steel |
Front Wheel Material | Steel |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 650 |
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 130 |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 215 @ 4400 |
Displacement | 4.6L (281) |
Engine Oil Cooler | Not Available |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 290 @ 3250 |
Engine Type | Gas V8 |
Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
Cruising Range - Hwy | 494.00 mi |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 19 MPG |
Cruising Range - City | 364.00 mi |
Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 14 MPG |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.55 |
Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.33 |
Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
Trans Power Take Off | Not Available |
Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
Transfer Case Power Take Off | Not Available |
Transfer Case Model | Not Available |
Trans Type | 4 |
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High | Not Available |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | N/A |
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low | Not Available |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.70 |
Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.84 |
Suspension Type - Front | Coil Spring |
Axle Type - Front | Independent SLA |
Axle Type - Rear | Semi-Floating |
Suspension Type - Rear | Coil Spring |
Frame Type | Front-to-Rear Boxed |
Side Door Type | Not Available |
Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
Brake Type | Power |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.2 x -TBD- in |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.1 x -TBD- in |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
Brake ABS System (Second Line) | Not Available |
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 26 gal |
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | Not Available gal |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 42.2 ft |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 40.4 ft |
Steering Type | Speed-Sensitive Pwr Recirculating Ball |
Spare Tire Size | P255/70R16 |
Rear Tire Size | P255/70R16 |
Front Tire Size | P255/70R16 |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 4000 lbs |
Maximum Trailering Capacity | N/A lbs |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | 8000 lbs |
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 400 lbs |
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | 1200 lbs |
Base Curb Weight | N/A lbs |
Total Option Weight | 0.00 lbs |
Maximum Payload Capacity | 1942.00 lbs |
Gross Axle Weight Rating | 6600.00 lbs |
Curb Weight - Front | 2548 lbs |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | 6600.00 lbs |
Curb Weight - Rear | 2260 lbs |
As Spec'd Curb Weight | 4808.00 lbs |
Gross Combined Wt Rating | 11,000 lbs |
Option Weight - Front | 0.00 lbs |
Option Weight - Rear | 0.00 lbs |
Curb Weight | 4808.00 lbs |
As Spec'd Payload | 1792.00 lbs |
Front Hip Room | 61.5 in |
Cargo Volume to Seat 3 | 11.9 ft³ |
Cab to End of Frame | N/A in |
Front Shoulder Room | 63.9 in |
Front Leg Room | 40.9 in |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2 | 52.4 in |
Cargo Box Width @ Floor | N/A in |
Second Shoulder Room | 64.4 in |
Third Leg Room | Not Available in |
Step Up Height - Side | Not Available in |
Ground Clearance, Rear | 7.5 in |
Length, Overall | N/A in |
Overhang, Front | 38.6 in |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1 | 82.2 in |
Width, Max w/o mirrors | 78.6 in |
Second Hip Room | 62.3 in |
Height, Overall | 74.3 in |
Side Door Opening Width | Not Available in |
Third Head Room | Not Available in |
Ground to Top of Load Floor | 33.4 in |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3 | Not Available in |
Front Head Room | 39.8 in |
Third Shoulder Room | Not Available in |
Cargo Box (Area) Height | Not Available in |
Passenger Capacity | 6 |
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume | N/A ft³ |
Second Leg Room | 38.9 in |
Step Up Height - Front | 18.6 in |
Wheelbase | 119.1 in |
Tailgate Width | N/A in |
Length, Overall w/rear bumper | 204.6 in |
Cargo Volume to Seat 1 | 118.3 ft³ |
Side Door Opening Height | Not Available in |
Rear Door Opening Height | 36.0 in |
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Console | Not Available in |
Third Hip Room | Not Available in |
Ground Clearance, Front | 7.5 in |
Rear Door Opening Width | 57.0 in |
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper | N/A in |
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings | 48.5 in |
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear | N/A in |
Second Head Room | 39.8 in |
Cargo Volume | N/A ft³ |
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline | N/A in |
Cargo Volume to Seat 4 | Not Available ft³ |
Cargo Volume to Seat 2 | 62.5 ft³ |
4-bar link rear suspension w/track bar, coil springs | Standard |
Dual color-keyed cloth sunvisors w/aux visors | Standard |
Pwr door locks w/autolock feature | Standard |
Day/night rearview mirror | Standard |
Front/rear carpeted floor mats | Standard |
Front/rear outboard head restraints | Standard |
4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD | Standard |
Color-keyed 13.5 oz carpet | Standard |
3.31 axle ratio | Standard |
Pwr point on instrument panel | Standard |
Independent short & long arm front suspension | Standard |
Color-keyed vinyl door trim panels w/front/rear map pockets | Standard |
Ashtrays-inc: (1) mounted on instrument panel w/light, (2) rear door mounted | Standard |
One-piece liftgate w/gas-assist cylinders, rear flip-up window | Standard |
Cigarette lighter | Standard |
Front/rear outboard color-keyed lap/adjustable-height shoulder safety belts | Standard |
3600# capacity front axle/3900# capacity rear axle | Standard |
Premium electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette-inc: (4) speakers | Standard |
Cloth front 40/60 split bench seat-inc: manual driver lumbar | Standard |
Tilt steering column | Standard |
Rear window defroster | Standard |
Chrome rear step bumper w/4000# capacity for trailer towing | Standard |
Glove box | Standard |
4-wheel anti-lock braking system | Standard |
Front/rear outboard head restraints | Standard |
City 14/hwy 19 (4.6L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
Bright grille surround | Standard |
Driver & front passenger passive restraint air bags | Standard |
Fail-safe cooling system | Standard |
4-pin trailer tow wiring | Standard |
(5) P255/70R16 all-season SBR BSW tires | Standard |
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes | Standard |
Passive anti-theft | Standard |
Front/rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
Color-keyed polyurethane steering wheel | Standard |
Complete solar-tinted glass | Standard |
Side window demisters | Standard |
2-color taillamps | Standard |
4.6L (281) SEFI SOHC V8 "Triton" engine | Standard |
Speed-sensitive recirculating ball variable-assist pwr steering | Standard |
Luggage rack | Standard |
Side intrusion door beams | Standard |
Speed-sensitive intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
Child-proof rear door locks | Standard |
Rear flow-through air ventilation | Standard |
26.0 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
Plastic stone shields behind wheel openings | Standard |
Fixed rear quarter windows | Standard |
Cupholders-inc: (2) instrument panel, (2) second row floor console, (2) second row center armrest, (2) third row quarter trim panel | Standard |
Assist handles-inc: (1) front passenger, (2) second row | Standard |
Lights-inc: underhood, glove box, front door puddle, front dome/map, overhead rear cargo | Standard |
Pwr windows w/driver one-touch-down | Standard |
72 amp/hr (650-CCA) maintenance-free battery w/battery saver feature | Standard |
Color-keyed body-side moldings w/bright insert | Standard |
Cargo area tie-downs | Standard |
Rear window intermittent wiper w/washer | Standard |
4-wheel anti-lock braking system | Standard |
Color-keyed cloth headliner | Standard |
16" x 7.0" 5-hole styled steel wheels | Standard |
Chrome front bumper | Standard |
Cloth second row 60/40 split bench seat-inc: center armrest, recline & fold flat feature, carpeted seatbacks | Standard |
Aero headlamps | Standard |
130-amp alternator | Standard |
RH visor vanity mirror | Standard |
Coat hooks-inc: (2) second row, (2) cargo area | Standard |
3000# capacity front coil springs/3900# capacity rear coil springs | Standard |
Remote keyless entry w/(2) key fobs, illuminated entry | Standard |
Dual fold-away pwr mirrors | Standard |
City 13/hwy 18 (5.4L engine/4-speed auto trans) | Standard |
Warning lights-inc: door ajar, fasten seat belts, anti-lock brakes, air bag, fuel reset, engine check, high beams, parking brake, low fuel/oil pressure/ washer fluid, high temp, anti theft, turn signal | Standard |
Manual air conditioning | Standard |
Analog instrumentation-inc: voltmeter, oil pressure, water temp, speedometer, odometer, tachometer, fuel level | Standard |
Underbody-mounted full-size spare tire w/crank down feature | Standard |
Rear wheel drive | Standard |
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