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Used 1998 Ford Expedition XLT 4dr SUV 4WD Consumer Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

Still Going Strong!

Mary, 08/08/2009
Ford Expedition XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Our Ford Expedition 1998 is still going strong with over 191,000 miles. We have taken it on many family road trip and in over ten years we have had few problems with it. We do regular oil changes and check ups but not through the dealer. We used a service station with a guy we trusted to do all repairs. Our interior is really starting to show its age but the exterior looks great with little rust. I would recommend anyone buying this truck especially one that doesn't have lots of miles on it. The only problem I had was a transmission station missing a crack in the drive shaft transmission collar due to the 1998 Expedition has the two piece not integral piece in the newer models. Mary

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4.88 out of 5 stars

ford expedition off road

jorge9473, 04/25/2010
Ford Expedition XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
3 of 4 people found this review helpful

i have 7 years with my suv and im happy because is so powerfull and never stock in the mud,dunes and rocks. last 2 months i already install FOX RACING SHOX 3.0,BF GOODRICH MUD TERRAIN KM2 285/70/17 and EAGLE ALLOYS RIMS series 058 size 17.my truck is color gray,5.4,4x4,300hp,original paint,its like new i only espend 45dlls at week,have only 170000miles. i love ford

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best SUV on the market

Exped.Dave, 01/15/2003
Ford Expedition XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

I have had several SUV's, and they always lacked in either power, performance, looks, or reliability. The Ford Expedition has not failed me in any of these areas. Great handling SUV with a lot of power and comfort.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

I'll Never Buy a Ford Again!

Never by a Ford, 11/15/2005
Ford Expedition XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Pretty good vehicle until you get to about 75,000 miles, then it falls apart. Transmission, oil cooler hoses, axle seals, driver lock switch, rear driver's side door window assembly (fell apart inside door), windshield washer switch (sometimes it works, sometimes is doesn't), alternator.... (I wonder each day what will fail next). Gas mileage is terrible. I own a Suburban which is more powerful, refined, comfortable, and out tows the Ford hands down. Take my advice: If you want a domestic truck, buy a Chevy. If you want a reliable car, buy a Honda or Toyota. By the way, my Expedition is in the shop as I write this review!

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Great car but don't buy!

sla, 09/04/2005
Ford Expedition XLT 4dr SUV 4WD
2 of 3 people found this review helpful

Loved this vehicle until electrical problems started that dealership had trouble fixing. Then we found out the hard way that Ford Expedition and trucks in '98 and '99 have major engine defects involving the cylinder heads. Now needs new engine. Ford won't acknowledge but it is common knowledge.

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