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1997 Ford Expedition XLT 4x4

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This is our 1997 Expedition. We need something to start a business soon and we need to be able to tow a lot. This will do it! And it was cheaper than a pickup truck, plus more practical. Purchased at 108K miles. Some specs:

• 4.6L Triton V8 engine
• 215HP, 290 lb/ft torque
• 4 speed auto trans, 16" alloy rims and oversized RWL tires
• 2WD, AWD, 4WD hi, 4WD lo selectable on the fly
• Air conditioning, ABS, adjustable intermittent wipers, cruise, map lights, tilt wheel, tow package
• Power windows/locks, remote entry, power mirrors, etc.
• Dual airbags
• Full gauges
• AM/FM/cassette (quickly replaced)
• Bright blue paint, graphite/gray interior

Things we added:

• Pioneer CD/MP3 head unit
• Legacy 240W amp with Sony 12" sub
• JC Whitney fender flares

IT didn't take long to realize this is just another Ford with 100K on it needing a lot of work. Almost every 100K Expedition we looked at needed tires, rear springs, all shocks, a full tuneup, brakes, and brake lines (rusted out). Look for one that was well cared for. The engine and trans are die-hards, particularly the 4.6! Everything else can be problematic, particularly the EGR and emissions control systems and the front ends. Ours cost a LOT of money to get from 110K to 120K miles!