I'm a car repair business owner and the first gen Expedition is the best SUV ever built by anyone including Ford. If you take car of them you could never live long enough or drive far enough to wear it out. My 1999 Eddie Bauer model 2WD 5.4 liter has 350,000 miles on the original engine, transmission, rear end, A/C compressor and fuel pump. The suspension has only ever needed front ball joints and 1 set of KYB shocks. In the last 100k miles all I have needed to do is change the oil and change out the tires. At 21 years old it is still beautiful in and out, even the headliner is still perfect with no sagging anywhere. On top of that it has never ever been on a tow truck and the check enigne light has never come on in 350,000 miles.....the original exhaust system and catalytic convertor are still in place.......no way I would ever sell this truck,

@berniceperry8898

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I read this I'm thinking of buying an 01 expedition...its coming from north Carolina to here in wv the guy says it has a slight miss so I'm hoping its just a bad coil or old plug..it has the 5.4 triton....do you know anything that i should pay close attention to when checking it out...ty in advance

@winstonmccollum8992

2 жыл бұрын

@@berniceperry8898 The first thing you should do is replace all the coils and spark plugs and torque the spark plugs to 25 foot lbs so they don't vibrate loose and blow out, destroying the threads in the head. On the motor oil, use only Mobil1 10W30 and change it every 5,000 miles. Make sure you keep the antifreeze full and clean.......you won't live long enough to ever wear the truck out. Also, check the upper and lower ball joints on the front end and make sure they are tight. the originals

@berniceperry8898

2 жыл бұрын

@@winstonmccollum8992 yeah ur rite for sure man....my vic has 280k in it i bought it when it had 237k miles on it...I put a qt of lucas with my oil changes and it runs great, ive replaced the intake and just about everyrhing you can see when u pop the hood up, done upper plus lower balljoints too....but it's a strong running car...i hope the expedition is in good shape the guy wants 2,500 for it....it has 200k also on it, if its dented and rattly I wont touch it...25 seems to be a little much anyways....thanks for the reply...

@slaverescuehound3440

2 жыл бұрын

I just bought an 02 with 246k Recently had a 99 Yukon denali the expedition drives better much better the Yukon blew a rod at 130 then tranny at 160.the expedition is a 5.4 just to note.No check engine light drive it home 2 hrs like a breeze👍

@slaverescuehound3440

2 жыл бұрын

*drove

I have a "99 Expedition and it is by far the best vehicle I have ever owned and I don't plan on ever getting rid of it.

@yahraelisrael5066

5 жыл бұрын

I do as well a 99 Eddie bauer champagne color I will never get rid of it ever

@ForcedfedFords

4 жыл бұрын

99 here also, will keep it forever

@MsConfident14

3 жыл бұрын

How much do you normally pay for gas?

@ForcedfedFords

3 жыл бұрын

@@MsConfident14 I don't keep track, I own 3 heavily modified 8-cylinder vehicles and have a lead foot. I always put premium 93 and romp on the gas pedal, maybe $60 a week. It's all smiles per gallon for me, life's too short to drive boring cars.

@MsConfident14

3 жыл бұрын

@@ForcedfedFords okay, thanks

Brings back good memories. I had a 1999 expedition xlt with 4.6 triton in black. Was in my family for 20 years. It hit 256,000 miles before we sold it. Wish we never got rid of her :(

My '02 Expedition is still my daily ride now. We got it with only 10,500 miles on it on 2007 and now, it only ran for a total of 100thou miles. Planning to use it for the next 20 years.

@S.T.R.Y.K.E.R.

3 жыл бұрын

Dude I have an 02 also. Yet I have 133k miles and it still runs perfectly.

@multicons

2 жыл бұрын

@@S.T.R.Y.K.E.R. These days, Ford built tough vehicles… But our Expeditions were the years that Ford built the toughest…😁

@jdenino6022

2 жыл бұрын

I have a 2000 Eddie Bauer Expedition in Black and Tan with tan leather interior . No computer screen. I love ❤️ it. Only 36,000 miles on it.

@Yeagabomb

2 жыл бұрын

@@S.T.R.Y.K.E.R. same dude!!

@Yeagabomb

2 жыл бұрын

@@multicons I agree dude Str8up!!

Ours is still going strong 💪 2000 exp xlt 5.4 rwd 350,000+

“99 for me too 228000 miles and still going strong 💪🏾

I'm about to buy a 97 with 165k miles. This makes me excited 😊

I have 98 Expendition... I love it...

I have a 97 thats been sitting for over a year and will still start up and runs amazing

@bobhamilton7506

Жыл бұрын

We fixed up our 2004 which probably hasn’t run for the better part of a decade. So happy to have her back I love the feeling like you’re in a truck I don’t know why they didn’t sell more on that alone

These young guys doing old car reviews kill me. It's not this, it's not that, it's not supposed to be. Vehicles from my childhood were about simplicity, and functionality. These old SUVs will forever be the kings of the SUV world

I have a 2002 Expedition XLT. 175000 miles. Had it almost twenty years. Love it. ❤️

221,000 miles on my 5.4L 2000 expedition XLT. Damn thing just won’t die! FINALLY having a small issue with a misfire under heavy loads like flooring it up hills that’s really pissing me off now but honestly I didnt plan on it living this long!😂

@SoCalRobots

2 жыл бұрын

Plug a meter and see what coil is failing - replace coil and spark plug - done. Cheap on ebay for a good quality OEM ones. Easy fix except for one spark plug way in the back of the 5.4 engine. Parts are so inexpensive for these cars

@berniceperry8898

2 жыл бұрын

Intake manifold leak will do that to the 4.6 every time....try brake clean around the intake while its idling.....if its leaking you'll know within seconds....

I always loved the first gen Expedition finally got a 01 4.6 in 2017 that was well taken care of inside out and I absolutely love it

By far the best ones ever made. The 5.4L 2Vs and 4.6L 2Vs were some of the best production engines ever made, aside from the spark plug issue back then that was cheap to fix. When they got rid of the 5.4L 2V for the 5.4L 3V, it was sad. The 3Vs were the worst V8 Ford made in the 21st century, that I can think of.

@IDIoilburner

2 жыл бұрын

Ford made plenty of worse v8's. The 3v's weren't even that bad. Mainly just the 2004 5.4

@IDIoilburner

Жыл бұрын

@patluxor2482 Have you even seen the recalls for the subaru turbo 2.5 and the catastrophic failure they had for nearly 13 years? There is many far worse engines than a 5.4 3 valve. Unless you have worked on all these engines you don't know what you are talking about. Article reading putz

These still tha best one's hands down

I remember back when I was a 9th grade student my special education teacher has a 2001 Ford expedition eddie bauer color Medium Wedgwood blue paint code LD with Tan factory fender flares as part of the eddie bauer models I'm wondering why it doesn't have many features available

I have a 97 expedition and it is so good and I plan on keeping it for how ever long I can I don’t think I would ever get rid of it

Well done! I have a 1999 Triton I like your review. On the money!

I have my 97 with 193k on the clock love it ! I don’t see myself ever getting rid of it. I have the 2 wheel drive 5.4 2 valve it’s a beast.

@HDB316

4 ай бұрын

That's what I call mine the beast!

One of my favorite items on the truck,, that door keypad 🔐

- just got my 2001 inspected 30min. 2001 Eddie Bauer. 171K. 2nd owner. Garage kept, seat covers and dash pad. Gibson exhaust kit with flowmaster 40 series. Great condition. always serviced. Never had 1 issues. AC is ice cold. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I have a black 2002 expedition and I love it. The first one with the more boxy body.

@Yeagabomb

2 жыл бұрын

🏆🦾

I owned my first ford expedition 97" since 6 months ago It seems reliable truck and torquey but not fast at all

@halflife103

4 жыл бұрын

hows that fuel economy lol

@ayorocka1950

4 жыл бұрын

I own one as well. The fuel economy is actually pretty good.

@Dranreb865

3 жыл бұрын

@@ayorocka1950 were u able to get 15 mpg on city?

@Yeagabomb

2 жыл бұрын

@@ayorocka1950 I agree

Those seats are from an F150 as the Eddie Bauer version has fixed head rests on the seats

@Mrjonesknows1218

4 жыл бұрын

Joseph Burgess actually that’s what the final Eddie Bauer edition Expeditions came with. I’m this color and black with body matched cladding instead of the typical “Mesa” trim and they came with head rest that were adjustable up front

Basic but nice i have a 02 xlt here in the Philippines love it

I have a 1998 Ford expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4 v 8 got air ride all around 2wd 4wd 4 high 4 low heated seats bucket chairs fantastic truck have had it 17 years nun crazy ever happened to it engine and transmission strong I love Hauling ass with my ford truck and me

@Slim_Slid

4 жыл бұрын

100 MPH? The Expedition and F-150 at the time was definitely not fast in many ways.The F-150 Lightning however could book it,espiecally with the Supercharged 5.4L.

I have a 1998 Ford Expedition super car especially in terms of safety

1997 Ford Expedition 4.6 liter v8 230k mi runs great

At 0:30, when he said it was based on the F150, I think that they used the same headlights as the F150 in that time.

how can I find those seats? i don't need the traditional seats.

Ford Expedition will last forever. My third gen has 210000 miles in the only thing I've done besides regular maintenance is change my alternator if you ask me that is regular maintenance after 200,000 miles. Would recommend all V8 Expeditions.

I have a '00 Expedition in Tokyo Japan

@DrivenCompanion

4 жыл бұрын

Wow, I bet thats rare for Japan!

the model that you're showing is an Eddie Bauer premiere or Eddie Bauer King ranch edition in front of looks of it looks like it's a premiere.

@Ray_Ray

2 жыл бұрын

You’re right it’s an Eddie Bauer Premier with the monochromatic color scheme

@Quarterrious1

2 жыл бұрын

It is the Premier Eddie Bauer. That's the only one that came with monochrome paint, in either Arizona Beige or Black(all black)

They don’t make them like these anymore

@mykejohnson582

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly that's why I want one even more I always loved them and the fact this one has that 5.4L V8 Triton I'm buying one from my uncle it's pearl white with tan leather interior and in great shape but it's been parked for almost 3 years, so I guess I got to get it crank and shake out the snakes ...lol, just kidding but hopefully there are none in it, he's selling to me for $600 I'm very excited I may go ahead and pick it up this weekend.

@RomeOpalec

3 жыл бұрын

@@mykejohnson582 That’s a steal. My brother has one and it has a 200k + miles in the engine and it runs like new. Its a quiet for a V8 but its a beast. They last for years as long as you maintain the oil service. Good luck, it’s worth more than $600 if you purchase it from someone else so don’t let it get away.

@mykejohnson582

3 жыл бұрын

@@RomeOpalec I won't and I'm going to wash it and have the oil change as soon as possible, then I'll have the spark plugs changed a little later on depending on how it runs and I have to get a new tire, my uncle had the air ride disconnected yo when I called him 2days ago and said I was ready to get it he was like how much did I say when I told him he was like waaaat, that's all I said, I said yeah unc. and bust out laughing, I will take care of it bro and post a video of it now then later as I have plans on sporting it out a lil bit more with some 22's, and I want to put a K&N cold air set up and muffler delete and it's ready.

How many miles per gallon???? Very good detailed video!

@bridgetmcgrath9916

Жыл бұрын

I bought my 97 eddies bauer expedition got the 5.4 4x4 drove it from California back to St. Louis and got around 16 on flat highways and 13 in the mountains around 10 the city

I have one it’s a 2000 though how reliable is the engine and transmission?

I like the old body expedition better than newer year

Why is the front wheel have very tall gap from the fender? Is that normal?

@mrb5367

3 жыл бұрын

Yes 4wd since 2 inches higher then the 2wd

Is this still For Sale? I never should have gotten rid of mine They are a beauty

@DrivenCompanion

4 жыл бұрын

This is no longer available but you can see current inventory at www.wholesaleautoconnection.com/inventory/

That tachometer was bouncing back and forth the needle Shake I'm willing to bet that the digital odometer display goes blank intermittently

@fatheadmeetoo2891

2 жыл бұрын

Mine dose lol! 😂

My 99 Exp. has 78K miles, we bought it in 2003 with 29K miles, one thing I do not like about it is the super easy turning steering wheel, it seems easy to go to far and roll it. Does this sound correct.

@MaestroJericho

Жыл бұрын

Yeah at first it through me off when I was restoring our 99 Eddie Bauer but people were saying it was normal even back then.

@Moondoggy1941

Жыл бұрын

@@MaestroJericho I cannot clear the codes so I can get my car smog, it has been 7 years now. I took it to 3 mechanics and the dealer, nope.

Im.thinking of getting a used 2001 model

I’m trying to look for cover seats for all the rows

@iiSup3rior

3 жыл бұрын

Theyre really expensive for cloth ones

2nd gen plz

Mine is fast as heck

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My 1999 Expedition has 142,000 on.

How is heavy work? I'm intetesting about Engine, gearbox and transmission problems.

@thetetons744

3 жыл бұрын

Not bad but be sure you get one with the 4r100 transmission and the 5.4 For propperly serious stuff go for an excursion or a 2500 suburban

@dontushi225

3 жыл бұрын

@@thetetons744 thanks. I had planned buy suburban2500 but its 5 times expensive than 4.6 expedition. I bought and I'm happy.

@thetetons744

3 жыл бұрын

@@dontushi225 glad to hear!

I have a 1997 one with the 5.4. It has more off-road capability than modern SUVs. Unlike a 1500 Tahoe or Suburban of the same vintage, it got the ford 8.8" IFS which can take a locker. It also has more utility than modern 'lifestyle' pickup trucks, because everything but the seats and the roof liner is indestructible plastic. And once you fold the 2nd row seats down and throw out the 3rd row, you get a cargo area of 82" in length, 55" in width and 39" in height, while the hatch opening is 35" tall. Also, despite it being all steel body and frame, has the same weight and carry capacity as the 'modern' aluminum pickup trucks,

does anyone know if the rear window even locks?

@georgewashington8652

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it does, turn the key one way it unlocks the window ,turn it the other way it unlocks the whole rear hatch.

@Nonamebabe95

4 жыл бұрын

Cb Bt it does in the 2000 there’s a button near it on the inside. It’s in the explorers as well.

@Adeline9418

3 жыл бұрын

It locks in my 05 Ford Escape. Why wouldn't it?????

are you able to remove the ugly side steps? thank you.

@0rnery

Жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing, but looks like they actually just need fresh paint.

This expedition what price did it have new?

@winstonmccollum8992

5 ай бұрын

My loaded 99 Eddie Bauer had a window sticker of 32,000 dollars MSRP

Is the expedition better than ford Escape first gen?

@DrivenCompanion

3 жыл бұрын

Two very different vehicles but I would say reliability wise the Expedition will far outlast the Escape.

Horse power????

Butt I have a lot of aftermarket stuff

@chadspence9444

5 жыл бұрын

Alan Phillips what do you have that aftermarket? I have a 99 5.4 expedition

@alanphillips4799

4 жыл бұрын

I have a 97 5.4 and I have a air rad cool air intake,throttle body spacer and that is air rad,flomaster 40 series,and hupertech power programmer.

@chadspence9444

4 жыл бұрын

I was told the throttle body spacer really doesn’t do anything to the truck but why put a bolt on part on I love working on my truck. My idler pulley broke which made my serpentine belt rip off an I was pretty stoked cause I got to work on my truck lol

@alanphillips4799

4 жыл бұрын

@@chadspence9444 I helpes regulate the airflow and it can help the engine

@alanphillips4799

4 жыл бұрын

Same I love working on mine I am currently changing the oil cooler gasket

He is very wrong in alot lot of ways I have a expedition and it has the same options just about and even some the suburban doesn't it have. It has a better ride than alot of modern vehicles and some options I haven't found in new vehicles and not to say the suburban is a bad vehicle they are very just what I have seen between the two the expedition is more reliable and has just as much or more to offer.

I only like the 1st gen ones

Not a lot of Features he aays....well it wasn't 100k either

A great well built vehicle but man is that steering wheel ugly. The worst looking one in my opinion. Ford should have put in a stronger motor back then. Even so both motors will last hundreds of thousands of tough miles. I have a 2011 and it has 250k original miles and runs and drives well. If you have a big family this vehicle or the extended version once offered is a must especially if you vacation with your vehicle. The Sequoia and Suburban are the only real competitors. The only downside is fuel mileage. A mini van like the Pacifica and Sienna are great alternatives and offers awd. Vehicles like this can be overkill if you don't tow anything. If space practicality and fuel mileage is a concern then I'd pick the aforementioned. If you tow then this vehicle with the others mentioned is a great choice.

Good details about this car! Enjoyed! This guy is good at explaining things! 🫑💵🫑💵🫑