1998 FORD EXPEDITION engine

any bugs and tar before waxing
vehicle. Use cleaning fluid or
alcohol with a clean cloth to
remove. Use tar remover to
remove any tar spots.
Repairing paint chips
Minor scratches or paint damage
from road debris may be repaired
with touch-up, paint repair foil or
aerosol paint spray from the Ford
accessory line. Observe the
application instructions on the
products.
Remove particles such as bird
droppings, tree sap, insect
remains, tar spots, road salt and
industrial fallout immediately.
Cleaning the wheels
Wash with the same detergent as
the body of your vehicle. Do not
use acid-based wheel cleaners,
steel wool, fuel or strong
detergents. Never use abrasives
that will damage the finish of
special wheel surfaces. Use a tar
remover to remove grease and tar.
Cleaning the engine
Engines are more efficient when
they are clean because grease and
dirt buildup keep the engine
warmer than normal. When
washing:
²Take care when using a power
washer to clean the engine. The
high pressure fluid could
penetrate the sealed parts and
cause damage.
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²Do not spray with cold water to
avoid cracking the engine block
or other engine components.
²Cover the highlighted areas to
prevent water damage when
cleaning the engine.
²Never wash or rinse the engine
while it is running; water in the
running engine may cause
internal damage.
Cleaning plastic exterior parts
Use vinyl cleaner for routine
cleaning. Clean with a tar remover
if necessary. Do not clean plastic
parts with thinners, solvents or
petroleum-based cleaners.
Cleaning the exterior lamps
Wash with the same detergent as
the exterior of your vehicle. Use
glass cleaner or tar remover if
necessary.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L engine 5.4L engine
Air filter FA-1632 FA-1632
Fuel filter FG-872 FG-872
Battery (standard) BXT-59 BXT-59
Battery (optional) BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750
Oil filter FL-820-S FL-820-S
PCV Valve EV-98 EV-233
Spark plugs*-platinum AWSF-32PP AWSF-22E
* Replacement double platinum spark plug ªEEº will replace ªEº and
ªEGº and ªPº will replace ªPº and ªPGº suffixed spark plugs.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication
Capacity
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft 5W30
Super Premium
Motor OilAll
5.7L
(6.0 quarts)
Brake fluid Ford High
Performance
DOT 3 Brake
FluidAll
Fill to line in
reservoir
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FAll Fill to line in
reservoir
Transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F4R70W
13.1L
(13.9 quarts)
Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FE4OD (4 x 2)15.0L
(15.9 quarts)
E4OD (4 x 4) 15.5L
(16.4 quarts)
Transfer case
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT F4 x 4 vehicles 1.9L
(2.0 quarts)
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication
Capacity
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
ConcentrateAll
4.1L
(4.5 quarts)
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Cooling System
Fluid4.6L engine with
2 row radiator17.9 L
(19.9 quarts)
4.6L engine with
1 row radiator17.0L
(18.0 quarts)
5.4L engine 19.7L
(20.8 quarts)
Front axle fluid Motorcraft SAE
75W90 Axle
Lubricant4 x 4 vehicles
1.8-2.0L
(3.5-3.7 pints)
Rear axle fluid
1Motorcraft SAE
75W140
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantAll
2.9-3.1L
(5.5-5.8 pints)
1Your vehicle's rear axle is
equipped with synthetic rear axle
lubricant. Rear axles containing
synthetic lubricant are lubricated
for life. These lubricants are not to
be checked or changed unless a
leak is suspected, service required
or the axle has been submerged in
water. The axle lubricant should be
changed any time the axle has
been submerged in water. Add 118
ml (4 oz.) of additive friction
modifier C8AZ-19B546±A, Ford
specification EST-M2C118±A
whenever the fluid is changed.
Service refill capacities are
determined by filling the rear axle
6 mm to 14 mm (1/4 inch to 9/16
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inch) below the bottom of the filler
hole.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Windshield
washer fluid
reservoirUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-AC
OR -BCESR-M17P5
Body hinges,
latches, door
striker plates
and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler
door hinge and
spring, hood
latch, auxiliary
latchMulti-Purpose
GreaseD7AZ-19584-AA
OR
DOAZ-19584-AAESR-M1C159-A
OR
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders,
swing-away
spare tire carrier
padlockPenetrating
LubricantE8AZ-19A501-B NONE
Brake master
cylinderHigh
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
AND DOT 3
Driveshaft, slip
spline, double
Cardan joint
center ballPremium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C or
XG-1-KESA-M1C75-B
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Cooling System
FluidE2FZ-195490-AA ESE-M97B44-A
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ItemFord part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Engine oil Motorcraft 5W30
Super Premium
Motor OilXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-G
with API
Certification
Mark
4x4 front wheel
bearings, 4x4
spindle needle
bearings, spindle
thrust bearings
& front drive
axle u-joint/slip
splineHigh
Temperature
4x4 Front Axle
& Wheel Bearing
GreaseE8TZ-19590-A ESA-M1C198-A
Automatic
transmission
(E4OD)Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(4R70W)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM
WSS-M2C202-B
Power steering
reservoirPremium Power
Steering FluidE6AZ-19582-AA ESW-M2C33-F
Rear axle
1Motorcraft SAE
75W140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubeF1TZ-19580-B WSL-M2C192-A
Front axle 75W90 Gear
LubeF1TZ-19C547-MA WSL-M2C192-A
Transfer case -
Four wheel
driveMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
1Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of
EST-M2C118±A (friction modifier
Part No. C8AZ-19B546±A) for
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complete refill of Ford
Traction-Lok rear axles.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.6L engine 5.4L engine
Cubic inches 281 330
Horsepower 215 @ 4400 rpm 230 @ 4250 rpm
Torque 290 lb. ft. @ 3250 rpm 325 lb. ft. @ 3000 rpm
Required fuel grade 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-.056 inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-.056 inch)
Ignition system EDIS Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions mm (in.)
(1) Overall length 5 196 (204.6)
(2) Overall width 2 027 (79.8)
(3) Maximum height 4x2/4x4 1 969.8 (77.6)/2 043 (80.4)
(4) Wheelbase 3 023 (119.0)
(5) Front track 1 661 (65.4)
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety compliance label
The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration Regulations
require that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the front door latch
pillar on the driver's side.
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number
is attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight
numbers of the vehicle
identification number) is stamped
on the engine block, transmission,
frame and transfer case (if so
equipped).
MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.
EXT PNT: XXXXXX XXXXXX RC: XX DSO: XXXX F0000
BAR INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR T0000
X XX XXX X XX X XXXX
UTC
ÑFOHT-15294A10-GA
MAXIMUM LOAD=OCCUPANTS + LUGGAGE=XXXKG/XXXXLB
OCCUPANTS: X TOTAL X FR X 2ND X RR OCCUPANTS LUGGAGE
XX XXXKG/XXXXLB
TIRE: XXXX/XXXXX XXX X XXXKG/XXXXLB
PRESSURE (FR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD
PRESSURE (RR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD
TRAILER TOWING - SEE OWNER GUIDE
DATE: XXXXX GVWR:XXXXX LB/ XXXXX KG
VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX TYPE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX FGAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX RGAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE
DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
AIR BAG
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