1998 FORD EXPEDITION length

HAZARD FLASHER
For information on the hazard
flasher control, refer toHazard
lights controlin theRoadside
emergencieschapter.
WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
CONTROLS
Rotate the windshield wiper
control to the desired interval, low
or high speed position.
The bars of varying length are for
intermittent wipers. When in this
position rotate the control upward
for fast intervals and downward for
slow intervals.
Push the control on the end of the
stalk to activate washer. Push and
hold for a longer wash cycle.
Rear window wiper/washer
controls
Rotate (and hold as desired) the
rear wiper/washer control to either
position.
From either position, the control
will automatically return to the
INT2 or OFF position.
For rear wiper operation, rotate
the rear window wiper and washer
control to the desired position.
Select:
INT 2 Ð One second interval rear
wiper.
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2. To unfasten, push the red
release button and remove the
tongue from the buckle.
The front and rear outboard safety
restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder
belts. The front and rear seat
passenger outboard safety belts
have two types of locking modes
described below:
Vehicle sensitive mode
The vehicle sensitive mode is the
normal retractor mode, allowing
free shoulder belt length
adjustment to your movements and
locking in response to vehicle
movement. For example, if the
driver brakes suddenly or turns a
corner sharply, or the vehicle
receives an impact of 8 km/h
(5 mph) or more, the combination
safety belts will lock to help
reduce forward movement of the
driver and passengers.
Automatic locking mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt is
automatically pre-locked. The belt
will still retract to remove any
slack in the shoulder belt.
The automatic locking mode is not
available on the driver safety belt.
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clicking sound. This indicates
the safety belt is now in the
automatic locking mode.
How to disengage the automatic
locking mode
Disconnect the combination
lap/shoulder belt and allow it to
retract completely to disengage the
automatic locking mode and
activate the vehicle sensitive
(emergency) locking mode.
Lap belts
Adjusting the lap belt
The lap belt does not adjust
automatically. Adjust to fit snugly
and as low as possible around your
hips. Do not wear the lap belt
around your waist.
Insert the tongue into the correct
buckle. To lengthen the belt, turn
the tongue at a right angle to the
belt and pull across your lap until
it reaches the buckle. To tighten
the belt, pull the loose end of the
belt through the tongue until it fits
snugly across the hips.
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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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