general 1999 info

[Guest]

Please help need info new purchase of a 1999 ford expedition with no manual , have one on order. Can the Battery be removed without any problems , I wwas informed that a power source is required to retain computer info and to avoid additional problems.

What fuel is recommended octane requirements and general info.

Proper procedure for engaging and disengaging 4 wheel drive.

 

[Guest]

I just bought a 99 expy and the manual recommends no less than 87 octane.

 

[Guest]

Thanls Jonny good luck with the new expy

 

[rwinch]

donc,

1) Yes, the computer stores information which "personalizes" items like transmission shift, etc. based on your driving habits. To retain this info, simply clip on a 9 Volt battery to the Exby's battery leads (you can actually buy a prepared setup at most auto parts stores or on the web). This will keep voltage to the computer, and retain the info. On the other hand, if you don't, the computer will "relearn" after a few miles of driving around.

2) Gas - just use 87 octane (unless you have added a performance chip). There is no gain to using anything more as far as I have found, unless you just like to spend money.

3) 4WD - No big issues. You can shift into A4WD at any speed, and I think you can shift into 4HI while you are going under 50mph.
The only issue is with 4LO. In this mode you have to stop and shift into Neutral, BEFORE you select 4LO, for the center diff to change to low gear.
Also, I have noticed that you should use the drive mode selector switch SLOWLY. What I mean is that you should wait to see the indicator lights change to the selection you made before continuing the move the selector knob. I also wait to hear the "clunk" of gears moving. I found out the hard way during a snow storm that I was not in 4HI - even though the indicator said I was - because I switched too rapidly.

Hope this helps!!!

 

[cnuttgirl]

donc-

DONT buy a manual!! they are not worth the money. you can print them off the internet for free from ford. i did. i got the manual and the maintenance schedule both.

I agree with rwinch about the gas. I tried different octanes just to see. 87 is my recommendation.

the battery can be removed without any problems. i bought my expy jan 20, 2001...jan 21 2001 the battery cracked and had to go buy a new one, just to get it home. replaced the old battery with ease, and not had any problems to date.

 

[Guest]

cnuttgirl-

What is the web site to print out the owners manual for a 99 Expy? Thanks.

 

[PaulC]

You have to go to www.fordvehicles.com and register for "My Ford". Once you login, you will be taken to a page that has a series of green link bars on the left. Click "resources and references" then click "owner's guide". Among the selections you will find an Adobe Reader .pdf file containing the manual.