My first Ford Expedition.

[Ramon Triton]

Found a good deal on a well preserved 1999 XLT with the 4.6L V8.

Had about 80,000 miles on it when it was delivered.

Everything, save for the tires, is factory stock and most of the doodads work. Found a few minor issues like electric side mirrors refusing to tilt down and right, sometimes the odometer blanks out, and the parking brake indicator sometimes doesn't light up.

Shifts smooth. Awd, 4H, and 4L works well. The cruise control works. Appears to be mechanically sound. Fuel consumption well within declared values.

Previous owner took good care of it and used only factory spec fluids and parts.

It's very comfortable and the heft gives a sense of safety and security.

Looking forward to learning as much as I can about it and keeping it in tip top shape.

 

[hammerg26]

Great find.
Enjoy the truck. They truly are great.


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[Trainmaster]

Welcome. I miss my 2000. Was the best truck I owned. You'll get many happy and safe miles from that.

 

[backnine29]

Congrats! You will enjoy. I have white 2000 EB 5.4L V8 with 133K on it with only minor body dings, one past electrical issue with a window motor and one current odometer display that randomly goes off and on, but not worrying about right now (probably a worn solder connection). Overall, VERY pleased with it over the last 20 years.

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[mnachreiner86]

Welcome. I miss my 2000. Was the best truck I owned. You'll get many happy and safe miles from that.

I love seeing this. It looks fantastic, congratulations! And I agree, I miss my 2000 as well. The 2008 is nicer in every way, but there’s just something about the first gens. I still believe it was a much better built truck.


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[mnachreiner86]

Welcome. I miss my 2000. Was the best truck I owned. You'll get many happy and safe miles from that.

I love seeing this. It looks fantastic, congratulations! And I agree, I miss my 2000 as well. The 2008 is nicer in every way, but there’s just something about the first gens. I still believe it was a much better built truck.


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[Machete]

Congratulations on that barn find. I love my 1st gen w 216k and counting. These trucks just keep running.

Drop all the fluids and replace w new.

 

[hammerg26]

Congratulations on that barn find. I love my 1st gen w 216k and counting. These trucks just keep running.

Drop all the fluids and replace w new.

I agree with Machete. Definitely want all new lube juice. [emoji56]


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[Ramon Triton]

taking note of the advise regarding fluids, on a quest to complete my motorcraft shopping list.

a pleasure meeting y'all.

 

[hammerg26]

taking note of the advise regarding fluids, on a quest to complete my motorcraft shopping list.

a pleasure meeting y'all.

Others can chime in on the tranny.
I would NOT flush it. Just drain and fill.

Just my $0.02


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[VoxVeritatis]

Most likely a simple fix on the mirrors. There is so little space inside the driver's door that the operation (motion) of the power driver's window tends to push the panel slightly back and forth over time as the window travels up and down. This will contribute to the loosening of the wiring harness to the side mirror control switch. Mine (173k) didn't need a new switch or motor replacements. I just removed the door panel and re-seated the harness. When mine stop working again - they will - I'm going to re-seat it and cable tie it tight.

 

[Craig Lasnier]

Good luck and enjoy, take care of it and it will take care of you. I love my 99, 5.4. Had it since new, it still turns heads.

 

[Bilsto]

I also have a 2000 and I enjoy it. Just turned over 248,000 miles yesterday. I had the same problem with the odometer. I took the gauge cluster apart and re-soldered the joints for the LED numeric display. Hasn't gone out since. My nagging problems have been the heater and the rear wiper. But I'm making progress on those.

 

[Machete]

Others can chime in on the tranny.
I would NOT flush it. Just drain and fill.

Just my $0.02


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I take mine to the Ford dealer every 50k mikes and they flush it. They say they get more of the old out and more new in.

 

[Machete]

I also have a 2000 and I enjoy it. Just turned over 248,000 miles yesterday. I had the same problem with the odometer. I took the gauge cluster apart and re-soldered the joints for the LED numeric display. Hasn't gone out since. My nagging problems have been the heater and the rear wiper. But I'm making progress on those.

My odometer does the same thing!!! I’m not handy though.

 

[backnine29]

As stated earlier, same odometer light problem. Found a YouTube video on how to repair it. Unfortunatrly, too much awkward work for my skills.


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[Machete]

As stated earlier, same odometer light problem. Found a YouTube video on how to repair it. Unfortunatrly, too much awkward work for my skills.


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Uhhhh not for me. I got angina just watching him pull apart the panels.

 

[Bilsto]

My odometer does the same thing!!! I’m not handy though.

I guess I'm lucky my dad taught me to solder when I was a kid...

 

[backnine29]

I guess I'm lucky my dad taught me to solder when I was a kid...

Soldering would not be the issue with me. It's taking the dash apart to get to the bad connection. Forget about it!

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[Bilsto]

Soldering would not be the issue with me. It's taking the dash apart to get to the bad connection. Forget about it!

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It's not as hard as you might think, but you're wise not to undertake something that you're not confident about.