New 98 EXPEDITION OWNER

[Froggy Ford]

Hi gang new member here as well as new ford owner. Picked up a 98 ex eddie bauer 4x4 with 107k original miles 5.4 from original owner. Few thing since i dont wanna keep beating a dead horse, but since i have always owned 4 runners, land cruisers and cars what should i have checked out or repaired right off the bat. Now the 4x4 doesnt engage nor the dash light comes on but iv done enough research to fix the prob and the orig owner stated that it had been about 10 years since he switched it to 4x4, a little rust from up north but spent major part of life here in florida and the rear air bag system still works but i notice when i shut off the truck after a few min the rear end starts to slowly drop...is that commen? And any input or advice im all ears. Thanks

 

[Froggy Ford]

Anyone? At least a little help on the air bag suspension question?

 

[toms89]

Fuse, gem, shift motor, switch, center axle disconnect are all components that effect the 4wd. I would have to say shift motor comes up the most often with 4wd issues on this forum. Been lucky myself never had any issues with the 4wd.

Have no idea about the air suspension. Give it some time sure a member with air suspension will see and respond.

 

[Froggy Ford]

Thanks toms89! Guess i'll start with fuse work my way down the list, what its doing is when i turn the dash switch the 4awd light comes on but when i go to 4hi 4low the light on dash dont come up it stays readind 4awd....the seller said he replaced rear airbags few years back and that i should get some more years outta them..guess will see..just wanna know how long should they stay inflated after i shut the truck off.

 

[GAINMOB]

welcome to the site...the rear air may be starting to go out...do an air-to-coil conversion unless your stuck on keeping the air suspension...where in florida? i frequent st augustine, orlando, daytona

 

[Froggy Ford]

Thanks for the heads up freeway, yeah i'll prob swith to that once it completly falls on its face lol...btw im in Pompano Beach..thanks for replying

 

[GAINMOB]

the air normally last 7-8 yrs or so...i just replaced mine 3 months ago so it lasted 9 yrs...

 

[00EddieExpy]

Hi and welcome, I just bought my 2000 Eddie Bauer AWD with 5.4 about 2 mos and 2100 miles ago from local Ford dealer and I see that in prep for the sale they had replaced the 4wd motor on the transfer case, apparently a fairly common problem, also had new front shocks and stabilizer links replaced. Mine has 127,000 on it now and runs and drives like it's new, hope you enjoy yours, ask for gas cards for birthdays, xmas, etc!! I am on the other coast of FL by the way.

 

[Froggy Ford]

Lol gas cards are on the list brother! And good to hear your on the west coast of fl.. i make it over there every so often but the diving seems better over here lol..thanks for chiming in!