1998 Expedition

[tmpenner]

Has anyone owned or driven an expedition or f150 like this? Likes, dislikes. I'm looking at one this weekend for a family hauler, the pickup does the pulling! Details: XLT, cloth, rear air/heat, 5. 4 engine 4wd. I know they uped the HP in 1999, stiffened the steering up and added a few comfort features but wondered how the older ones compaired in drivability and such. This one only has 42000 miles and is in very good condition, plus it fits me nicely. At 6'6" and 250lbs, a full size is a must. What is your opinion on it and price range estimate(private party auction). Thanks

 

[Hale on wheels]

My folks have one, a 98 or 99. I like the truck except for what feels to me like severe body roll in turns. The 4wd models may have stronger springs/shocks on it though.

 

[MCummings]

My Parents have had a '98 Navigator, and a '01 Navigator. The '01 Navigator is leaps and bounds better than the '98... Almost like comparing a '94 Cummins to an '02 Cummins.



The Suspension is firm, and the ride is positive, but not harsh, ever.



Our '98 was lethargic,, terrible slow, brakes sucked and rolled around hard in corners, and was tiring to drive over 200 miles at a time because it felt hypersensitive to steering inputs.



To best describe our '98... A Fat kid trying to be competitive in gym class.



Our '01. Wow. Has good power. Ours has a Superchip tuner on it, and it raised the RPM limiter 500RPM, so it shifts pulling hard at 5,500 RPM, and on the right pavement will chirp the tires at @WOT.

Body roll is minimal, and steering feedback is good when pushing the limits. The brakes don't have much feedback, but are strong. We just changed our first pads at 43,500 miles.



With both trucks we've had problems with the door locks, and the windows making "popping" "buzzing" and creaking" noises going up or down.



I drive very hard, and even with several "geard drops" and plenty of revving in gear, and out of gear,, neither of our Navigators have had ANY motor, or transmission problems. (Traded in the '98 at ~70K, our '01 has ~49K)



I would pay $5k more for the '01 model.



The '98's sucked. As much as I was proud that our family had one of the first five Navigators sold in Texas,, it didn't do anything very well.



Our '01 is up there on Toyota Fit&Finish, Mercedes hardware, and Lexus type driveability.



FWIW.

Merrick

 

[tmpenner]

Ouch,



Now you have me scared, but that is why I asked the question! I have only really driven my dad's 01 2wd expedition and really liked it, which is why I started looking at them in the first place. The steering and body roll has me concerned as I have always disliked the easy steering, no "road feel" of the older fords. My 1994 F350 steering didn't bother me at all though. I guess I will have to drive it and see how it handles for me, then decide or just shoot for a 1999 or newer. I very much appreciate you input.

Anyone else?