Hey everybody im from nyc and i just bought a 1998 ford expedition xlt with a 4.6 engine. i bought it off ebay at a great price. first time with a big car. i went from a kia sportae to this and i luv it so far!!! i wanted to ask a couple of questions. can i join any clubs close to me? what do i do now?? tune up? check for problem spots or parts? change, modify? chip? exhaust? im looking to enhance and make my expy great!!! i bought it with pioneer in dash dvd,navigation and xm system, with a 12 cd changer. also my upper console does not have the temp sensor. i would liek to get it, where should i go and how do i install it? im thinking brushguards but not sure? also i only have one key, what should i do and where? i have a viper 790xv alarm system, anyone know if it?? it came with 20 inch rims and toyo tires. really nice but im thinking for the winter i should get 18" factory rims. if anyone can help me hook up my expedition i would appreciate it . thanks

 

Wow, you're going to be busy with this one!

These engines don't really require a tune-up like older conventional engines. The factory plugs are good for about 100K miles and wires should last 50-60K miles. The fuel filter is under the driver side along the frame rail. It should be replaced and only costs around $10. As far as mods, do whatever your budget allows. I've chipped mine, added PIAA fogs, bigger tires, K&N, & amp/speakers. I'd love to do more, but just can't quite justify spending a couple thousand more on a truck I'll only have for a couple more years. Look for a spare key on ebay. No factory 18" rims. These boats only came with 16's and 17's.

Good Luck.

 

The factory wheels from a lightning truck are 18s and Ive seen them in chrome also.The factory Harley wheels are 20s I think.

 

If the Expy is a 4x4 they are 16' or 17" the Lightning and Harley are 2 wheel drive and 5 lug not 4 wheel drive 6 lug

 

I HAVE A 4X4 5 BOLT LOOKING FOR A BIG SIZE THAT WOULD FIT. I THIN THE 16" WOULD LOOK TO SMALL CONSIDERING THAT MY EXPY IS RAISED ALITTLE.

 

bamxlt,the factory 17's are decent,but beware, you want 97 to 99 or early 2000 wheels which have 12 mm wheel studs,late 2000 - 2002 have 14 mm wheel studs,2003 Expys have 6 bolt wheels.
Along with your fuel filter you may want to change all your fluids,both axles,flush the brake fluid out,radiator,change the trans fluid and filter and transfer case fluid Mercon V is good for the trans,synthetics for the rest of the drive train.If you have a posi rear end don't forget friction modifier.

 

thanks alot il ltry to do everything and have my truck running smooth!!!!!!! hopefully i can get some pics to show you guys!