Potential 2002 Expedition Purchase
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Potential 2002 Expedition Purchase
I sold my 1995 F350 Crew 4x4 and am now looking at Expeditions for the replacement.
I have narrowed it down to a couple of 2002's, one is an EB and the other is an XLT. I am more biased to the XLT due to its condition and preferred color. Both are 2wd and have 79k miles on them.
I am looking to get some responses on a couple of items.
Air Suspension: What is the expected life of the parts of this system?
5.4 vs. 4.6: I was looking for a 4.6 for the better MPG but this XLT has the 5.4. What difference in real world MPG will I see?
Oasis Report: I am hoping someone call pull an Oasis report for me...Please!
VIN: 1FMRU15L92LA91237 . My email is fordmanic AT gmail DOT com.
Thanks FTE!
I have narrowed it down to a couple of 2002's, one is an EB and the other is an XLT. I am more biased to the XLT due to its condition and preferred color. Both are 2wd and have 79k miles on them.
I am looking to get some responses on a couple of items.
Air Suspension: What is the expected life of the parts of this system?
5.4 vs. 4.6: I was looking for a 4.6 for the better MPG but this XLT has the 5.4. What difference in real world MPG will I see?
Oasis Report: I am hoping someone call pull an Oasis report for me...Please!
VIN: 1FMRU15L92LA91237 . My email is fordmanic AT gmail DOT com.
Thanks FTE!
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Hi, recently bought a 2001 XLT 4X4 with the 4.6 and 355 gears. Not bad, but the my mpg is at best 17 on all highway around 65. Yes, the 4X4 sticks up a littler higher so you could do better.
However, as many others have said you might be better off with the 5.4 and the F250 style transmission - 4R100, as you MPG will be low with a 5,000LB vehicle anyway. Just something to think about, I never owned a 5.4.
What gears do you have?
Good luck
Mike
However, as many others have said you might be better off with the 5.4 and the F250 style transmission - 4R100, as you MPG will be low with a 5,000LB vehicle anyway. Just something to think about, I never owned a 5.4.
What gears do you have?
Good luck
Mike
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There were 2 transmissions offered, the 4.6 had a 4R70W transmission and the 5.4 has a 4R100 transmission. The F250 also had a 4R100 I think that's where the "F250 style transmission" comes into play.
When I was looking for a Expedition I test drove both the 4.6 and 5.4. In my opinion the 4.6 was underpowered, but I was also looking at 4x4's.
I finialy settled on a 2001 XLT 4x4 with a 5.4 and 3.55 gears. I get about 18mpg on the highway and 12ish in the city. I'm sure a two wheel drive gets just a tad better.
Also here is a link to the specs of that generation expy Clicky
Good luck in your search.
When I was looking for a Expedition I test drove both the 4.6 and 5.4. In my opinion the 4.6 was underpowered, but I was also looking at 4x4's.
I finialy settled on a 2001 XLT 4x4 with a 5.4 and 3.55 gears. I get about 18mpg on the highway and 12ish in the city. I'm sure a two wheel drive gets just a tad better.
Also here is a link to the specs of that generation expy Clicky
Good luck in your search.
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I have an 01 4x4 with 5.4... my father has a 99 4.6 with 4x2... he is always driving mine and telling me he wishes he had mine... he gets about 15 mpg avg, and i get about 13 avg.
if gas prices stay where they are...who cares... im actually excited to fill my truck at $1.82 !
if gas prices stay where they are...who cares... im actually excited to fill my truck at $1.82 !
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I had the 5.4 in my 03 4x4, typically running around town it saw 14 and on the hiway it got 17 I bought a 02 explorer with the 4.6 to replace it when I wrecked it in aug, it's been getting 15 in town and 17 on the highway (both had 3.73 limited slip rear ends) so in a slightly smaller and lighter vehicle the 4.6 is beating the 5.4 but a whopping 1mph in town and equal on the highway, the underpowered in an expy is not worth it IMHO.
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Thanks for all of the responses so far. Looks like mileage with the 5.4 is pretty acceptable at 17 mpg hiway.
As for the tranny, is it a good assumption that the 4R100 is more durable/reliable that the 4R70?
Also, I would really like to get an Oasis report on this puppy. Incidentally, I do not work nor live 'near' a Ford dealership. Can someone help a fellow FTE'r out?
VIN: 1FMRU15L92LA91237
As for the tranny, is it a good assumption that the 4R100 is more durable/reliable that the 4R70?
Also, I would really like to get an Oasis report on this puppy. Incidentally, I do not work nor live 'near' a Ford dealership. Can someone help a fellow FTE'r out?
VIN: 1FMRU15L92LA91237
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This isn't really what you want, but a free tool that gives you a little more VIN information from a Ford site. May be useful to you.
Mike
VIN: 1FMRU15L92LA91237
World Manufacturer Identifier - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Positions
VIN Code: 1FM
Assembly Country: USA
Make: Ford
Body Style: Sport Utility
Restraint System Type (Passenger Cars) or Brake Type and GVWR Class (Trucks and Vans) - 4th Position
VIN Code: R
Brake System: HYDRAULIC
GVWR Class: Class E
GVWR Range: 6,001 - 7,000 Pounds
Line,Series Body Type - 5th, 6th, 7th Positions
VIN Code: U15
Vehicle Line: Expedition
Series: XLT
Vehicle Type: Truck/SUV
Engine Type - 8th Position
VIN Code: L
Engine: 5.4 L
Cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Model Year - 10th Position
VIN Code: 2
Model Year: 2002
Assembly Plant - 11th Position
VIN Code: L
Assembly Plant: MICHIGAN TRUCK: WAYNE, MI
Production Sequence Number - 12th - 17th
VIN Code: A91237
Prod Sequence Number A91237
Mike
VIN: 1FMRU15L92LA91237
World Manufacturer Identifier - 1st, 2nd, 3rd Positions
VIN Code: 1FM
Assembly Country: USA
Make: Ford
Body Style: Sport Utility
Restraint System Type (Passenger Cars) or Brake Type and GVWR Class (Trucks and Vans) - 4th Position
VIN Code: R
Brake System: HYDRAULIC
GVWR Class: Class E
GVWR Range: 6,001 - 7,000 Pounds
Line,Series Body Type - 5th, 6th, 7th Positions
VIN Code: U15
Vehicle Line: Expedition
Series: XLT
Vehicle Type: Truck/SUV
Engine Type - 8th Position
VIN Code: L
Engine: 5.4 L
Cylinders: 8
Fuel: Gasoline
Model Year - 10th Position
VIN Code: 2
Model Year: 2002
Assembly Plant - 11th Position
VIN Code: L
Assembly Plant: MICHIGAN TRUCK: WAYNE, MI
Production Sequence Number - 12th - 17th
VIN Code: A91237
Prod Sequence Number A91237
That is some useful info.
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