Disconnecting the wires won't do it. A signal needs to be sent to the transmission to shift out of 4th gear. I would take it to a good transmission shop. I do think there is a chance that there is a wiring problem in your steering column.
Check fuse #27 it will need to be replaced. Very cheap just YouTube how to change a fuse. They are very common on them.
Overdrive won't turn off turned on all of a sudden while driving and have not been able to turn off since then on a 98 ford expedition xlt
1998 Ford Expedition 4 Dr XLT SUV
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2003 ford expo brake lights wont shut off pulled plug on brake switch still wont shut off
2003 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 4WD
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my 98 expedition keeps blowing bank #6 plug n spark plug, after replacing all 4 driver side coils and plugs.at firs ok for the first day. now randomelly shuts off when turning or taking off after a ...
1998 Ford Expedition 4 Dr Eddie Bauer SUV
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1998 Ford Expedition 4 Dr Eddie Bauer 4WD SUV
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i changed the spark plugz but its still misfireing . i was ganna go to pick n pull but all they have is a 98 ford expedition . not a eddie abuer is it still compatible or no ?
1998 Ford Expedition 4 Dr Eddie Bauer SUV
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