2003 Expy grill - Page 2

jsirota · #16 (**permalink**) 04-02-2003, 10:34 PM

I know what you mean.

My car has no lighter, but does have a 12V outlet in the front of the large center console bin. It is not behind a door, and there is no ashtray.

dswenson · #17 (**permalink**) 04-03-2003, 07:20 AM

Build date for mine with the missing homelink is 02/03/03. A ford customer service person told me begining mid February the homelink only is available on EBs.

bduke · #18 (**permalink**) 04-03-2003, 08:32 AM

I know all of this is off topic :-)

My '95 Explorer was my first Ford, and I was very, very pleased with it. It lasted 200,000 miles. Because of this, I really wanted another Ford, which I did get. But these "little" things are going to require serious consideration when it's time to replace the Expedition.

tkd · #19 (**permalink**) 04-03-2003, 10:24 PM

I have a new xlt premium and I do have the homelink, however, it is not compatible with my new garage door opener--go figure. I saw that build quality was discussed here. The ride is dramatically improved, but interior quality is NOT the same as it was on previous models and having owned a former xlt and EB models, I feel qualified to say this

#20 (**permalink**) 07-21-2003, 08:53 PM

My sister in-law purchased a EB lower grill for her Expedition. The dealership said that they could NOT install it for her, as it is intended ONLY for the EB. Also, it was pre-painted the EB gold color. She will have to paint it a flat black or grey.

I will wait and see how her experience goes before dropping the$125 on mine. And yes, I did say $125!

buxbeck · #21 (**permalink**) 07-21-2003, 09:41 PM

pls let us know how it looks....very interested in
1...how easy it is to install
2...how it looks

jsirota · #22 (**permalink**) 07-21-2003, 09:53 PM

Please let us know! I'm not concerned about the color. Does it just snap in?

fishrising · #23 (**permalink**) 07-22-2003, 08:58 AM

Any chance of a group buy from Ford for us "non-EB" owners, to get this lower grill?

peteorlando · #24 (**permalink**) 11-14-2003, 08:42 PM

The new 04 Expy XLT comes in a Sport model in which there is a lower grill like the EB. Will this fit on an 03 XLT?

2003expXLT · #25 (**permalink**) 11-14-2003, 11:27 PM

i just found a 2003 lower grill on ebay a week ago for 40 dollers. a great buy

jsirota · #26 (**permalink**) 11-14-2003, 11:51 PM

And did it snap right in? Have you installed it yet?

fx4er · #27 (**permalink**) 12-13-2003, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by 2003expXLT
i just found a 2003 lower grill on ebay a week ago for 40 dollers. a great buy

could you let us know whether or not it snapped in? please.

robert

AwesomeBullet · #28 (**permalink**) 12-13-2003, 10:02 PM

I did it on mine. Bought the EB lower grille from Ford for $40, then took it to the body shop and had it sprayed to match my existing grille for $35. It just slips right in place, there are holes in the grille insert and the bumper that line up that I just put zip-ties through. Looks a whole lot better!

dswenson · #29 (**permalink**) 12-20-2003, 06:45 AM

Here are before & after pics of the Carriage Works grills on my '03 Expy. Installation was easy & took me about 3 hours. FYI you must cut all mounting tabs off the chrome bezzel so it would be difficult to go back to stock.

Look in my gallery to view the full size pics.

Dave

fishrising · #30 (**permalink**) 12-29-2003, 03:14 PM

I saw in the '04 Expedition brochure today that the XLT Sport comes with a lower grill (or, at least the picture showed it). Think it will fit in our '03s?