2003 Expy grill
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From: Lisle, IL
2003 Expy grill
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.
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.
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2003 Expy grill
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
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2003 Expy grill
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!
I will wait and see how her experience goes before dropping the$125 on mine. And yes, I did say $125!
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Joined: May 2003
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From: Connecticut
2003 Expy grill
Any chance of a group buy from Ford for us "non-EB" owners, to get this lower grill?
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From: St. Cloud, FL
Grille
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!
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Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Long Island, NY
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
Look in my gallery to view the full size pics.
Dave
Last edited by dswenson; Dec 20, 2003 at 06:47 AM.