I finally pulled the trigger tonight...
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I finally pulled the trigger tonight...
I've been looking at EX's off and on for about a year now, and really got bit this past year at our annual FTE meet at Carlisle when more members showed up with them. I found this one, a one owner, 2002 XLT V10 with only 60K on it. I've been haggling with the dealer over price for about a week and sealed the deal today. I love this thing already, the ride back up the interstate was exquisite compared to my 86, and even the company Accord. I look forward to spending time up here. The took it on trade in December, and put all new tires, brakes, rotors, sway-bar links, and a new Motorcraft battery as well as some small maintenance stuff. It also has never tows heavy, it was a kid hauler. The 7-pin is still virgin. aside from cleaning and painting the under carriage(one reason for the haggling) It's good to go. Well that and the in dash dvd and camera install. Later on I'll address the springs, but the steering box is still tight. I think it should haul my little 22' Wilderness travel trailer just fine.
Well on to the build info and pics. I apologize in advance, it was dark by the time I got home.
First the ETIS info.
And a few pics.
Well on to the build info and pics. I apologize in advance, it was dark by the time I got home.
First the ETIS info.
* Illustration shows model only
EXCURSION, 6.8L SOHC EFI NA V10 Gas, True Blue Pearl
VIN Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Primary Features
Build Date: 10.01.2002
Vehicle Line: EXCURSION
Body Style: 4 Door Wagon
Series: 250 Series
Engine: 6.8L SOHC EFI NA V10 Gas
Transmission: E4OD(4R100)
Drive: LHD 4WD (PTD)
Axle Ratio: 3.73
Emission: With 49 State Emission Requirements
Air Conditioning: HD Manual Air Conditioning
Paint: True Blue Pearl
Minor Features
Medium Flint
137"/3480MM Wheelbase
XLT
Less Fleet Related Items
Kentucky Truck Plant Build
U.S. Sales
With Convenience Group
Less Special Value Packages
Less Ambient Temp/Speed Pack
Less Memory Package
Less Special Language Label
Owner Hand Book Pack
With Electric Rear Quarter Window
With Privacy Glass
With Heated Rear Window
With Full Floor Console
Adjustable Accl/Brake Foot Pedals
Front Floor Carpet Mats
Rear Floor Carpet Mats
With Carpet Floor Covering
Less I/P Insert
Sunvisor - Dual Drv Illuminated
Sunvisor - Dual-Pass Illuminated
With Level 3 Door Trim Panel
With Load Retention Net
Less Load Floor Covering
With Lighted Running Boards
With Bright Front Grille
With Integrated Roof Rack
Lower Painter Cladding Design A
With Electrochromic R/View Mirror
Dual Ttow Pwr Htd Telscp Manfold
Less Temp Control Driver Seat
Less Temp Control Passengers Seat
Sec Row 60/40 (3 P)-Easy Entry
With 3rd Row Bench Seat
With Driver 6 Way Pwr.Seat Adjuster
With Pass 6 Way Power Seat Adjuster
With Heavy Duty Trailer Towing
With Front Towing Hook
With Central Locking System
With Door Entry Remote Control Unit
With Int. Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Speed Sensitive Windscreen Wipers
Less Body Tu-Tone Paint
Front Bumper - Steel Chromed
Rear Bumper - Steel Step - Chromed
With Front Licence Plate Bracket
With Driver Air Bag
With Passenger Air Bag
7.0 X 16" Forged Aluminium Wheel
Less Wheel Covers
Less Immersion Heater
With Front Stabilizer Bar
3.73
Rear Axle Limited Slip Differential
4 Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System
Electric Trans Case And Auto Hubs
Less Skid Plates
For Unleaded Fuel
With Tilt Steering Wheel
Leather Steering Wheel
With Speed Control
With MPH/KMH Speedometer
With Tripminder Assy
With Reverse Proximity Sensor
Heavy Duty Battery
Extra Heavy Duty Alternator
AM/FM CD Changer/Clock
With NAAO Radio Frequency
Less Family Entertainment System
With Rear Seat Radio Controls
Less Luxury Pack
With Comfort Pack
Less Homelink
Less Daytime Running Lamps
Less Front Fog Lamps
With Dual Beam Dome Map Light
With Automatic Headlamp Control
True Blue Pearl
Less B&A Control Codes Issue 030388
With Overspeed Warning Disabled
(+)"USA"
(-)"N"
(-)"CDN"
(-)"BRN"
EXCURSION, 6.8L SOHC EFI NA V10 Gas, True Blue Pearl
VIN Number: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Primary Features
Build Date: 10.01.2002
Vehicle Line: EXCURSION
Body Style: 4 Door Wagon
Series: 250 Series
Engine: 6.8L SOHC EFI NA V10 Gas
Transmission: E4OD(4R100)
Drive: LHD 4WD (PTD)
Axle Ratio: 3.73
Emission: With 49 State Emission Requirements
Air Conditioning: HD Manual Air Conditioning
Paint: True Blue Pearl
Minor Features
Medium Flint
137"/3480MM Wheelbase
XLT
Less Fleet Related Items
Kentucky Truck Plant Build
U.S. Sales
With Convenience Group
Less Special Value Packages
Less Ambient Temp/Speed Pack
Less Memory Package
Less Special Language Label
Owner Hand Book Pack
With Electric Rear Quarter Window
With Privacy Glass
With Heated Rear Window
With Full Floor Console
Adjustable Accl/Brake Foot Pedals
Front Floor Carpet Mats
Rear Floor Carpet Mats
With Carpet Floor Covering
Less I/P Insert
Sunvisor - Dual Drv Illuminated
Sunvisor - Dual-Pass Illuminated
With Level 3 Door Trim Panel
With Load Retention Net
Less Load Floor Covering
With Lighted Running Boards
With Bright Front Grille
With Integrated Roof Rack
Lower Painter Cladding Design A
With Electrochromic R/View Mirror
Dual Ttow Pwr Htd Telscp Manfold
Less Temp Control Driver Seat
Less Temp Control Passengers Seat
Sec Row 60/40 (3 P)-Easy Entry
With 3rd Row Bench Seat
With Driver 6 Way Pwr.Seat Adjuster
With Pass 6 Way Power Seat Adjuster
With Heavy Duty Trailer Towing
With Front Towing Hook
With Central Locking System
With Door Entry Remote Control Unit
With Int. Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Speed Sensitive Windscreen Wipers
Less Body Tu-Tone Paint
Front Bumper - Steel Chromed
Rear Bumper - Steel Step - Chromed
With Front Licence Plate Bracket
With Driver Air Bag
With Passenger Air Bag
7.0 X 16" Forged Aluminium Wheel
Less Wheel Covers
Less Immersion Heater
With Front Stabilizer Bar
3.73
Rear Axle Limited Slip Differential
4 Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System
Electric Trans Case And Auto Hubs
Less Skid Plates
For Unleaded Fuel
With Tilt Steering Wheel
Leather Steering Wheel
With Speed Control
With MPH/KMH Speedometer
With Tripminder Assy
With Reverse Proximity Sensor
Heavy Duty Battery
Extra Heavy Duty Alternator
AM/FM CD Changer/Clock
With NAAO Radio Frequency
Less Family Entertainment System
With Rear Seat Radio Controls
Less Luxury Pack
With Comfort Pack
Less Homelink
Less Daytime Running Lamps
Less Front Fog Lamps
With Dual Beam Dome Map Light
With Automatic Headlamp Control
True Blue Pearl
Less B&A Control Codes Issue 030388
With Overspeed Warning Disabled
(+)"USA"
(-)"N"
(-)"CDN"
(-)"BRN"
Last edited by Archion; Jan 31, 2013 at 09:34 PM. Reason: SP
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From: Stevens Point, WI
Nice! Welcome to the X club! I like the cloth seats, it is actually a rare sight!
I question the passenger air bag cover being a different color though. Was it in a wreck? Did you do a carfax?
I question the passenger air bag cover being a different color though. Was it in a wreck? Did you do a carfax?
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Parsons had it on their web site for $14,291. I hope you got it cheaper. Cause I had an unlimited with 57,000 miles for $12,995.
The air bag thing bothers me too. It looks like the passenger side air bag has been popped and replaced. Go back to the dealer and make them give you a Carfax.
Otherwise, pretty truck. Nice.
The air bag thing bothers me too. It looks like the passenger side air bag has been popped and replaced. Go back to the dealer and make them give you a Carfax.
Otherwise, pretty truck. Nice.
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Quite a bit cheaper actually... They wanted to move it for the end of the month. I have the carfax. Clean and the color is a lighting issue. It's the same color as the rest of the dash it doesn't stick out in person. May be the dash grease they coated the damn thing in.
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Come to think of it, I have a Crown Victoria Police Interceptor with dark blue interior. While many of the plastic, rubber and hard vinyl parts appear to be the same color in person, they do show up different colors in digital pictures. That must be all that's happening in your Excursions images.
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That was my thought. One of the first things I checked was for any signs of body work, as I sell body parts and can recognize them pretty easily, and body dust/overspray is always easy to spot. If I take the pic on my iphone it's not as bad. This was a real camera... maybe more sensitive, and if you look at the daytime shots on their site it really doesn't show either... Now to add fog lights...
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Just be careful playing around with the electrical system. These Excursions are very tempermental when you start slicing or dicing wires.
And when your friends start admiring your Excursion, tell them you know where there's a 2003 Limited with 57,000 miles for sale, $12,995. Never wrecked, excellent condition, and no known defects whatsoever. I actually drove it several times last week. I put it back in the garage when the ice and snow forecasts snuck up on us!
And when your friends start admiring your Excursion, tell them you know where there's a 2003 Limited with 57,000 miles for sale, $12,995. Never wrecked, excellent condition, and no known defects whatsoever. I actually drove it several times last week. I put it back in the garage when the ice and snow forecasts snuck up on us!
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When I add the fog's I'll be using the OE switch and inserting the pin into the harness to a relay. Same as a dodge that I had a while back. I do not like aftermarket switches and splices. The same when I do the head unit installs, the harness that I make ends up looking factory.
