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Old Jan 3, 2016 | 12:05 PM
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Oh, and I pulled a Carfax on the truck a few days ago. The front end was rebuilt in Nov. of 2013 with 56k on it. While they did that they replaced the shocks as well. I'm really surprised the front end needed rebuilt that earlier on with a stock suspension...
 
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Old Jan 3, 2016 | 12:24 PM
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Oh, and I pulled a Carfax on the truck a few days ago. The front end was rebuilt in Nov. of 2013 with 56k on it. While they did that they replaced the shocks as well. I'm really surprised the front end needed rebuilt that earlier on with a stock suspension...

You're welcome,

Looks to be maintained well.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2016 | 01:51 PM
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I just used the VIN decoder and looks like the truck has 3.73 rears. I'm kind of bummed about that. I figured if it was used as a government rig it would have the better 4.10 or 4.30 rears.

Guess a re-gear is in my future...
My VIN comes up as 3.73 gears too. That's one of the reasons why I hmmed and hawwed about it for 2 weeks before seeing it in person. When I saw it in person I looked at the door tag and it has the axle code C3 which means 4.30 gears. Check your door sticker, maybe you'll get lucky too!

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The following lists the gear ratios on rear axles.

31 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-250/Excursion
C1 — 3.73 limited slip, F-250/Excursion
32 — 4.10 non-limited slip, F-250
C2 — 4.10 limited slip, F-250/Excursion
33 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-250
C3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-250/Excursion
36 — 4.56 non-limited slip, F-250
C6 — 4.56 limited slip, F-250
 
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Old Jan 3, 2016 | 02:25 PM
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Old Jan 3, 2016 | 06:24 PM
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A little trick I learned in another thread is by simply looking at your rpm's. Picture is of mine with 4.30s. With 3.73 I believe the RPM needle would be at the 2 or just below at 65 mph.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2016 | 08:35 PM
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Finding a clean used low mileage X is getting harder to do! I wouldn't get to upset over it not having the overhead console or power vent Windows. I rarely use mine. The 3.73's I wouldn't worry about as they can be changed. I'm towing 9200 lbs with mine, I did it for one year on flatlands with the 3.73's. No thanks! 4.30's were a very welcome addition along with tunes from 5 star!

If you have nothing overhead upfront then I doubt it has any type of wiring already there, I could be wrong though!

It looks like you found a clean low mileage X, which in itself is a good find. I would just enjoy it as is and upgrade as you want!
 
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Old Jan 3, 2016 | 09:40 PM
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Thanks 1 EX. I talked it over with the wife today and tonight about it. The real issue is the fact it may not have rear AC. However, the wife saids it isn't an issue. A lot of custom vans don't have rear AC and it never seems to be an issue.

Only thing is, would there be rear controls on the overhead console just for heat???
 
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Old Jan 4, 2016 | 06:23 AM
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Congrats on the Ex. I just recently got an 05 Eddie Bauer V-10 and love it!
 
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Old Jan 4, 2016 | 06:32 AM
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I again just looked at the pictures you posted. The white X appears to have an overhead console and rear heat/air. Is this the X you are talking about?
 
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Old Jan 4, 2016 | 06:50 AM
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I again just looked at the pictures you posted. The white X appears to have an overhead console and rear heat/air. Is this the X you are talking about?
Yes it is...
 
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Old Jan 4, 2016 | 11:35 AM
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My VIN comes up as 3.73 gears too. That's one of the reasons why I hmmed and hawwed about it for 2 weeks before seeing it in person. When I saw it in person I looked at the door tag and it has the axle code C3 which means 4.30 gears. Check your door sticker, maybe you'll get lucky too!

EDIT to add this:

The following lists the gear ratios on rear axles.

31 — 3.73 non-limited slip, F-250/Excursion
C1 — 3.73 limited slip, F-250/Excursion
32 — 4.10 non-limited slip, F-250
C2 — 4.10 limited slip, F-250/Excursion
33 — 4.30 non-limited slip, F-250
C3 — 4.30 limited slip, F-250/Excursion
36 — 4.56 non-limited slip, F-250
C6 — 4.56 limited slip, F-250


Did you ever check sticker? Enquiring minds want to know.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2016 | 12:44 PM
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Did you ever check sticker? Enquiring minds want to know.
Finally heard from him. 4.30 gears!!!


 
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Old Jan 4, 2016 | 12:53 PM
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Finally heard from him. 4.30 gears!!!


Niiiiiiiicccceee!!!!!!!! Happy for you. I know how excited I was. I don't think dealer even had a clue. The salesman didn't know what I was talking about but it sealed the deal for me.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2016 | 01:55 PM
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That is great news!
When will you actually be taking possession of this EX? Where is it coming from?
Now all we need to find out is if actually has the rear air, I'm betting that it does based on it having all three rows of seats and carpeting. Most of the municipal service EXs that I've seen without rear air also had rubber floors and no third row seat.
 
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Old Jan 4, 2016 | 02:24 PM
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If you can post a photo of the inside of the rear jack compartment, we would be able to tell you if it has rear air.


Have them send you one and post it up!
 
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