I'm about to become a new Expy owner but you could use some advice on two areas:

1) My father's company is selling off one of its Expys at trade-in value: a loaded 03 XLT 4x2 4.8L with 129k miles for $7,000. It's loaded inside, leather, etc. Body is perfect -- dark green with factory hitch -- but there's a couple of minor blemishes inside, no big deal. Car was well maintained, and the miles are mostly Florida highway. Mechanic can't find anything wrong. Is this a good price for the truck?

2) What is the deal with dusting and the brake pads? Will I know if I'm using the old type of brake pads and, if so, will Ford change this for free?

Thanks.

 

1) seems like a decent price

2) No

 

1.) Ditto

2.) No. Go with ceramic pads; less/no dusting on rims.

 

Same here, ceramic is the way to go.

 

Hey AF Mezkin,

Whats on the front of your Expy grill? Any more front pics?

RevT

 

Never mind, found it in your gallery. I like that bumper guard.

RevT

 

i say go for it, but it's a 4.6L. I have an 03 xlt fx4 and love it.

 

Price is right as long as you use it solely for a people-hauler. The 4.6L will struggle if you try to tow anything of any significance. The 2wd is a little restrictive. But this is coming from a guy who tows a heavy trailer in the Rocky Mountains.