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Xlt 5.4l 4wd on 2040-cars

US $9,000.00
Year:2003 Mileage:107041 Color: Black /
  Black / Grey
Location:

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Sport Utility
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.4L 330Cu. In. V8 GAS SOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
VIN: 1FMFU16L23LB17387 Year: 2003
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Ford
Model: Expedition
Trim: XLT Sport Utility 4-Door
Options: 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: 4WD
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Mileage: 107,041
Exterior Color: Black
Interior Color: Black / Grey
Condition: Used: A vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections. ... 

I am the original owner of this 2003 Ford Expedition and am having emotional detachment issues selling it.   I really love this truck and even though it is 10 years old, it still gets looks everywhere I drive it.  I just needed a newer truck that would fit my lifestyle a little better as I have two German Shepherds and was constantly cleaning the interior.  So I bought a new pickup (with a cap) and now they can ride safely and cleanly in the back. 


This Expy has been an incredible and dependable vehicle.  It has only been in the shop twice in the 10 years I have owned it.  Once for a Door Ajar light issue at about 50k miles, and a second time for a new starter/cable issue (known/factory defect) at 100k miles.  During both visits I had Ford go through all the factory recommended fluid changes, tune up, maintenance, etc.  During the first visit (50k) I also had the steering rag-joint replaced as I was having a bit of wheel vibration at about 80mph.  I am starting to experience it again, so it might be time for another new rag-joint as the big tires just wear out the joint faster that Ford anticipated.    I changed the oil every 3-5k miles and had all other fluids replaced as recommended. I really took good care of the truck as it was my daily driver and I'm a car nut.

As you can see by the pics, the Expy ain't exactly stock.  Here is a rundown of what's been done:

Engine / Drivetrain (not much)
- K&N Air Filter System 
- Optima Battery
- Gibson (cat-back) exhaust

Suspension
- Lowered 2/3 inches with Eibach springs 
- Factory Bilstein shocks
- Aftermarket electronic trailer brake controller (I tow hot rods and project cars occasionally)

Brakes
- Upgraded rotors
- Ceramic brake pads

Wheels/Tires
- 24x9.5 Lexani rims 
- Cooper Zeon LTZ 305/35R24 tires

Body
- StreetScene Body Kit (Front bumper, side rocker covers, trailer hitch cover)
- StreetScene Grill
- Removed factory roof rack and running boards 
- LED Tail Lights & 3rd Brake Light
- Custom built (by me) Headlights with Acura HID Projectors, Philips Bulbs & Ballasts, CCFL Halo Rings

Interior
- Katskin Black/Grey Leather on front & second row seats
- Brushed silver gauge overlay
- Black burl wood accent overlays on dash, console, doors, etc.
- Front doors had legal window tint applied


Here are ALL the known issues with the truck:

Body
- Paint is bubbling on rear lift gate around the hinges (see pics) and a smaller spot near the license plate
- Scratch on right rear passenger door, where I scraped up against my fence (see pics)
- Paint chipping on the lower right front bumper (see pics)
- There are some other minor scratches here and there, but no dents and no rust

Suspension
- I think the steering rag joint is going again as I am starting to get wheel vibrations at about 75-80 mph.  Again the big tires just kick the sheet out of the rag joint.
- On hard, high-speed braking, the truck pulls to the right.  I looked at the front rotors and they are scored, so it might nearly be time to replace them again, but you only experience this on panic stops.

Interior
- The driver side seat has a tear and is getting a little soft from all the entry and exit.  The other seats are perfect as I rarely had passengers - just me and my dogs.
- The airbag light keeps flashing, so it might need to have a factory check or reset.

Other
- The A/C developed a slow leak (can't find it) two years ago and I have to re-charge the system every summer. 


Well that's about all I can think of.  I really love this truck and hate to sell her, but I got my new one and someone else can continue to enjoy this one. I'd prefer a buyer that doesn't live near me as I never want to see her again and experience sellers remorse.  She's a looker and just like an old girlfriend - out of sight is out of mind.  Seriously - she's a great truck and I will miss her.

Feel free to ask questions and she is available for inspection.



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Ford, Volvo, Google, Uber and Lyft form self-driving alliance

Tue, Apr 26 2016

Five companies arguably leading the worldwide effort to develop autonomous cars said Tuesday they're forming an organization to lobby the federal government to better prepare America's roads for self-driving technology. The founding members include some of the biggest companies in the automotive, autonomous, and ride-sharing realms – Ford, Google, Lyft, Uber and Volvo. Operating as the "Self-Driving Coalition for Safer Streets," they aim to work with lawmakers and regulators to clarify a disparate set of rules and regulations at both the state and federal levels that could hinder the deployment of autonomous cars. "The U.S. risks losing its leading position due to the lack of federal guidelines for the testing and certification of autonomous vehicles." – Hakan Samuelsson David Strickland, a former administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration who issued the first set of autonomous-related policies in that role (pictured below), will serve as the group's counsel and spokesperson. "The best path for this innovation is to have one clear set of federal standards, and the Coalition will work with policymakers to find the right solutions that will facilitate the deployment of self-driving vehicles," he said in a written statement. In January, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx said his department would accelerate efforts to craft such federal standards. Those efforts include holding two public hearings on standards, the second of which is scheduled to be held Wednesday in Palo Alto, California. Foxx signaled the intent to deliver them by June. Google has been leading the efforts to ensure such standards are national in scope, warning their cars could run afoul of state-specific laws should they cross state borders or if standards varies between the federal efforts and regional ones. The complexity of such efforts was underscored recently, when NHTSA agreed that Google's software could be considered the driver of a vehicle for the purpose of meeting federal motor vehicle standards, an interpretation that would conflict with preliminary California rules that mandate a licensed driver operate a self-driving car that comes equipped with human controls like a steering wheel and brakes. At South By Southwest last month, Jennifer Haroon, Google's self-driving car business leader, said the company couldn't accomplish its goals under those regulations.

Foreign automakers pay from $38 to $65 per hour to non-union workers

Sun, Mar 29 2015

As leaders for the United Auto Workers gather in Detroit for their Special Convention on Collective Bargaining to work out the negotiating stance for this year's new labor agreements with the Detroit 3 automakers, what they most want to do is figure out how to eliminate the two-tier wage scale. However, the lower Tier 2 wage has allowed the domestic automakers to reduce their labor costs, hire more workers, and compete better with their import competition. As it stands, per-hour labor rates including benefits are $58 at General Motors, $57 at Ford, and $48 at Fiat-Chrysler – a reflection of FCA's much greater number of Tier 2 workers. The Center for Automotive Research released a study of labor rates (including benefits) that put numbers to what the imports pay: Mercedes-Benz pays the most, at an average of $65 per hour, Volkswagen pays the least, at $38 per hour, and BMW is just a hair above that at $39 per hour. Among the Detroit competitors, Honda workers earn an average of $49 per hour, at Toyota it's $48 per hour, Nissan is $42 per hour, and Hyundai-Kia pays $41 per hour. The lower import wages are aided by their greater use of temporary workers compared to the domestics. Automotive News says the ten-dollar gap between those foreign camakers and the domestics turns out to about an extra $250 per car in labor, which adds up quickly when you're pumping out many millions of cars. That $250-per-car number is one that, come negotiating time, the Detroit 3 will want to reduce, as the UAW is trying to raise both Tier 1 and Tier 2 wages. Another wrinkle is that the domestic carmakers are considering the wide adoption of a third wage level lower than Tier 2. Some workers who do minor tasks like assembling parts trays kits and battery packs already make less than Tier 2, but the UAW will be quite wary about cementing yet another wage scale at the bottom of the system while it's trying to fight a bigger battle at the top. News Source: Automotive News - sub. req., BloombergImage Credit: AP Photo/Erik Schelzig Earnings/Financials UAW/Unions BMW Chevrolet Fiat Ford GM Honda Hyundai Kia Mercedes-Benz Nissan Toyota Volkswagen labor wages collective bargaining labor costs

Ford Transit production fires up, American Pickers among first takers

Wed, 30 Apr 2014

Not long ago, the History Channel showed a seemingly unending stream of World War II documentaries, but it made a switch a few years ago to include an increasing mix of 'reality' programming. American Pickers was one of the early attempts at this new formula, with cameras following hosts Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz around the country in a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter as they tracked down collectibles and "rusty gold" for their Iowa shop, Antique Archeology. The show has since gone on to become one of the channel's most popular programs.
Starting in the new episode airing tonight, the affable hosts will swap their Benz for a 2015 Ford Transit, a nicely timed bit of marketing to coincide with the launch of the model's assembly at the Blue Oval's Kansas City Assembly Plant, which also kicks off this week. Ford is touting 2,000 new jobs created as part of its $1.1-billion investment in the plant.
No strangers to product placement, the guys from American Pickers say their switch away from the Sprinter is because they wanted to balance cargo capacity and fuel economy to make the most of their cross-country jaunts. They opted for the largest Transit available with a long wheelbase, extended body and high roof, giving them 487 cubic feet of cargo room. Hauling power comes from a 3.2-liter, five-cylinder diesel engine with 190 horsepower and 346 pound-feet of torque and a six-speed automatic transmission with rear-wheel drive. Fittingly, the van wears the same Antique Archaeology logo over white paint as their old Sprinter.