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7.3 Diesel - Custom Limited With $18k In Upgrades! on 2040-cars

Year:2001 Mileage:167915
Location:

Amarillo, Texas, United States

Amarillo, Texas, United States
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This is just an awesome Excursion.  I looked everywhere for the right 7.3 and finally found it.  I bought it locally from a friend who owns a dealership/body shop.  It has been a blast to own and drive daily, but my business is expanding and I need a different vehicle to hit the road.  If you are looking for an adventure-ready 7.3 where all the big expensive stuff has already been done for you, this is it!

The venerable and much-sought-after 7.3 is stock and strong.  It runs clean with no blowback or other issues...this has been confirmed by 3 diesel mechanics (one of whom is the Ford diesel guru in this area).   Just breaking in at 167k and has many, many more miles to go.  It has never been modded...though a 4-inch exhaust, cold-air intake, and tune would make this thing scream...or get great mileage...your call.

The body is beautiful.  Straight and stable with no wrecks or dings.  It has none of the rust issues that plague many other Ex's.  I cannot tell you how many of them I looked at that were buyer-worthy except that they were rusting out.  This is the least-rusty Ex that I have ever seen.  Check out the pics of the underbody.  I had a Yakima rack on it and would highly recommend one over the stock setup as it inherently rubs the top like sandpaper...but I've included the stock rack in the back of the truck anyway.

This Excursion is purpose-built to carry you and your family through just about anything.  It is a functional beast with over $18,000 invested the following upgrades:
  • New black paint - $2000
  • New black painted to match badges - $100
  • New black painted to match front grille - $150
  • New MB rims and Nitto Trail Grappler M/T's - $3500
  • New Fabwright 3" lift - $2500
  • New Rancho shocks - $500
  • New headlights - $300
  • New taillights - $200
  • New side mirrors (auto-adjustable from inside) - $250
  • New Rigid Industries LED fog lights - $500
  • New GoLight with dash-mount control and wireless remote control - $600
  • New Ranch Hand front bumper replacement/grill guard -$1500
  • New Ranch Hand rear bumber replacement - $1000
  • New genuine leather seat material (under your butt) - $600
  • New matching Husky Liners floor mats - $500
  • New GEM module - $300
  • New batteries - $300
  • New transmission rebuild - $2500
  • New valve wiring harness - $750
I have 100% eBay feedback for a reason.  I treat buyers as I would want to be treated.  One of the most frustrating things when I was Excursion shopping was driving forever to look at a "like-new" truck that turned out to be anything but.  Though this Excursion is in amazing condition compared to most others out there, it does have some inevitable signs of being 13-years old.  In full disclosure, I have taken pictures of all superficial wear...I prefer for you to be completely informed and wish to prevent any unpleasant surprises.  If you are interested in this truck, please feel free to contact me for those and other additional photos.

In addition, these are the only noteworthy issues that I intended to fix them but never got around to it:
  • The window function is spotty because the actuators (and maybe fuses) need to be replaced.  This is a common problem with Fords of this period and an easy fix...my mechanic quoted me $200 for having them done all way around.
  • The front windshield has 2 substantial cracks and could stand to be replaced.
  • The rear windshield wiper doesn't function properly all the time.  Another common problem with Fords of this period and another easy fix (probably another fuse issue).
  • The rear hatch doesn't lock.  Another common problem with Fords of this period and another easy fix (local Ford dealership said they could fix it for $50).
  • The screw which holds the plastic steering box together was missing from the beginning.  There's currently a little gap which will close right up when it's replaced.  My guess is less than $10?
  • The CD player doesn't play CD's.  Radio and everything else functions fine.  This never bothered me as I never use CD's.
  • No spare tire.  It didn't come with one.  I intended to roof-mount one but never got around to it.
If you're looking for a beast of a 7.3 Excursion that is still road-worthy, I don't believe you will find many as nice as this.  Or if you're looking for an amazing zombie-apocalypse base camp, I don't believe you will find many as worthy as this.  A lot of time, energy, and money has gone into it.  If you're looking at this ad, you probably already know how rare and special this one is.  My goal is for the buyer to take ownership and be pleasantly surprised by its condition based on my information.  Please feel free to contact me for anything other than lowball offers.  God bless and good luck bidding!

Todd

Oh yeah, I reserve the right to end this auction early in the case of a local sale.

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Ford builds Lightweight Concept with Fusion shell [w/video]

Wed, 04 Jun 2014

It's a fairly well known fact that removing weight from a car is essentially a panacea for many of the modern automobiles problems. Does it handle like crap? Remove weight. Underpowered? Don't add power; trim the fat. Need to improve fuel economy? It's diet time.
Actually executing a major weight reduction program, though, much like with human beings, is no easy task. Unlike you or I, where motivation is the issue, the prohibitive measure in trimming a car's waistline is money. Lightweight materials are expensive, with carbon fiber and carbon-fiber reinforced plastic still primarily in the domain of higher end vehicles. Even aluminum construction, pioneered on a mass-produced level by Audi and Jaguar, is only now starting to make its way into the mainstream, thanks to the upcoming Ford F-150.
With this concept, though, Ford is attempting to show that a mass-produced, lightweight vehicle isn't too far off. This is the Lightweight Concept, and while it may look like a Fusion, it weighs as much as a Fiesta. For reference, the lightest Fusion available to the public is the 3,323-pound, 2.5-liter model with a manual transmission. A manually equipped, 1.6-liter Fiesta, meanwhile, is just 2,537 pounds.

Ford recalling 2015 Mustang for fuel line leak, 20K Transit Connects for plastic panel

Fri, Dec 5 2014

Ford is recalling 738 examples of the 2015 2015 Mustang with the 2.3-liter EcoBoost engine – 712 in the US, 16 in Canada. A fuel pressure sensor might have been installed incorrectly on the affected cars, and that could result in a fuel leak. At the time of writing the company hasn't heard any reports of any incidents related to the issue, and parties with affected vehicles can take them to the dealer to have the fuel tube assembly replaced free of charge. The 2014 Transit Connect Cargo Van is also the subject of a safety recall, due to a possible problem with adhesive used on the exterior plastic panel on the sliding doors. There are 19,825 units covered by that recall, which dealers will also repair free of charge. You can find more information on both bulletins in the press releases below. Ford Issues Safety Recall for Certain 2015 Mustang Vehicles in North America for Fuel Pressure Sensor Issue Dec 4, 2014 | DEARBORN, Mich. - Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 730 2015 Ford Mustang vehicles in North America (actual 728) for a potential fuel line leak. A fuel pressure sensor, which is part of the fuel supply tube assembly, may have been installed incorrectly, potentially resulting in a pressurized fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire. Ford is not aware of any fires, accidents or injuries related to this condition. Affected vehicles include certain 2015 Ford Mustangs equipped with 2.3-liter engines built at Flat Rock Assembly Plant, Sept. 25, 2014 to Oct. 9, 2014. Ford is aware of 712 vehicles in the United States and federalized territories and 16 in Canada. These totals are as of Dec. 3, 2014. Dealers will replace the fuel supply tube assembly at no cost to the customer. *** Ford Issues Safety Recall for Certain 2014 Transit Connect Cargo Van Vehicles in North America for Issue with the Plastic Panel on the Sliding Doors Dec 4, 2014 | DEARBORN, Mich. - Ford is issuing a safety recall for approximately 20,000 2014 Transit Connect cargo van vehicles in North America (actual 19,825) for an issue with adhesion of an exterior plastic panel to the sliding doors. This issue may result in noise, a water leak, a loose panel, or separation of the plastic panel from the vehicle while driving, potentially increasing the risk of an accident or injury. Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this condition.

Fields 'required' to use private aircraft, could make $5.25M as Ford CEO this year

Thu, 03 Jul 2014

Mark Fields' travels on the friendly skies will soon be a relatively personal affair, as the new CEO at Ford will be required to resume air travel via the company's private planes. Fields caught plenty of flak in 2007 for flying on the company's dime to visit his family in Florida. He's since flown commercial.
According to Ford spokesperson Susan Krusel, who spoke to Bloomberg, Fields (pictured above right, with Bill Ford, Jr. at center and Alan Mulally at left) will switch to private travel "for safety and to maximize his availability for company business." In addition to his new travel arrangements, the 53-year-old exec's salary and bonuses have been revealed.
Regulatory filings by Ford revealed that Fields, whose first day in the big chair was July 1, will receive a base salary this year of $1.25 million and he'll be eligible for $3.5 million in bonuses, both of which are lower than Alan Mulally's $2 million salary and $5.88 million in bonuses received last year. That's also lower than General Motors CEO Mary Barra's alleged $1.6-million salary and considerably less than Sergio Marchionne's $3.19-million fixed salary from Fiat. Despite falling short of other CEOs, Fields' new pay still represents a 33-percent increase over his pay as Chief Operating Officer.