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Xlt - Leather - 3rd Seat - 7 Passenger - V10 - No Reserve on 2040-cars

Year:2002 Mileage:131005 Color: White /
 Gray
Location:

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States

Waterbury, Connecticut, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:SUV
Engine:V10
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
For Sale By:Dealer
Condition:

Used

VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
: 1fmnu41s12ea38761
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 8
Model: Excursion
Year: 2002
Trim: XLT
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: 4x4
Options: Cassette Player, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Mileage: 131,005
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag
Sub Model: XLT
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: White
Interior Color: Gray

For sale we have a 2002 Ford Excursion V10 XLT 4x4. This truck came from the Ford dealer where it was taken into a trade. The truck has a clean carfax, no accidents, and 2 owners. Here's your chance to own the largest SUV which ford will no longer make! The truck is comfortable for 8 people inside and be able to pull almost anything in the back! The truck has the reliable V10 motor. Engine is very healthy and reliable, and if you do your homework you'll know that the V10 was the most reliable engine then the V8 while getting even better fuel mileage! The automatic transmission shifts perfect thru out all the gears with no issues. The 4x4 goes in and out as it should. The exterior of the truck is clean and well kept! Interior has the leather seats, power everything, cold ac, warm heat, 3rd seat in the back and so on. Tires have plenty of tread. No warning lights on dash no service reminders no stories at all!

Terms of Sale Overview

We Reserve The Right To End This Listing At Anytime Should The Vehicle No Longer Be Available For Sale.  The Following Terms Of Sale Apply To All Of Our Listed Items.  We Welcome Pre-Buy Inspections And Guarantee Clean Titles On All Vehicles Sold Unless Stated Otherwise.  Because Of Federal Mileage Disclosure Laws All Vehicles 10 Year or Older Will Have Exempt Status on Titles And Mileage Disclosure Forms.  We Do Not Finance!  Please Commit To Purchase ONLY If You Are Approved For Financing Or Have Funds Available To Complete Purchase.  Buyers Must Contact Us By Telephone Within 24 Hours Of Item Closing Or Vehicle May Be Sold To Another Purchaser Or Re-Listed At Seller's Discretion.  We Require Immediate Non-Refundable $500.00 Deposit And Payment In Full Within 5 Days of Item  Ending.  Non Paying Buyers Will Forfeit Any Deposits Paid.  All Purchases Are Subject TO $300 Dealer Conveyance FEE On Purchase Price.  All Other Purchasers Will Pay Applicable Taxes At Time Of Registration In County Of Residence. CT residents will get taxed based on CT tax as well as reg fees and plate fees.  Payment Must Be Cashier's Check, Or Bank Wire Transfer.  We CANNOT ACCEPT PAYPAL For Any Purchase!!!  We Only Use PayPal For Deposits On Vehicles.  Delays May Occur For Titles Where A Payoff Was Involved.  We Do Not Accept Personal Checks, Or Credit Card Payments.  All Titles Are Held 14 Banking Days For Funds To Clear Before Release And Will Be Sent Via Fed-Ex For Proper Tracking Unless Paid By Bank Wire.  Please Call Us With Any Questions.

Disclaimer

We Sell Quality Vehicles And Work Diligently To Present A Vehicle That Will Meet Or Exceed Your Every Expectation. We Only Sell Used Vehicles And When Purchasing A Used Vehicle Reasonable Wear Should Be Expected According To Age And Mileage. A Used Vehicle Might Have Minor Surface Scratches, Rock Chips, Or Miniscule Dings On The Exterior Surface Under Close Scrutiny. Interior Wear Should Also Be Considered Depending On The Age And Mileage. Opinions And Expectations Can Vary, So Please Telephone Us If You Have Any Questions Or Concerns Regarding The Condition Of This Vehicle. We Do Not Perform Elective Or Schedule Maintenance On Vehicles. Spare Keys, Remotes, Owners Manuals, Floor Mats & Cargo Covers Are Provided If The Previous Owner Left Them With Vehicle. We Are Not Responsible For Errors Or Omissions In Our Listings. Due To Our High Volume In Supplying Wholesale Inventory To Local Dealerships, Items Are Subject To Sale While They Are Listed. Deliveries Take 7-21 Days From Departure. Please Allow Sufficient Time For Make Ready Procedures Or Unforeseen Problems. If you want to ship the vehicle try uship.com If you want to fly you can fly down to "Bradley International Airport". We're 1 hour away from Airport and we can pick you up from the airport for a fee of $90.

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