I picked up my No Boundaries X from the dealer on Thursday after waiting about 7 weeks, a little longer wait than usual I guess.
I am really stoked with the truck, I'm only about halfway through the first tank, computer says 14.7 mpg, I'll check it with the calculator when I fill, and diesel prices are 25 to 50 cents less a gallon than premium in my area, yaa hoo!
I've been driving a 99 superduty crewcab, but the X's ride is pretty soft in comparison, so I don't think I'll mess with the shocks or suspension just yet, I guess someone making the move from a Lincoln Towncar to an X might find fault with the ride, but not me.
The first thing I did was take the X to Hitch-Masters in Van Nuys, CA, they unbolted the OEM class 4 hitch and installed a custom made class 5 with a 15,000# rating. I'm really impressed by their workmanship, the hitch is probably the strongest part of the truck now. All for only $375.
I've included some photos in my sig (let me know if doesn't work right, I'm new to Photopoint), check out the new 2002 headlights, they're pretty sleek.
Troy Waters
I think that if Ford offered matched colored cladding, you might see guys leaving theirs on. The front really looks clean with the black grille and those headlights. I still like chrome bumpers on trucks. That beast is going to be fun to keep clean, I know my other vehicle only came in black, and it keeps me busy. I feel the same way you do about the ride, I came from a '87 Sub@#$%% with a lift and 33's, that is a harsh ride, and I am enjoying the ride of my X. Have Fun with the beast!
Hey Guys,
Thanks for the replies, I find myself volunteering for all the food runs at work now just so's I can fire up the beast.
UTAH: the MSRP on the No Boundries with all the crap is $46,860, but I thinks most buyers can get them now at invoice which is $41,965.
H ED S: The new lenses do put out a better spread of light as compared to my 99.
Superduty. I'm going to try and find some part numbers for the assemblies and I'll post it when I do. The front of the upper assembly says "Visteon" SAE-HR-02TF with the lower unit having SAE-AI4 P2P-02TF on it, I don't know if that helps at all.
Eric Romanoff at Ken Grody Ford in Buena Park, CA told me that he was going to stock up on the new lenses, so he might be a good contact, his number is 714-521-3110.
SCOTTT: I think I might take you up on your earlier offer to check out your rig, maybe I'll drive down to SD, I don't want you to have all the fun!
Aw man, you got clear lenses stock!! Plus the grille ain't half-bad looking. Congrats on the X, It's the nicest stocker I've seen yet. Not get that thing lifted and put some man-size tires on it. Then....
Yep, about washing that beast...
Here in NV, dealers won't order a black vehicle for stock, or for a special order without a non-refundable deposit, because of the dust problem.
I found the perfect option for this diesel No Boundaries beast: a diesel-powered pressure washer, LMAO.
It's got electric start, but it actually starts with only one pull of the manual cable start. You should see it hop around when it first starts. It's a little noisy, but it sure sprays the water while just sipping the fuel.
When I went to the dealer to pick up my No Boundaries beast, I found it on the lot and looked it over before I went inside. There was some guy in a suit looking at it while I was doing that. He mentioned to me how great the black XPSD looked. Then the fleet manager came over and introduced me to "Mr West" of Jones-West Ford. Maybe they'll begin to order black for stock some day.
The headlights have a good spread, but mine hit the ground too close for my liking. I will have to adjust them myself, I guess.
Steve
I forgot but if Ford has not changed the cross bars on the luggage rack I would remove them and store them . They rest on the paint and will wear it ooff like sandpaper. I would put them only when needed. I think Thuel makes some replacements that do not do this, not sure though.
I don't know the model number, but there is a dealer, Performance Bicycle, that could tell you. They are at 17060 MAGNOLIA STREET
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708 714-847-6882.
capntroy:
Super rig, love the all black. I too was going to mention removing the cross members of the rack.
POLR BR has a post awhile back with the part numbers for the Ford dealership purchase version of a track mounted rack that does not touch the roof (search for it). When I bought my X last October, I took the dealers one-time good price and bought that rack. It is a Yakima rack, with 78" cross-bars and standard height mounting towers. For times when you don't need the rack, you can remove the towers and bars, leaving only the tower mounting pad in the tracks. This will allow you to fit in a 7 foot high garage if you don't raise it too high...mine fits with 285s. The rack was something like $85 from Ford to the salesman. I've since been to our local bike shop and have the latest Yakima catalog. Everything in the world will mount to those 78" bars, up to and including 6 bikes...but you might need a crane to position them.
See if you can get the better price from your new found friend at Ford; compare with the bike shop. Good luck.
Sorry I do not know the part numbers for the thiuel(SP) bars. You might call a few RV dealers. Also you can do a search on luggage racks. It was disscused a while back.
Take care and good luck.
ON EDIT : Type in { luggage crossbars } in the search section of the forum in the EXCURSION choice and their are a lot of hits there . One has YAKIMA and its part number is 785100 and it is supposed to fit the factory rack.
You know what they say about winning the lottery...
Rust free Excursion mounted to a 2014 4x4 PSD Platinum, lifted a bit, big tires on 20's. I think there's companies out there making "new" Excursions for around $80K. While there at it might as well have them put duals under the rear!
I guess where you guys are from finding the rust free Excursion would be the easy part! Up here you WILL NOT find a rust free Excursion that was sold new here...
Yeah, I hear you...I've seen a few older Excursions and Super-Duty's that folks have bought from northern states that were just eaten up with the salt cancer...
In the next few years my mechanic says the dually will need a new box due to rust. For the past 4 years it's had a piece of plywood in it. The good thing is there's always plenty of new or like new dually box's out there.
The srw truck has a rust hole below the extended cab door that's about the size of a softball! 330K miles, it's been used a lot in the Winter. The rust started to get the size of a golf ball on the rear driver fender so instead of spending a bunch of money to fix rust that will just come back decided to put a set of bushwackers on it. Got them a few years prior for $100.
The odd things too about bringing older rust free pick up's and suv's up here is they seem to rust faster than normal.
Well, all good things must come to an end; just loaded the Excursion onto a hauler that is taking it to it's new owner in Arizona.
I can't get over what an awesomely reliable truck it has been; 18 years and almost 280,000 miles and it has been in the shop exactly 3 times for issues; broken water pump at 200,000 miles, alternator went out at 220,000 miles and the right front wheel bearing at 260,000 miles...and that has been it!
Lots of good advice from guys on here starting back when this forum was still called "Ford-Diesel.Com" probably had a lot to do with keeping her running so smoothly as well as the good upgrades & maintenance, mostly done at Ken Grody Ford.
Yeah...hope the new family gets good use out of it...
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