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wdp34
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• Alta Loma, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 5/25/2003 |
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 Posted:5/31/2003 01:48 |
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I just love my 2001 Excursion Limited V10!!!!!
Had a few questions for the pros here:
1st: What is the hook on the dashboard, right under the lighter, really for?
2nd: I love the fact that I have a 44 gallon gas tank, just wish I knew how to get more miles out of it with my 6.8L V10. Any suggestions? Does that "TORNADO" thing work?
3rd: I have til April 04 before the Factory warranty ends. Should I get EXTENDED WARRANTY from the dealer? If so which one?
4th: Does anyone know how to get the original window sticker, with all factory listed equipment?
Thank you All for all the help!
I love my new Excursion and this site, it helps me alot!!!
Thanks,
dp
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E. Long
 
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• Subscriber since 1/1/2001 |
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/23/2001 |
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 Posted:5/31/2003 10:12 |
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Hi Darren,
Congrats on the new purchase and welcome to the site!!! 
I can answer a couple questions for you:
| Quote: | | 2nd: I love the fact that I have a 44 gallon gas tank, just wish I knew how to get more miles out of it with my 6.8L V10. Any suggestions? Does that "TORNADO" thing work? |
I would not purchase it. Instead I would go with an K&N filter or filtercharger to replace your current air filter and/or filter box. Freer flowing exhaust would also help out power and mileage as well.
| Quote: | | 3rd: I have til April 04 before the Factory warranty ends. Should I get EXTENDED WARRANTY from the dealer? If so which one? |
I purchased an extended warranty for my '00 X. You'll hear pros and cons from everybody but I consider it like buying extra insurance. Less to worry about, IMHO. If it were me, I would buy the extended warranty that covers the most amount of miles as possible. As far as how many years to get it extended, that will all depend on how much you drive your X in a year's time. I opted for the 4-year, 100,000 mile extended warranty. I'm already at 81,000 miles in 2.5 years so it looks like I will have estimated just right.
Enjoy the "X"!
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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Paul Goulet
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• Easthampton, MA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/29/2003 |
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Posted:5/31/2003 10:26 |
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Hi Darren,
I too will attempt to answer a few questions.
1. The hook is for the plastic shopping bags you get at the grocery store. You place the carrying handles in the hook and you groceries will not spill out as you take the corners.
2. Smoke and mirrors, save your money and just go easy on the gas pedal.
3. Try www.fordesp.com you can get a quote from Bob Beyer, Also do a search on the web, many dealers offer discounted prices for the extended warranty. You do not have to purchase the warranty from your local dealer. Really shop around, price vary greatly.
4. Try Kelly blue book site.
Paul Goulet
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MONGO
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• Sandwich, IL, USA |
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• Registered on 1/3/2003 |
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• 210 posts |
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Posted:5/31/2003 15:59 |
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#1 was designed as a purse hook for the ol`lady.
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gearman
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• los Angeles, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/22/2003 |
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• 336 posts |
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Posted:5/31/2003 18:49 |
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someone has a kit to convert the hook to an ashtray(not that you smoke)but people have said a Palm Pilot fits nicely in the ashtray.
mike
01 excursion psd hellwig rear stabalizer 285 michelins suncoast converter transmission custom built with Transgo shift kit,by me.
TTS computer chip,next mod-TTS exhaust system
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greateastern
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• Southern, MD, USA |
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• Registered on 9/21/2002 |
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Posted:5/31/2003 20:40 |
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| Quote: | someone has a kit to convert the hook to an ashtray(not that you smoke)but people have said a Palm Pilot fits nicely in the ashtray.
mike |
I like the sound of that. I'm about ready to unscrew the hook thingy and see if I can't do something useful with that space. Even an ashtray would be an improvement. At least you can put stuff in an ashtray.
Gary
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'02 X LTD, 4X4, PSD, 3.73LS. True Blue & Gold. 15K miles. Pretty much stock. (Sigh!) Upgraded load range Steeltex tires. Roof rack bars removed. Ford spare tire organizer. Way overdue on getting guages... Sunnybrook 30FKS travel trailer, 31ft, 8000lb. |
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Lou Beckler
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• Wakeman, OH, USA |
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• Registered on 4/27/2003 |
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Posted:6/1/2003 04:03 |
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The clip from my cell phone case snaps right over that hookie thing. And the charge cord hangs over it nicely. Works well with the power point being next to it. (my purse is too darn big for it anyhow....lol) |
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greateastern
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• Southern, MD, USA |
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• Registered on 9/21/2002 |
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Posted:6/1/2003 16:10 |
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Good idea Lou. Thanks!
Gary
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'02 X LTD, 4X4, PSD, 3.73LS. True Blue & Gold. 15K miles. Pretty much stock. (Sigh!) Upgraded load range Steeltex tires. Roof rack bars removed. Ford spare tire organizer. Way overdue on getting guages... Sunnybrook 30FKS travel trailer, 31ft, 8000lb. |
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