Make your Expedition look like a Platinum?

[Drew47000000]

Has anyone done any mods to their XLT or Limited to resemble the Platinum?

I was thinking of buying some take off 22" rims, but not sure if not having the CCD suspension would make it ride any different? I noticed thats standard on Limited and above which all have 20" & 22" Rims.

Also has anyone upgraded to the Rear LED Tail lamp housings or done the Chrome Front Grille swap out? I also like the chrome C shaped accents around the fog light housings.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Molaf]

Main things would be to get the 22" wheels and swap out for the LED headlights and tail lights. In an earlier thread, I mentioned that I would be doing this. The person who would be making the wiring harness for me said he can get it done. Only thing holding me back is the $$. Nothing really available on eBay other than at dealer prices.

 

[Drew47000000]

I think I saw a quote of someone looking for a volunteer on this project? They made harnesses for F150's and wanted to experiment with Expedition.

I swapped out the headlight bulbs to LED which is good enough for me out front but the bright red tail lamp covers would look much better on rear end. Im not sure it's plug and play though?

 

[Deadman]

Why not make it unique instead of copying something that's already popular and all over the road? If you are dumping coin, make it how you want it, instead of following a pattern of a factory produced unit.

 

[st381183]

Why? I embraced buying my XLT for several thousands of dollars less to avoid expensive to replace tech. It’s the CCD, the lane assist, etc that will crap out and cost a small fortune to fix, replace, or just upkeep.

 

[aggiegrad05]

Why? I embraced buying my XLT for several thousands of dollars less to avoid expensive to replace tech. It’s the CCD, the lane assist, etc that will crap out and cost a small fortune to fix, replace, or just upkeep.

Or, ya know, all those things will be just fine for the life of the vehicle and I’ll get to enjoy a smooth, safe, ride while getting my butt massaged. That’s also a possibility. Everyone is so doom-and-gloom about all the new tech, sheesh.

 

[sjwhiteley]

Or, ya know, all those things will be just fine for the life of the vehicle and I’ll get to enjoy a smooth, safe, ride while getting my butt massaged. That’s also a possibility. Everyone is so doom-and-gloom about all the new tech, sheesh.

Haha. The wife is like that. Many years ago, got her a car with electric windows. Complained that this new tech would be something else to go wrong, even though electric windows are one of the simplest technologies.

ironically, after 150000 miles, both passenger side window motors packed in.

if you see a future problem, you will find a problem. We are surrounded by pretty advanced technology that borders on wizardry that just works - we just don’t notice it.

 

[Deadman]

Or, ya know, all those things will be just fine for the life of the vehicle and I’ll get to enjoy a smooth, safe, ride while getting my butt massaged. That’s also a possibility. Everyone is so doom-and-gloom about all the new tech, sheesh.

Let's be honest, anything that can fail, WILL fail at some time. Hopefully we are not the owners at that point, but there's gonna be a crapload of electrical issues at some point. I've never bought an extended warranty in my life, and this electronic nightmare caused me to purchase on to cover my azz on all this crap failing.

 

[Drew47000000]

I guess what im trying to figure out is if anyone here has replaced the front grille or rear tail lamps? Cant seem to find any info regarding that installation?
Thank you

 

[Flexpedition]

Can't speak for the Expedition itself, but other Fords that offer either/or incandescent and LED rear tail lights are plug-n-play after some FORScan tweaking is performed. Sometimes the verbage used is "high line" and "low line".

Well documented on F150 and Fusion boards. You could be treading new water trying to identify what voltage needs to be on what pin for the incandescent and then figuring out what the same position on the LED lamp is looking for. If you are FORScan comfortable you should be alright. But don't expect unplug and install & done.


The front grille will be bolt on. But just be forewarned, there is zero generic aftermarket, almost non-existent in salvage (most wrecks are going forward) and the dealer list price is pretty amazing. IMO the best bang for the buck here would be custom paint. To each his own though.

Compared to most vehicle, the grille is a little different in that the Plat, Limited, XLT, XL, and SSV all share the same behind-the-scene panel (Part JL1Z-8A284-AA) The chrome, dark grey, silver, etc. bits that then gets mounted to it, beit bars or honeycomb, are what makes each trim level unique.