Make your Expedition look like a Platinum?

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Drew47000000

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Thats all really good information. Thanks for sharing.

I'm hoping to score some LED tail lamps on ebay because the price at the parts counter is gut wrenching. If and when I find some I will come back on here to try and get Forscan tips. I have very limited experience but think I can get through it when the time comes. But its good to know its not just a quick plug and play operation. As long as I dont have to wire in resistors or solder anything im up for trying it.

For the grill I noticed that the Platinum has a camera enabled Ford emblem. Does my XLT Ford emblem and center chrome bars need to come off or can I leave it? I'd really like to just swap out my charcoal painted mesh/honey comb inserts and put the bright chrome Plat inserts in if possible. I couldn't make heads/tails when searching the Ford Online part stores which # was the correct piece unfortunately. Open to ideas or tips if anyone has any.

I also saw these knock off chrome fog trim pieces. I noticed in the pictures they did exactly what I'd like to with the Grill. That must be an XLT they used given those running boards.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Chrome-Fro...a=0&pg=2060778&_trksid=p2060778.c100278.m3478
 

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I don't care that much about the look of a Platinum. Externally, for me it would be the grill... but I would like having the speed limit (sign) display next to the digital MPH as in the Platinums. I didn't buy a cheap model either. Makes no sense to withhold a safety or ticket preventative option to push buyers to the next level--fancier seats plus more and different interior features ought to be the draw.
 

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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.

None of the above technology is “new”, it’s been around for quite a while. My wife had a 2008 Infiniti M45x with adaptive cruise, lane keeping, etc, etc. Every bit of technology was rock solid right up to the day we sent it on it’s way. The transmission went at 142K miles and we sold it for parts since it wasn’t worth putting $5K into a transmission for a $7K car. I’d more concerned about the technology in the engine and transmission than I would in the rest of the vehicle.
 

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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?
I did a full conversion on my XLT F-150 - both front and rear OEM lights. Ryan B was the guy who built the harness for the fronts. It's pretty easy to do the conversion. The only reason I have yet to do it is because of the cost. I was able to snag like new headlights and tail lights for my truck for $1300 all in. It's easily double that right now for the Expy based on all of the listings I've gone through on ebay.
 
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I did a full conversion on my XLT F-150 - both front and rear OEM lights. Ryan B was the guy who built the harness for the fronts. It's pretty easy to do the conversion. The only reason I have yet to do it is because of the cost. I was able to snag like new headlights and tail lights for my truck for $1300 all in. It's easily double that right now for the Expy based on all of the listings I've gone through on ebay.

So the Led Tail Lamps arent plug and play?

Anyone know how to disassemble the front grille? I cant find anything online.

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So the Led Tail Lamps arent plug and play?

Anyone know how to disassemble the front grille? I cant find anything online.

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Nope. On my F-150, I had to make an adapter harness that went between the lights and the wiring harness. Then I had to recode via Forscan. Sounds complicated but it wasn't. If you can follow online instructions and have basic wiring/soldering skills, it's cake.
 

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I owned a platinum f350...I prefer less chrome / bright work....I bought a MAX, Limited, STEALTH!
 

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I owned a platinum f350...I prefer less chrome / bright work....I bought a MAX, Limited, STEALTH!

The platinums actually have very little chrome, it’s brushed nickel instead. The Ltds have a lot more chrome than the Platys do.

Yes, I’m being pedantic.
 
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