Expedition totaled

[JExpedition07]

Going to check out a 2013 EL tomorrow, maybe a bit better shape than the 2011 Limited.

The 11’ wasn’t awful but Drivers seat and wheel had a bit of wear on them. Would have to at least replace leather seat with the wrinkles. Wheel would be easier fix.

 

[Adieu]

Going to check out a 2013 EL tomorrow, maybe a bit better shape than the 2011 Limited.

The 11’ wasn’t awful but Drivers seat and wheel had a bit of wear on them. Would have to at least replace leather seat with the wrinkles. Wheel would be easier fix.

Wrinkles are dirt and disappear if brushed out and cleaned properly....unless it's totally cracked already

Wheel has airbag and multifunction controls so is probably a more complex replacement than a seat/seatbottom cover

 

[Greg S]

Can anyone help me out here, Anyone go from a regular length to an EL?

What I’m particularly wondering is if you noticed an large acceleration difference besides just a bit on the 5.4L. Will I regret not having a short bus with 3.73s? Also is the Limited standard with HD tow?

Sorry to hear about your unfortunate accident, J.

I traded in my 2008 Expedition Eddie Bauer regular WB for a 2016 Expedition EL XLT 4x4 about a year ago. I am very happy with my decision to go from a short WB to an EL. I think the difference is only about 14 inches or so, but the truck handles better IMO (especially when towing - longer wheelbase = better stability under load), and I can fit a 4x8 sheet of plywood with both rows folded and the gate closed if I ever need to haul anything big. Better than a pickup as I still have the seating capacity when I need it. And the cargo room with the 3rd row up is MUCH better than the regular WB.

The drivetrains aren't an apples to apples comparison, but I do have the 3.73 gears on my '16 due to the EL, and also have the HD tow package. The Ecoboost is awesome...I don't really miss my 5.4L at all. This thing flies and tows like a dream compared to my 08. (Note that my '08 was a 2WD and did not have the HD tow, so it had the 3.31 gears).

Best of luck in your hunt, but to answer your question on the regular WB vs. EL, I would go with the EL every time. It is a little harder to park due to the added turning radius, but the extra room is very much worth the trade-off IMO.

 

[JExpedition07]

I put an offer in on a 2013 Limited EL that I liked, will see if I get a call back. I think I was close enough but that’s for them to determine.

The rims are a little too bling for me on these Limiteds, they are like mirrors too much chrome. Besides that I think I like the interiors and all that jazz.

 

[1955moose]

J, glad your ok. These SUVs bulk make up for the cruddy mileage. Life's funny, when you have a small issue like you had awhile back, the problems switch gears. Your fine, that's what counts. I've been in my share of accident's, and am still here to talk to you guys 64 years later, sometimes I wonder why. Don't worry about the power difference of the bigger SUV. You'll get to a point in your life where going fast doesn't matter, you inevitably slow down. That's a good thing. When I was younger, I wanted Motorcycles or cars that could do over 120 or better. Thank God I never fell off, came close once. These days, getting the Expedition up to a quick romp to 80, does the trick. Take your time, find a clean, issue free new baby!

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[Dorzak]

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[ManUpOrShutUp]

You'll get to a point in your life where going fast doesn't matter, you inevitably slow down.

My dad is 72 and hasn't reached that point yet. His driving is a little scary tbh - driving at 26 y/o speeds with 72 y/o reflexes. :x

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

I went from an 05 regular to a 17 EL... not apples to apples by any means with the 5.4 compared to the 3.5. My 17 would blow the doors off my 05. Both with the HD tow package and 3.73.

Sorry to hear about your truck JE, I am glad you are okay.

I completely agree with Boose as I did the same thing.

 

[ExpeditionAndy]

My dad is 72 and hasn't reached that point yet. His driving is a little scary tbh - driving at 26 y/o speeds with 72 y/o reflexes. :x

There is something to be said about experience.

 

[LokiWolf]

My dad is 72 and hasn't reached that point yet. His driving is a little scary tbh - driving at 26 y/o speeds with 72 y/o reflexes. :x

My Dad is 67 and still drives Race Cars at VERY high rates of speeds on many different Road courses several times a year!

Been there myself, just not doing any semi pro driving anymore. Haven’t got the time for it with family and work obligations.


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[1955moose]

Man up, he's not only got 72 year old reflexes, but 72 year old eyes and ears. I can't see or hear things like I used to, and I'm 8 years younger than pop's!

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[jeff kushner]

I wanted Motorcycles or cars that could do over 120 or better. Thank God I never fell off, came close once.

I can tell you from the other side that going down on a race track at well over 120......was far less of a life-changing moment than running a faired-bike off the road & into a 4'dia Oak(2:30am, off camber 90 deg turn taken at my normal 45-50 instead of adjusting for being asleep)....was tossed off to the left by the windshield as the wheel bent to the right....THAT one was counted as a used "9 lives" moment but not the track incident. I lost my buddy Joe on a Yammy IT400...he actually hit the tree he ran into...and died 3 days later.


Sorry...dark memory...



So JE.....did you decide on the '13?

jeff

 

[guspech750]

Very glad the truck did it’s job on protecting you. Just an FYI. After a drunk driver plowed me head on. I had concussion symptoms for some odd months. So be careful.


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[lbv150]

3/4 ton dodge ram slammed on brakes in front and I couldn’t stop in time. Hit him at about 35 miles per hour. He drove away when I called the police.

Wow sorry to hear that glad you are ok. My 1989 suffered the exact same thing last week with my son driving not even a 1/4 mile from home on our street. Turkey ran in the road guy in front stood on the brakes. It is in the process of getting repaired. Guy that stopped is totaled.

 

[bobmbx]

I can tell you from the other side that going down on a race track at well over 120......was far less of a life-changing moment than running a faired-bike off the road & into a 4'dia Oak(2:30am, off camber 90 deg turn taken at my normal 45-50 instead of adjusting for being asleep)....was tossed off to the left by the windshield as the wheel bent to the right....THAT one was counted as a used "9 lives" moment but not the track incident. I lost my buddy Joe on a Yammy IT400...he actually hit the tree he ran into...and died 3 days later.


jeff

One day, ended up going over the bars like a rock off a catapult, then flipping head over heels several times in air (catching glimpses of the bike doing the same thing right behind me, then hit the pavement....coral road...somewhere in the FL keys), ended up in the roots of a mangrove tree...watching helplessly as the still-running bike skidded right into me.

Ouch. I think I was 22 at the time. That was my mortality moment.

My 'never ride a MC again moment' occurred at about 130-140mph ('82 Suzuki GS1100EZ) when a junebug (or a rock) hit me square on my faceshield.

 

[Tom A]

I NEED A REAR WIPER ARM FOR MY 13 XL if you have one to spare, and an overhead console

 

[Adieu]

I NEED A REAR WIPER ARM FOR MY 13 XL if you have one to spare, and an overhead console

The eyeglass holder maplight and mirror thingie?

Which color do you need?

 

[jeff kushner]

My 'never ride a MC again moment' occurred at about 130-140mph ('82 Suzuki GS1100EZ) when a junebug (or a rock) hit me square on my faceshield.

A friend of mine was racing IoM in the 70's and he got hit with either a Junebug or really small bird........slid into one of those famous stone walls and never raced again. If we could just take a variables out of riding, it sure would be a lot safer<LOL> That ES was one bad bike, wasn't it? I rode a couple of track-prepped bikes prepared by one of Pops former mechanics and even after getting a chance to ride the "feared" TZ's a couple of years earlier at speed, the Zuk kicked some real ass....deadly fast!

Bob we might not agree on everything but watching your motorcycle chase you has to be one of the sickest feelings I ever experienced. You are truly helpless sometimes.


Sorry JE......didn't mean to hj. Are you shopping???

jeff

 

[gixer2000]

Oh man, I just saw this thread..

Sorry to hear J and glad to see everyone is ok.

Good luck finding a new one and hopefully you'll be joining us EL owners

 

[JExpedition07]

Sorry to hear about your truck JE, I am glad you are okay.

I completely agree with Boose as I did the same thing.

Thanks Andy! Nice to see you are still around the forum. How’s the 17’ doing any different projects going on lately?