What's the difference between Ford Expedition touring and ford expedition?

[Dallas Rockford]

Does anyone know what the difference is? In 15 years of owning Ford Expeditions, this is the first I've heard this Touring term.

Thanks!

 

[GAINMOB]

Go on Ford website and build one...u can find out what that package offers...I saw it when I built one for fun but don't remember what the options were

Mr. 10K

 

[Dallas Rockford]

thanks....mine is a 2006 so not sure that would apply, but thank you for the idea

 

[GAINMOB]

I think the touring only came to existence recently

Mr. 10K

 

[GAINMOB]

How was the term used?

Mr. 10K

 

[Dallas Rockford]

it was used in regards to conversion kits for air suspension shocks. My mechanic says the ones i got won't fit but they seem like the correct pn's .
there is one odd version called ford expedition touring noted on the strut makers site - only time I've ever seen that. i think i bought the correct ones.

going to sell the vehicle - I give up. thanks

 

[GAINMOB]

So ur trying to do a conversion from air to springs...that's done all the time here...what brand did u buy and what year is ur truck

Mr. 10K

 

[Dallas Rockford]

Unity

The manufacturer was Unity, sold by Complete Struts out of Florida.

Front part number:
2-61380C-008

Rear part number:
2-65080C-010

Sale price of $261


....and that's my story. My mechanic says they don't fit.

 

[Gruz7]

Oh boy, now you have me nervous I have 4 new struts from them sitting in my garage with a leveling on them waiting to be mounted on the truck. I was certain there was no difference from touring and standard Expedition so I the first ones that came up. I am going to put them on on Saturday so I'll let you know if mine fit but if they don't boy am I going to be upset.
Was there a reason the mechanic gave you for them not fitting?

 

[Gruz7]

Uh-Oh, i just did a bit of research, if you do not have existing air suspension then "Rear part number:
2-65080C-010"
this part you and I bought will not fit in the strut housing and you instead need to buy the part number:
2-15080-006
for the rear struts.....
I think this is right. But let me know how they don't fit if you could.

 

[Gruz7]

So another question, does your truck have existing air bags?

Also if you bought all 4 shocks/struts the fronts should at least fit fine.

Edit: I'm currently on hold with complete struts and are waiting to get to bottom of yours and (hopefully not) my issue.

 

[Dallas Rockford]

My mechanic told me the holes do not line up.

This would be an easy repair with a lift - unfortunately I don't have that on my dirveway.

I had an air suspension system - not sure if the called it "touring" - I've never seen that referenced anywhere. And yes, the car has air bags for passenger and driver.

I am ready to melt the vehicle down and sell it for scrap, or I may drive it off a cliff. I'm also considering dousing it with gas and burning it to the ground.

 

[Dallas Rockford]

Also, each existing shock is an air bag construction.

 

[Gruz7]

Also, each existing shock is an air bag construction.

Lol... Well as far as I'm concerned and "complete struts" when I called them, the touring is just another word for the regular expedition should be no real difference and they told me that they should fit fine... I'm doing mine Saturday so I'll know by then

 

[Dallas Rockford]

Since you seem to have the same parts, if you dont mind, please let me know how you make out.

Much appreciated.

 

[Gruz7]

Since you seem to have the same parts, if you dont mind, please let me know how you make out.



Much appreciated.

Will do man, I'll be getting them on tomorrow, hopefully. Lol

 

[Dallas Rockford]

Success?

Failure?

Anything?

Thanks

 

[Gruz7]

Success?



Failure?



Anything?



Thanks

Sorry, getting lift finished by my mechanic because of all the seized bolts it was too much of a pain with my hand tools but so far the front fit just fine!

 

[Dallas Rockford]

Curiosity is killing me....did it work?

 

[Gruz7]

Curiosity is killing me....did it work?

Lol oh sorry forgot about this thread somehow... Yes it fit just fine!!!