smcnich

I've been lurking for a while and finally started posting. Got a new 2013 XLT 302a, 5.0, screw, bucket seats, 4x4 offroad package, rubber floor mats, about a month ago. Got it for about $33k before TTL. Would have loved an FX4, but out of my price range.

Traded in a 99 Explorer Sport with 218k and a burnt out transmission (the drive shaft was in the trunk). Didn't get anything for it, but got the $1,500 trade allowance rebate, so that was more than I could sell it for.

One week after I had it, I swapped the chrome grill for a color matched FX4 grill. After that I swapped the chrome tow hooks for black ones and got the bed Line-Xed. Here's some pics:

Franchi Motorsports

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Welcome to the boards! Nice truck!

joe mcmillan

Ah man you should have got the Ecoboost!!!
That's what many others will tell you.
Welcome aboard and enjoy your truck.

smcnich

Ha I actually was set on the Ecoboost, but the local dealer had this one on the lot with everything else I wanted. Don't regret the 5.0 at all though. It's a huge improvement in power and mileage from the Explorer. The Explorer had 4.10 gears and got about 14mpg highway. I'm averaging over 19mpg with this truck (city & highway) and I don't really tow any more than my 4 wheeler on a small utility trailer.

Marc D

Welcome from SoCal. Your first Fx mods were perfect. I'm not a big chrome guy and it seems all of the big 3 thought chrome was the way to go on the front ends. Everybody has their own taste but I like the clean look you have. Good motor choice.