Today I took possession of what is probably my last project vehicle - a 2003 Explorer Centennial with a 4.6L SOHC V8, 5R55S automatic transmission and rear wheel drive.
The following threads are related to this vehicle:
Next project vehicle?
DOHC 4.6L V8 build
Motorized pre-oiler
4.6L DOHC head cooling and crossover delete mods
2003 Centennial 4.6L Engine Removal
ATF to Fluid Cooler for my 2003 Centennial
There were only 4,000 of these Explorers manufactured and they all were identical inside and out. They have black exteriors to match the only color available on the Ford Model T. There is a badge on each side and rear to identify the anniversary model. The Centennial is basically a more expensive Limited with some unique interior and exterior combinations. I prefer the black wheel well trim over the normal gray on the Limited and the gold on the Eddie Bauer.
The exterior is in decent condition considering the age of the vehicle and the mileage (181,800). There are no significant dents or dings but the paint on the wheel well trim is starting to show some wear.
The rear panel is broken which is typical for the 3rd generation.
There is virtually no rust on the underside.
Which is typical of a vehicle that has been located in Greenville, SC since new.
The leather on the driver seat is in pretty good condition.
The rest of the leather and all of the carpet is in very good condition.
Officially, I am only the second owner. The vehicle was purchased new by the parents of the seller and she never transferred the title into her name. There's not a lot of spare room in the engine compartment and I plan to use all of it.
My near term plans are to install:
ScanGauge II to read transmission fluid temperature (TFT)
Remote mounted full flow engine oil filter for ATF
Remote mounted full flow & bypass engine oil filters
Pod type engine oil pressure gauge
Electric pump engine pre-oiler
I'll probably remove the chrome side step bars that are fairly heavy & just in the way upon entering/exiting
My farther term plans are to:
Replace 4.6L SOHC V8 with rebuilt 2003 Aviator 4.6L DOHC V8
Install 2003 Mach 1 intake manifold, throttle body & plenum
Install billet fuel rails with mounted fuel pressure gauge
Generate custom tune using Advantage III software package
Beef up 5R55S transmission
Install Aviator front spindles and brakes
Eventually I might:
Purchase and install some type of forced induction
Install a "stealth" high performance exhaust system
The following threads are related to this vehicle:
Next project vehicle?
DOHC 4.6L V8 build
Motorized pre-oiler
4.6L DOHC head cooling and crossover delete mods
2003 Centennial 4.6L Engine Removal
ATF to Fluid Cooler for my 2003 Centennial
There were only 4,000 of these Explorers manufactured and they all were identical inside and out. They have black exteriors to match the only color available on the Ford Model T. There is a badge on each side and rear to identify the anniversary model. The Centennial is basically a more expensive Limited with some unique interior and exterior combinations. I prefer the black wheel well trim over the normal gray on the Limited and the gold on the Eddie Bauer.
The exterior is in decent condition considering the age of the vehicle and the mileage (181,800). There are no significant dents or dings but the paint on the wheel well trim is starting to show some wear.
The rear panel is broken which is typical for the 3rd generation.
There is virtually no rust on the underside.
Which is typical of a vehicle that has been located in Greenville, SC since new.
The leather on the driver seat is in pretty good condition.
The rest of the leather and all of the carpet is in very good condition.
Officially, I am only the second owner. The vehicle was purchased new by the parents of the seller and she never transferred the title into her name. There's not a lot of spare room in the engine compartment and I plan to use all of it.
My near term plans are to install:
ScanGauge II to read transmission fluid temperature (TFT)
Remote mounted full flow engine oil filter for ATF
Remote mounted full flow & bypass engine oil filters
Pod type engine oil pressure gauge
Electric pump engine pre-oiler
I'll probably remove the chrome side step bars that are fairly heavy & just in the way upon entering/exiting
My farther term plans are to:
Replace 4.6L SOHC V8 with rebuilt 2003 Aviator 4.6L DOHC V8
Install 2003 Mach 1 intake manifold, throttle body & plenum
Install billet fuel rails with mounted fuel pressure gauge
Generate custom tune using Advantage III software package
Beef up 5R55S transmission
Install Aviator front spindles and brakes
Eventually I might:
Purchase and install some type of forced induction
Install a "stealth" high performance exhaust system
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