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GrassHopper
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• Laramie, WY, USA |
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• Registered on 4/25/2004 |
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 Posted:4/25/2004 18:42 |
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Hey, thought I would quit lurking and let everyone Know I am here. Just got a 2000 Excursion for a super deal. $9600 for 4x4 xlt with the 5.4 L at 105k miles. It was a fleet vehicle to haul mentaly handicapped kids around Wyoming. Big state, almost all highway miles. Been realy pleased with it so far. I have replaced the shocks and added an antisway bar. Only thing I am a little nervous about is how long this engine is going to last. I don't tow so the smaller gas engine is ok for my family (6) but wonder how it compares for longeivity to the larger v10 in a vehicle this big. Any thoughts? So far no oil use or any thing wrong that I can tell. In any case, thanks for all the good posts as it has been useful for the repairs I have done ( 3 door lock actuators ). |
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E. Long
 
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/23/2001 |
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 Posted:4/25/2004 20:39 |
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Hey, thought I would quit lurking and let everyone Know I am here. Just got a 2000 Excursion for a super deal. $9600 for 4x4 xlt with the 5.4 L at 105k miles. It was a fleet vehicle to haul mentaly handicapped kids around Wyoming. Big state, almost all highway miles. Been realy pleased with it so far. I have replaced the shocks and added an antisway bar. Only thing I am a little nervous about is how long this engine is going to last. I don't tow so the smaller gas engine is ok for my family (6) but wonder how it compares for longeivity to the larger v10 in a vehicle this big. Any thoughts? So far no oil use or any thing wrong that I can tell. In any case, thanks for all the good posts as it has been useful for the repairs I have done ( 3 door lock actuators ). |
Drew,
Welcome to the community and congrats on the purchase! That is definitely a great deal.
To address your concern about the engine...I wouldn't be too worried about it. I would however be concerned about the transmission at this point if it has not been rebuilt yet. How's the power? Seem good for 105k on tne motor?
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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Posted:4/26/2004 04:32 |
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The V10 is only the V8 with 2 more cylinders. Basically the same engine. They share many of the same parts. Longevity shouold be the same with proper care and maintenance.
Take Eric's advice and start caring for your tranny! I'd make sure it has fresh fluid.
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GrassHopper
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• Laramie, WY, USA |
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• Registered on 4/25/2004 |
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Posted:4/27/2004 20:30 |
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Power seems fine to me, although I don't have much to compare to. Thanks for the feeback, and I will be sure to baby the transmission. |
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bjeepin2
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• Slidell, LA, USA |
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• Registered on 5/7/2004 |
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Posted:5/7/2004 10:11 |
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cool i just one too |
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dddenio
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• Detroit Lakes, MN, USA |
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• Registered on 8/18/2004 |
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Posted:8/19/2004 16:38 |
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| Quote: | | Power seems fine to me, although I don't have much to compare to. Thanks for the feeback, and I will be sure to baby the transmission. |
What kinda milage you seeing with the 5.4? I used to have an Expedition with the 5.4. 10-12 around town, 13 highway (72mph), 15 on 2-lane (60mph). You may get another 100 on the motor, they go along time these days. A buddy had the 5.4 in EXPY & his oil pump went while idling (warming up) in driveway. Motor didn't last very long after getting starved for oil. It had 157k
Incredible price for the X. 
Dennis
2002 7.3L Excursion 4x4, FTVB, MBRP 4" SS Exhaust, Rancho 9000X shocks, "V" code Front Springs & "B" Code Rear Springs, Ride Rite AirBags, Rear Hellwig Swaybar, Cut Front BumpStops, DieselSite Ext Trans Filter Kit - Coolant Filter Kit & 203 stat, "Scotpart" mod, "Hutched & Pooned", "LandYot" Radius Rods
2001 7.3L F250 CC SB 4x4 with banks monster SS 4", pillar guages, BTS Trans, Cale tuned 6 pos chip, 6oh Trans Cooler, Rancho 9,000X Shocks, DieselSite - Coolant Filter Kit & 203 stat. "Sound Deadend the Cab"
2001 7.3L F350 CC LB 4x4 5" Exhaust, pillar guages, BTS Trans, US Gear Underdrive, DP 6 pos chip, V10 Trans Cooler, DieselSite - Coolant Filter Kit, Evans Coolant, 203 stat, DI reg Fuel Return, GT38R BB Turbo, AFE 2 Intake, Banks Intercooler, Air Rite Bags, |
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