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AvroAero
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• Toronto, XX, Canada |
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• Registered on 9/2/2007 |
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 Posted:9/2/2007 14:21 |
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Hi,
I'm new here and looking into getting a excursion PSD asap. I currently own a modded 4.6L Expedition and hate the lack of power and am kinda turned off by the mileage. I want the diesel for the crazy power and more room.
My uncle is looking into a F250 and him and my dad have come to hate the 6L from what they've heard. Are they really that bad? He was told the 6L almost put ford out of business which I find hard to believe. I'd get a 7.3L right away only there are limited amount available in this hippy province of Ontario, and those that are I'm afraid will have to many miles to be reliable enough to tweak for more power.
What are the problems with the 6L? Are they throughout all the years?
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 7/24/2002 |
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• 1,800 posts |
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Posted:9/2/2007 14:40 |
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The first year 6.0L (2003) had the most bugs and quirks but nothing that Ford & Navistar couldn't resolve when they got to the table and worked together.
Out of the 6.0L Excursions I believe the 2005 model had the most engine dependability but that all depends on who you ask,I know JohnBoy and other 05 owners will chime in 
The 6.0L Excursion was available from 2003.5 to 2005 which of course was the last year of Excursion production. 
If you're looking for a 7.3L I've seen most in the 60k to 120k miles range in varying conditions,options and so on,many of them in fact located in Texas for some weird reason 
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 9/3/2002 |
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Posted:9/2/2007 16:55 |
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They are out of production so start searching 
Get an oasis done and just like with ANY used car, motorcycle, moped, it's the luck of the draw and maintenance !
2005 6.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Ex
2003 6.0L 4x4 Limited Ex - traded in (BooHoo )
"The Republicans should back off and let men marry men, women marry women, and legalize abortion. In three generations there would be no Democrats." |
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200Proof
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• Houston, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 10/9/2004 |
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• 28 posts |
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Posted:9/4/2007 17:01 |
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I have an 04' 6.0 with 75,000 miles and have had no problems in regards to the motor.
2004 Excursion Limited - Black, 6.0 PSD, 4x4
3" Donahoe Racing lift w/ B code rear springs, Pro Comp Xtreme Alloy 6005 wheels & 315/70/17 tires, Donahoe Racing Signature series shocks, Rancho steering stabilizer, Landyot Radius Rods, 30mm rear sway bar, billet grill w/ black Ford emblems, Prodigy brake control, K-40 front & rear radar detector, Eclipse AVN5495 Nav/DVD w/ back-up camera, PAC Steering wheel Interface, Dynaudio 240 MKII components, JL Audio XR-650 CSi components, JL Audio XR-650 CXi, JL Audio Stealth Box 300w sub, JL Audio 450/4 amp, (2) JL Audio 300/2 amps, Clifford G5 alarm, SCT Xcal2 w/ Innovative Diesel Tunes & Edge Attitude Monitor
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02excursion73
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• Herndon, VA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/8/2007 |
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• 46 posts |
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Posted:9/10/2007 18:41 |
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My business owns an 05 F450 crew cab with the 6.0. This truck has an 11' utility body on it, tows a trailer and hauls five guys around every day. We have never had a single problem in two years. I still like the 7.3 in my Excursion better even though the 6.0 is a bit more high tech and smoother running.
I test drove an 04 Ex with a 6.0 and prefer the [i]sound[/i] of the 7.3 also. All a matter of preference!
2002 Excursion 4*4 Limited, Motorcraft AIS, Oil Crossover Tube, Zoodad Mod, Pirelli ATR 285's, Magnaflow 4" exhaust with 3.5" downpipe and twin mufflers,
V codes with mini spring packs, Modified F codes, Rancho steering stabilizer, Edelbrock shocks, 05 X rear anti sway bar, V10 Trans cooler, Diesel Site 203 Thermostat. |
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Douglas Dircks
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• New Richland, MN, USA |
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• Registered on 11/13/2003 |
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• 118 posts |
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Posted:9/20/2007 22:48 |
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My wifes 00 X has 177K miles and still runs like it did when bought with 104K miles. Looked for three months back in 03. $20K out the door in mint condition. One owner came from Canada, 100K mile ESP.
Good luck finding one now. The 03 7.3's are going for around $30K here in MN. Most 6.0 X's are $30-40K. Most 00 have a lot of miles on them so if your trying to finance one your going to have problems. 1 in 10 2000 X's are diesel powered. By 2004 the gap was 50/50. In 2005 most had the V10 motor which were said to be extra motors not going into 05 Super Duty's.
2000 was the last run of the forged rod 7.3 so if you want to go crazy that's the motor to get.
2001 was the year of the mechanical diode failure in the tranny.
Over on the RV forums a member tows a huge 40ft+ camper around with his 03 6.0 X and he says he's much happier now than when he had his 00 7.3 X.
They say when the they run they run really good.
BTW, mines been pretty trouble free. A driver side lower ball joint and hub at 165K. Alternator at 155K, CPS at 114K then at 124K.
00 Excursion Limited 4x4 PSD 265/75/16 Ravo's Centerline rims Python 871XP
99 F250 x-cab short bed XLT 4x4 PSD 295/75/16 American Racing rims Viper 550 ESP stainless steel MAAP nerf bars Putco four piece grill inserts bumper poles and mud flaps air bags triple pillar pod Autometer Ultra Light fiberglass tannue cover and topper programmed pcm pulling 22 psi
99 F350 crew cab long bed drw Lariat 4x4 PSD 255/85/16 Python 871XP AIS fold down fifth wheel ball |
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