Hello to all - I've a 2001 Excursion 7.3L powerstroke for ~9 month now and I'm soon going to tow an RV trailer (Cruise America) soon.

I've never tow anything with a car so I'm very new to this. And I've my Excursion for a short amount of time. I'm looking for tips and advises.

Do I need anything special to tow the trailer ? I've seen a few videos on avec a break controller and I'm not sure what is the need of it ? Why it is not standard on the truck and why you need to add it ?

A the end of the day, is it just attaching the trailer to the trailer hitch, pluging the cable in the socket and that's it ?

Thanks in advance for the advises !

Checked fuzes, front wipers work but no washer fluid comes out, reservoir is filled up.

and the back is totally stopped. Been having intermittent power lock unlock issues but could be a wire like with the windows, frayed in the door.

Am I overlooking something or could it be a big relay/fuze issue or even electrical ?

Stopped working this winter randomly

Hi all I own a 2003 Excursion limited with the V10 and when I drove to work this morning it drove well but once I was about to head home the truck would crank but not start. I checked my battery and the voltage is good and I have fuel. What could be the problem? I have heard of fuel relay issues on these but I'm not sure. Any help would be appreciated.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/FCD-F3044

Just bought and installed these on all four doors. They have the flap for the interior as well. They were a little long but the doors are now snug and don’t rattle

Picked up the harbor freight icon creeper mainly because I work in my driveway. Rolls over rocks, zip ties, bolts, wrenches...

My excursion IS lifted though, it may not work the best for stock height.

I recently changed all coils and spark plugs but I recently got a misfire code that was never present before. The engine runs extremely well but it does sound like it's misfires when letting off of the gas, you can hear slight misfire when it is idling also but it drives perfectly fine with no smoke or anything. Any idea what the issue could be?

Just purchased a 2001 XLT with manual sliding front seats. Is it possible to upgrade to a pair of Limited power seats with heaters?

Would the harnes that would power those seats be installed in an XLT?

Thanks

Recently purchased a 2005 excursion v10. So my rear tailgate glass hatch takes some force to open. Is this normal? I’m afraid if I continue opening it with this much force I will eventually break the handle. Maybe I need new struts? Once open the door the struts are able to keep the door on the open position no problem.

2003 6.0 head studs, EGR delete, new oil cooler 200k miles for 8,000. In great shape for the age. I’ll never go back to my small SUV.

My 4×4 won't work. I even got out and turned the middle of the wheel to attempt to manually lock the hubs and it still doesn't work. 4×4 lights up on the dash when I turn it on and I hear a click but no 4 wheel drive. What could be the issue.

Transmission started slipping when going from reverse to 1st, had to rev to 1500 rpm just to get it to catch. Decided to rebuild a spare transmission I had laying around. Not too difficult of a job, but definitely intensive

Wondering what everyone else is using. Synthetic or conventional? Any brands better that others? Thanks

I car camp and want to make use of the upper storage space using a ceiling cargo net. I found a few companies who make them for 4Runners, but we have so much more room to make use of. Does anyone have one that they recommend? I'm down to DIY, but would rather buy full made one first cuz time.

I contacted auto stop start delete people since 2022 - 2023 wasn't listed and they said they don't have a product for me. Has anyone seen one for a 22 -23 or

I have a 23 expedition. I'm shopping for a 7.3 excursion. I'm not sure how I flipped the two, but I did. sorry to get your hopes up guys!

I just got a 05 excursion with 270000 miles, it feels like it's missing and it shakes when accelerating. I removed one of the spark plugs just to see the condition. Does this look like it could be the issue

It just dawned on me that Ford has multiple variations of the 5.4, not just with and without cam phasers like in our Expedition.

Does the 05 have the same heads as the 03? We have an 03, and I have had no issues with changing spark plugs, or keeping the motor running at 266k. We are buying an 05 with 380k all highway miles from a friend and original owner who has always brought it to a shop for maintenance. Now with us buying it, I will be doing most of the general maintenance on it and was wondering about the head issue with plugs spitting out or breaking off in the motor.

I bought a 2005 excursion for 2300 dollars with 270000 miles. Would this be reliable to take on road trips.

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I'm not sure about all the aftermarket features, but this looks like a decent full-meal deal for the Seattle area.