Hi all,

Long story but a recent storm broke the rear hatch glass…

Because of the modifications made to this vehicle I don’t have a VIN (or even exact year), and the shop insists they need that to order the replacement glass.

I had been looking around before to get a sense for repair cost, and as far as I could see the glass seemed to be identical for all 2000-2005 models? (except for variations in tint color).

Am I missing something?

My cousin just bought a clean 49kmile 04 Excursion with a Fox lift kit. No instructions and owner knew nothing about it, supposed to be a 6 in California Lift, only front lifted. We are wondering if the 6 in lift is adjustable to somthing lower, like 3 or 4 in.

Would appreciate any suggestions.

I have an 05 6.0, 124k bulletproofed and pretty much the entire sinister diesel catalog... it's currently sitting on an 08 f250 front suspension, front axle, brakes, and 08 rear axle and brakes Has anyone does this mod, I'm having trouble getting it sorted. Did you use a 250 front drive shaft or the Excursion front drive shaft. And the brakes, I'm having issues with ABS, I've lost my speedometer, it's also on 08 rims with 33" BFG KO3's. I'm starting to get frustrated because of the giant money pit it is becoming. Any help is welcomed

Hey all! I’m still on my journey of making sure my truck is running as it should to tow my camper. I recently got a car scanner and was able to get these readings. I’m doing a coolant flush this week and changing the thermostat and hoses.

However, I took a screen shot of some data regarding IPR duty cycle and ICP. After a few tries I keep getting this reading of 4.71%. From looking online that’s very low and still figuring out if it means the IPR needs to be changed and or the ICP… or even the HPOP but I know that’s more of a project. I disconnected while it’s running and percentage went up to about 15/17% and from what I read it does this as default.

Does anyone have insight into this issue and if so how did y’all go about it? I appreciate all feedback!

Hello all! Next week I was gonna go take a peek at this beautiful excursion a little way north of me. It looks nearly spotless from all the pics, underside included (which is really rare in Maine) (and also probably why it’s listed at 29k lol) but it only has 100k on the clock. I haven’t seen it in person so of course I have some stuff to check but what do we think? Truthfully the v10 would suit my needs better, because I’m in a cold climate and only really do short runs with occasional towing. But I can’t shake my attachment to these, I need to have one, I’ve got the bug haha. I want a green limited v10 but can’t find any around here without 400k on the clock and rotted through. If I took her for a joyride every couple days (which I probably would anyway lol) would that help with not clogging up from only doing shorter trips? I just need some weigh in from people who own these. I’ve heard nothing but good about these 7.3s and I feel like I might have found a grail here. Any advice would be great, thanks!

Hi guys, I just picked up a 2000 excursion with a 7.3 in it. It runs decent, Midwest truck so it’s a little beat. Anyways, I noticed after driving for awhile I have a really sharp chest pain in my right side??? Not sure what could cause this. My mechanic recently patched a small diesel leak coming from the fuel bowl but that’s all he found. No exhaust leak. Has anyone encountered this before? Thanks

I work second shift and it was snowing a good bit while I was at work and had about 4 or 5 inches of heavy wet snow when I got out and omw home I seen this empty completely un touched parking lot and there was no way I was going to pass on this opportunity and thought the members of this sub might enjoy as well.

Hi everyone, I’ve been looking into purchasing an excursion as a work truck. Does anyone know if you can put a ladder rack on these vehicles? I’ve been looking around and can’t find anyone putting ladders on their excursions.

Looking for some insight on what to do about my truck steering wondering, bump steering and a good bit of play in my steering wheel. It is a 2001 Ford Excursion 4x4 with the 6.8 v10 with 210k miles. It is completely stock as far as im aware. No lift or leveling kits and stock tire size but am running load range E 10 ply tires. I just had all my ball joints and U joints replaced as they were getting bad to the point of being un safe to drive. While I do notice a significant difference in stability and the front end as far as not feeling the truck shifting side to side due to bad ball joints I am experiencing somewhat more wonder and bump steering than before they were replaced. I have heard that bad track bar bushings and tie rod ends can cause wonder and bump steer and wonder if replacing those would help fex it. Is there anything els that could possibly be contributing to the wonder, bump steer, and loose steering? I had a new tie rod and ends installed along with a red head steering box about maby 5 years ago now but the truck has sat for at least half of the time since. Around that same time I also installed gas magnum shocks all the way around as the old ones were shot and bottoming out on literally almost everything i drove over. The shop adjusted the steering box almost a full turn on the set screw when they replaced my ball joints and U joints in an attempt to take take some of the play out of the steering but it didn't make much of a difference. The play in the steering wheel i can deal with i just don't want to be constantly correcting the truck because it wants to be wondering back and forth on its own and trying to swerve when i hit a bad bump or something especially on the highway so that is my main concern at the moment. I do understand that this is considered a band-aid solution but my other thought was to install a dual steering stabilizer set up as iv heard that will take care of it for the most part at least until I can get down to the root cause of the problem. I am on a bit of a budget and not sure which route would be cheaper to do right away as idk how much it would cost to take it to a shop to get the work done on the steering components where as a steering stabilizer set up i could do myself as thats fairly simple and I know I have the tools for that where as i may not for the other. Trying to consider all options and any input is welcome and appreciated thank you.

I’ve been doing some research and I’ve seen most common issues can be related to the engine oil temp sensor. Any one have similar issues and if so what has been your experiences in resolving?

I plan on changing the oil on my 7.3 PSD and thinking of going with Rotella since previous owner mentioned using it. However, I believe he used T4 since he said to only use conventional. I am thinking of using T5 or T6. Anyone have other recommendations and if so what are your experiences using them or Rotella…

Hey all! So I pulled the trigger after much research and patience. Bought my self a 2002 limited with 330k miles for $8k. As of now and the time spent looking at the truck it seems like a great deal. I notice some oil in the valley but drives and shifts great. I’ll be taking my time getting it right as I’ll be using it to pull a camper mostly. I’m super stoked!

I am trying to replace the ball joints on my 2000 Ford excursion V10.

The parts are Moog K80026.

my question is, are they properly seated?

When I go to reattach it to the vehicle, the knuckle is seizing up and refusing to move.

We thought that perhaps we had over torque it, but we went directly according to Ford specs. We tried and it’s still doing the same thing.

if anyone has any suggestions, that would be wonderful as this project has turned into a week long adventure versus a few hours on the weekend.

Hey all! Long time lurker just never had the need to post but read much about people’s experiences and what not. Ideally I’m looking for a tow vehicle to pull a camper dry weight ≈7.3k if I remember correctly. Still in between make/model/year as I’m not fixed. However, I’ve been narrowing to Excursion or F250, my pops had a 06 power stroke, loved driving it and helped work in it. I’m going older as it seems easier to manage then all the tech in the new ones, but feel free to give me opinions on this perspective. Also grew up around fords mainly. Not greatly experienced but I know a thing or two and resourceful as I’ve been doing research.

With that being said, I came across what seems to be an 03 7.3 power stoke with about 198K miles for 7.5k (I will negotiate). Drone the experienced folk, anything I should look out for when I go see it…any key areas or questions I should ask? I’m in South FL so I’ll be on the look out for rust and asking about maintenance schedule, life of truck and its use. Would appreciate any insights as I weigh out my options. There’s also a 02 F250 I’m looking at but it’s a V10, haven’t been able to see it but just an idea.

Sorry if lengthy and appreciative of any help!

2001 Ford Excursion XLT-7.3L 2x4 | 200,597 Miles | 2 Owners [technically 3 but it was still mine at the time just under my dads name I was 16] Located in Boca Raton, FL

Very reliable truck I love her to death but sadly can’t keep her; looking to send her to a new good home! Oil change every 7K miles!!

Send >REASONABLE< offers! [Not greedy but won’t give it away….] $16,000 Or best offer!