The 7.3 is the most reliable engine ford will ever have in their trucks, I don't care about people arguing about power or speed, these were the golden Engines idgaf if 6.4 is faster or 6.7 is stronger I will always prefer a 7.3 any day
+Bill Weiss I said HAVE IN their trucks International and Navistar made the 7.3 but it is exclusively put in ford trucks such as how the 6.0 and 6.4 are made by international Navistar as well but out of the three engines put in fords the best one is the 7.3
martingallegos01 the 7.3 is a simple engine no where near as compilated as the 6.0 6.4 and 6.7 simplicity is the key for long gevity as well as good up keep
A lady at church had a 2002 limited excursion with the 7.3. It had 200k right now. It’s been sitting for a while because it’s too big for her to drive. Her dad just replaced the water pump and he was gonna sell it to me for 5,000
I love my Excursion selling it would be like losing a kidney! Its a v10 with 200k but is the most reliable and cost efficient truck I have ever owned. I couldn't imagine spending $60k for one of these new trucks that really don't do much better as an overall package. I paid $6k for mine 6 years ago.
I have a V10 F-450 with 385,000 Miles,and it's still solid.It's the first time I ever had a 6.8L when all I have had so far were 5.4L's.For a gas engine,it's still awesome with the amount of Torque it has.
I have people all the time offering to purchase mine. One guy got all upset because I would not sell it to him. I love asking other truck owners how many miles do they think my truck has at the fuel pump and auto parts store if we get to talking. Most guess a third or half of my milage and are shocked when I tell them. You could not get me to purchase a new Ford because they started making garbage in 2008. Our 09 Escape and MKX both keep having issues. Even if Ford recalls them they don't fix them right. Newest issue with both is the ABS modules need replacing. What is the changes that both vehicles would need that replaced at a little over 100,000 miles? I had to replace the steering column on the Escape after Ford did their recall re-programing of it. Then I had to sue them to recoup the money. Same thing is going to happen with the ABS issues on both cars. Ford knows well that they put defective products in their vehicals and they don't care. I think they do it to make the dealers happy because most people will not say anything and will pay to fix them.
You keep that excursion, we have had ours since 2004. Will not part with it they will never make big tanks like this again. I did put a big subwoofer in the back. I have to say I love it. And yes I have the original injectors. I've always changed the oil every 5,000 miles. Yuppers.
My grandpa bought a F250 7.3 brand new in 2001, its been all over the country. had a few similar issues, trans went out and around 150k, and he just did a water pump it last year, batteries and alternator the year before I believe. ive done several oil changes on it. I believe he has around 250k on it now, still runs just like it should! He also has the K&N intake on his, and is very happy with it. 5" exhaust and a hypertech tuner, usually on level 2 or 3. He still has the original injectors, etc, as well, as far as I know. Always runs the Michelin tires as well. Long live the 7.3!
As a loyal Lexus/Toyota buyer it's good to see a vehicle made by Ford be so durable. Seeing any Ford go 300k is a treat. Well done sir. It's all about good regular maintenance and the vehicle will take care of you. Even in my Lexus I change out major items like water pump, spark plugs, belts, starter, alternator hoses at 200k to keep everything sharp. Every vehicle I've had has gone passed 300k+ miles. In fact just seen my old Toyota sienna I sold locally yesterday running around town. That one had 336k. Raising a glass to 500k for you!
Rxonmymind my lexus gs is around 140k & my wife’s Scion tC is around 170k. Recently picked up a 7.3 that has 330k because I got bored of my cars and wanted to experience the long bed crew cab 6-speed reliable truck. Got it for $3,300 and couldn’t resist the offer.
You can try to tighten the steering play by adjusting the steering box pinion gear....loosen the nut on top of the box and turn the screw about 1/4 turn retighten the nut ...test drive repeat as necessary. 1/4 turn only per test.
I love that you guys used it as designed. It was intended to be a family suv that can be worked harder than a typical SUV. I have experience with a V10. 200k finally had a few issues like exhaust manifolds and door locks. Great truck, used as a church van, family car, and construction crew truck
My father has the same model. It has over 500K miles and it's still running. Only major mechanical fix was the transmission. Only because when I was a kid, he let me borrow it and I put it in park while it was still moving about 10mph. Looking to buy one for myself.
You can still find them if you're looking to spend 20 grand on it over the summer I picked up a 2003 Eddie Bauer 2 wheel drive 7.3 pretty cheap not running of course
Wow! I was rear ended by a 2005 Excursion. I was in a F150 with approx. 300 lbs of soggy oak wood planks in the bed. Would have probably killed me if the wood didn't stop the momentum. I have a fractured C2, was unconscious over half hour, lawyers won't challenge the off duty police driving or the off duty police first on the scene. No pictures. Other driver refused treatment. Was permitted to go home no breath test. No one called my wife for two hrs. Have been on lmtd disblty for four weeks. One more week then eval and hope back to work. Just checking on Excursion vids. To get proof he was able to maneuver on icy bridge and go around me or slow down and not nearly crush me if not for the wood in bed of truck. Great vehicle. I should be dead. Thank God. For small miracles.
I'm at 250k with mine. I change the oil regularly. The coolant, belt and hoses every six years. I've replaced all the leaking O rings including injector O rings. Still on the stock injectors. It does have a new set of glow plugs and the passenger side glow plug harness. Awesome rig. 7.3 is the best
They've gotten back to this. I've seen 6.2L v8 trucks turn in miles nicely. 3.5 EcoBoost can be reliable if owners treat the thing right. 3.7L v6 is good, 6.7 disel is fantastic, just as reliable as 7.3 with double the power and torque
My 02, Purchased new and just turned 87,000 miles and still in mint condition. Many updates and gets 17mpg city and over 20 highway, depends on how much I push the old foot feed. It sits in an air conditioned garage.
ive gotta say, im happy with my 7.3 has 170k on it, as far as i know it still has the original black CPS, injectors, turbo, no tuner has ever been on it, ive been using valvoline premium blue 15w40 and it seems to like it better than the rotella, fired right up unplugged below 0F outside with out issue. had the alternator replaced on it when i bought it. just took it in on monday to get the transmission rebuilt as far as i know its the factory installed transmission. it still drives but the converter has been rattling and ever since it started rattling, its been giving me fits in stop and go traffic, ive somewhat lost reverse a couple of times, one i had to keep the rpms up to keep it in reverse or it would drop back out, a second it went it and then just dropped out and wouldnt go back in reverse, ive had it start off in second gear, no slippage, and ive had the converter stop rattling after driving it put it in reverse, rattle goes away reverse grab hard like the lock up cluch in the converter is dragging and the engine bog down and trans temp starts to rise rapidly. stop and go traffic it will shift hard sometimes soft, sometimes very delayed. ive taken it to different shops all say it doesnt need anything nothing is wrong with it. but this most recent shop im still waiting to hear what they say. but with 170k i told them when i dropped it off its just best to rebuild it. other than that its been a great truck.
Assuming the alternator is of a similar design to mine... The voltage regulator is inside the alternator. It takes the hit and burns out. The windings should still be good.
Did you buy a 2002 excursion? You posted this 2 yrs ago. Just curious. I bought a 2002 ex with a 7.3, rust free out of Oregon. I dont drive it in winters. Love it! And my tabs are 1/10the the cost of a new ride!
thanks for the review, I recently purchased on of these awesome vehicles with low miles and I love it. One question though, did you ever put additives in your fuel for the injectors? Some people swear by this stuff, I'm skeptical. Thanks in advance.
+Blake Hooten Pulling your lawn mower trailer. lol Sorry, im sick of the Ford this, Chevy that, comments. Its a joke, dont get your bow-tie in a twist.
Father in-law has a 2000 f350 7.3L with 465k on it. its on it second transmission, a couple oil lines replaced, power door locks dont work, and the glow plugs are week. We live in south texas so cold hasnt been too much of an issue. It starts up everytime and pulls EVERYTHING.
Auto locking hubs still work!!!?? Mine quit in the second year. I replaced them twice then just did it manually. All the door lock actuators, some twice, drivers and front passenger power window motors, broken anti-sway bar links, steering damper hit on first off road trip so it was removed, rear engine seal (V10), dash lights burning out, 3 alternators, exhaust system cracks... I like the truck for what it is but there has always been something minor not working on it, even as a new vehicle. Lots of warranty work done. Currently at 210,000 kms (130,000 miles) and has been under a cover beside my house for the past 8 years. Maybe it will be worth something as a collectible in a few more years.
I have a 2001 73. The only major thing we've been to it is a transmission rebuild I think it was 265,000 mi. And a couple of sensors. The thing still runs like a clock. It's at 300,000 miles.
My Grandma has had a black Eddie Bauer edition fully loaded since new off the Ford lot. Brilliant SUV. No engine trouble and made for a great road trip to Disneyland with 30 foot railer in town and all 8 seats and the trunk filled up! She was going to get a navigator but it was too small. If only there was a Lincoln version of the excursion that would be a TRUE pimp mobile!
@@captainamericaamerica8090 Not sure if they made an L model at the time. Even so the Excursion is 6 inches longer than even the Navigator L. But I agree the new Navigators are SO nice.
+happypaingwin ur comparing a relatively new ISB 6.7 to an engine thats been around since the early 90's when 190hp and 390tq was alot. by the end of the 7.3 in '02 it was rated at 275/525, weak by today's standards but super reliable and as dumb as a hammer, much like the 12-valve cummins.
The good ol’ 7.3, I know I’m very late to the party by 7 years, but I’m looking to buy my first car and get a 7.3 diesel since I know my way around, and have the knowledge to take care of it
A quick fix and reusable head light restoration is a super high deet bug spray on plastic lights. Such as deep woods off bug spray. Justv spray on shop paper towel or micro rag. Does great and can be used in the summer. Amazing video the excursion is one of my dreams vehicles. I'm about to do a review on my 94 civic hatch DX 1.5 16v with currently 308,169 I am the second owner purchased car in june 15' with 284,527 miles besides the lack of exhaust absolutely zero problems besides general maintenance.
Great video! I am not a ford fan but these large suv's fascinate me. I really want one for sure. they hold their value for some odd reason. If someone wants to let me know why other then saying its a great truck and reliable. FYI i had the new youtube with the many commercials through the video.
ford tough! European vehicles might be more luxurious and refined, japanese vehicles well put together and easy to maintein, but... but, american vehicles will keep on running forever. When americans want to do nice things, they do the best, and here is the proof. Nice truck! I want to see more of your Ranger man!
when you go to fix your steering play. check the shaft input shift from the wheel to the box. I just had to do my truck 97 at 285k. and where the to shafts come together. to make up the collapsible shaft for a wreck have gone bad. the box was actually fine and still running it.
Got an o1 f2shity 7.tree with 700 thousand miles all original Michigan truck. Worked construction and plowed every winter of its life. Still stroking and purrs like a kitten. 13 letter shitspreader..best diesel ever made
My 7.3 threw a rod through the block at 250K. Had plenty of problems and expensive to have fixed but liked it enough to rebuild the truck. New motor all new parts on the way did it myself so this time I can fix it myself.
"not powerful"... why that? also how about the newer 6.0? i read something about it having 750 (!) Nm of torque. is it that long living too? because i want one. so bad. the V10 sounds amazing and seems fine too, the 7.3 diesel is illegal in germany, doesnt meet the emission standarts, the 6.0 and the V10 have to get reworked too but not as hard. anyway, could you say something about them too?
12v cummins giggles 😆 but yeah the 7.3 powerstroke was the best diesel ford ever used...same with the 12v cummins in the dodges...love my 12v only 93k on it...all original
2001 X with 200K miles. AFE Stage II air cleaner system and Superchip tuner on safe tow. CFM intake manifold. Only fixes have been alternator replacement, ball joints with Moog joints, Bilstien shocks. Standard brake jobs, tires, synthetic oil in trans and engine. Original injectors, HPOP, etc. Still runs like a Swiss watch. Nothing else done and will keep it until it dies...if that ever happens.
The bottom line is the best lubricants and clean anti freez will make anything last the longest,even the stuff that was not built as good as others will last much longer...Old Chevy 305s were not great but some man said they he used Amsoil in it back in the 70s and never had problems with the engine..I am not advertising for Ams,but my take is the good lubes will take up slack for small defects and lower quality issues sometimes...
Great video. I was just curious if you ever had issues with spider gears for the rear differential and if you ever changed axle fluids (rear, front), because most people never bother to do that and boy, they are so, so wrong. Thanks for answering in advance.
Daniel do you have any thoughts on the 6.8 v10 that was offered back then? I just picked a 1 owner 2000 excursion Eddie Bauer with 185k at auction. It’s in phenom condition. Seats and interior look to have never been sat on. Carpet unused. Not sure how they pulled this off for 17yrs. But I just don’t know much about the 6.8 other than it drinks gas But I love it so much I don’t care. Gas can go to a dollar a drop and I would drive this thing. Wish I could have found a 7.3 like your pops. But this was best I could do
I recently got a 00 excursion v10 with the 4.30 from the factory and 122k miles for $4.5k. I'm contemplating buying an 01 excursion limited with the 7.3 with 275k for the same price. A friend of mine whose in his 80's is selling it and is the only owner and has always maintained at the dealership. Do you recommend I make the jump or stick with my v10?
+DanielJagerFilms how many miles do you get out of this truck when it comes to fuel consumption? By the way I thought diesels get the oil changed every 10,000 to 15,000 miles. I guess that only goes for big commercial sized vehicles.
Wow. 300k on original inj and hpop?? Very impressive, I'm a diesel mechanic and specialize in 7.3l. You've never had to replace leaking up-pipes? Or put exhaust manifold gaskets?? Or even replace inj o-rings.
I love the Ford excursion. I hate the modern crap, but the older Ford diesels and the Ford excursion are the best. The excursion is the best. They should have kept making it.
Have you replaced the suspension yet? I just did everything... springs, shocks, bushings (track bar, swaybar, etc). Also added a rear swaybar. Expensive, but worth every penny.
I still need to replace the headlights - I hear that the 2007-2007 Superduty update is the way to go. I did use F-350 springs when I did the suspension.
it has so much torque that even me [ a easy old driver] wears out the rear tires . fronts are still good after 4 years but replaced the rears 3 times in last 4 years[all four/ dually].
You said your Father bought it new and the steering has been sloppy since you got it ? With only 2 miles on it when purchased new , how could the steering have been sloppy ?
I've owned 3 Excursions with one 6.0 & two 6.8 gassers & my '04 V10 now has 355 K miles with nothing but coils/plugs & 3 alternators replaced. Original 4x4 4R100 auto & rear-end. Just eats gas at 10.5 mpg.
Awesome video, how many miles now?? I'm driving a 2000 F350 with 450k on it. Buddy you shouldn't be towing with a extreme tune, that's a great way to abuse your truck. I sure wouldn't do that going on a road trip.... EVERY Ford I've owned always had a better AC than anything else I've ever ridden in period.
those seats didnt crack because its old leather or use they cracked because they weren't properly cleaned and saturated in dirt and grease with weather fluctuation is what caused them to crack, go ahead and use leather care cleaner and conditioner on them 2-3 times a year and they'll stay nice
Look up powerstrokehelp on youtube and do the archoil challenge..Little on the expensive side but he and other people have had very great success with it it's an oil stabilizer and fuel additive he is a very smart guy when it comes to powerstrokes
I live right next to bill hewit. Met him many times. His shop repairs so many powerstrokes he has like 6 in there at a time. Hes a diesel master mechanic by the way.
I have an 02 7.3 with 211,000 miles and had contacted the local Ford dealer about selling it (for a Toyota). The message I got was don't sell it. Keep it. So I guess I will - ha!
Its not necessarily mileage that wears vehicles out and causes other problems, but is how something is used and how your lubrication that you use is. Most all automatic transmissions would last forever if people would put them in neutral at red lights and stop taking off hard. Plus only mater mechanics like myself realize that once a warranty is up on a vehicle you start using other science on your lubricants because lubricant specifications are for a whole countries variable weather temperature and is to protect the auto makers best. Such as my 2002 supercrew cab ford f150 calls for 5w 20 oil for the engine LMAOROTF !!!!. Not in Houston Texas people! I use 20w50 and mine runs perfect at 182,000 miles. But manufacturers put 5w 20 on that oil cap back then only because they figured some guy might drive to Ohio or Michigan and could cause engine damage in that severe cold so they just wanted to protect their 36k interest as in with that low weight oil even in Houston Tx the engine would last 80k miles. So oil weights are only an overall corporate interest of country wide considerations from a conference room full of men wearing suits and not engineers. Also automatic transmissions in our heat where I live will last if you add one half quart of straight non detergent 40 weight oil and two tablespoons of same to power steering. Its all about your climate folks
This car is solid, very solid. I'd credit part of that to the lack of excessive electronics that you find in today's cars.
Change the air filter, it looks dirtier than Lindsay Lohan in 2009.
Cheers
It is a K&N should be shitcanned and put a Donaldson Air Filtration system on it.
The 7.3 is the most reliable engine ford will ever have in their trucks, I don't care about people arguing about power or speed, these were the golden Engines idgaf if 6.4 is faster or 6.7 is stronger I will always prefer a 7.3 any day
+martingallegos01 it is not made by ford.
+Bill Weiss I said HAVE IN their trucks International and Navistar made the 7.3 but it is exclusively put in ford trucks such as how the 6.0 and 6.4 are made by international Navistar as well but out of the three engines put in fords the best one is the 7.3
cool.
+Bill Weiss. Lol
martingallegos01 the 7.3 is a simple engine no where near as compilated as the 6.0 6.4 and 6.7 simplicity is the key for long gevity as well as good up keep
thats unbelievable. these 7.3's are truly tanks. I've got a 2000. 130k miles. i change the oil every 3k. hopefully mine holds up like this one did!
love my 7.3 it has got 560.000 km still going strong..
A lady at church had a 2002 limited excursion with the 7.3. It had 200k right now. It’s been sitting for a while because it’s too big for her to drive. Her dad just replaced the water pump and he was gonna sell it to me for 5,000
Did you get it?
BUY IT!!
I love my Excursion selling it would be like losing a kidney! Its a v10 with 200k but is the most reliable and cost efficient truck I have ever owned. I couldn't imagine spending $60k for one of these new trucks that really don't do much better as an overall package. I paid $6k for mine 6 years ago.
I have a V10 F-450 with 385,000 Miles,and it's still solid.It's the first time I ever had a 6.8L when all I have had so far were 5.4L's.For a gas engine,it's still awesome with the amount of Torque it has.
I have an 04 excursion,bought new,now has .124,000 miles on it,so far no problems other than a set of tires and brakes and battery.v-10.
I have people all the time offering to purchase mine. One guy got all upset because I would not sell it to him. I love asking other truck owners how many miles do they think my truck has at the fuel pump and auto parts store if we get to talking. Most guess a third or half of my milage and are shocked when I tell them. You could not get me to purchase a new Ford because they started making garbage in 2008. Our 09 Escape and MKX both keep having issues. Even if Ford recalls them they don't fix them right. Newest issue with both is the ABS modules need replacing. What is the changes that both vehicles would need that replaced at a little over 100,000 miles? I had to replace the steering column on the Escape after Ford did their recall re-programing of it. Then I had to sue them to recoup the money. Same thing is going to happen with the ABS issues on both cars. Ford knows well that they put defective products in their vehicals and they don't care. I think they do it to make the dealers happy because most people will not say anything and will pay to fix them.
You keep that excursion, we have had ours since 2004. Will not part with it they will never make big tanks like this again. I did put a big subwoofer in the back. I have to say I love it. And yes I have the original injectors. I've always changed the oil every 5,000 miles. Yuppers.
Liked the Windows XP reference! :D
+Poebat yap now the new one is all junk
It's still being used in governments and certain businesses to this day, well it was back in 2015 at least
I use Windows 2003 LOL
I liked it too. Personally, i would have gone with Win2k :-P
I always considered Windows xp to be a bit crappy. Remember Service Pack 1&2? Preferred Windows 95 or 97.
My grandpa bought a F250 7.3 brand new in 2001, its been all over the country. had a few similar issues, trans went out and around 150k, and he just did a water pump it last year, batteries and alternator the year before I believe. ive done several oil changes on it. I believe he has around 250k on it now, still runs just like it should! He also has the K&N intake on his, and is very happy with it. 5" exhaust and a hypertech tuner, usually on level 2 or 3. He still has the original injectors, etc, as well, as far as I know. Always runs the Michelin tires as well. Long live the 7.3!
Mpg? Lol
As a loyal Lexus/Toyota buyer it's good to see a vehicle made by Ford be so durable. Seeing any Ford go 300k is a treat.
Well done sir. It's all about good regular maintenance and the vehicle will take care of you.
Even in my Lexus I change out major items like water pump, spark plugs, belts, starter, alternator hoses at 200k to keep everything sharp. Every vehicle I've had has gone passed 300k+ miles. In fact just seen my old Toyota sienna I sold locally yesterday running around town. That one had 336k.
Raising a glass to 500k for you!
Rxonmymind my lexus gs is around 140k & my wife’s Scion tC is around 170k. Recently picked up a 7.3 that has 330k because I got bored of my cars and wanted to experience the long bed crew cab 6-speed reliable truck. Got it for $3,300 and couldn’t resist the offer.
6.8 V-10 here.
270 Thousand miles on mine.
Alternator once, and ball joints twice.
Rock solid all around!
Love mine!!!!
You can try to tighten the steering play by adjusting the steering box pinion gear....loosen the nut on top of the box and turn the screw about 1/4 turn retighten the nut ...test drive repeat as necessary. 1/4 turn only per test.
I love that you guys used it as designed. It was intended to be a family suv that can be worked harder than a typical SUV. I have experience with a V10. 200k finally had a few issues like exhaust manifolds and door locks. Great truck, used as a church van, family car, and construction crew truck
My father has the same model. It has over 500K miles and it's still running. Only major mechanical fix was the transmission. Only because when I was a kid, he let me borrow it and I put it in park while it was still moving about 10mph. Looking to buy one for myself.
I have a 2000 Excursion limited with the 7.3, I freakin love that truck, to this day I look for 7.3, hard to find this day
You can still find them if you're looking to spend 20 grand on it over the summer I picked up a 2003 Eddie Bauer 2 wheel drive 7.3 pretty cheap not running of course
Wow! I was rear ended by a 2005 Excursion. I was in a F150 with approx. 300 lbs of soggy oak wood planks in the bed. Would have probably killed me if the wood didn't stop the momentum. I have a fractured C2, was unconscious over half hour, lawyers won't challenge the off duty police driving or the off duty police first on the scene. No pictures. Other driver refused treatment. Was permitted to go home no breath test. No one called my wife for two hrs. Have been on lmtd disblty for four weeks. One more week then eval and hope back to work. Just checking on Excursion vids. To get proof he was able to maneuver on icy bridge and go around me or slow down and not nearly crush me if not for the wood in bed of truck. Great vehicle. I should be dead. Thank God. For small miracles.
the fact you were rear ended should be evidence enough
I'm glad you did this video. I've been debating with engine to get. Now I'm looking for the 7.3 diesel. I always knew diesel is the way to go.
I'm at 250k with mine. I change the oil regularly. The coolant, belt and hoses every six years. I've replaced all the leaking O rings including injector O rings. Still on the stock injectors. It does have a new set of glow plugs and the passenger side glow plug harness. Awesome rig. 7.3 is the best
why doesnt ford build trucks like this anymore? these vehicles are unstoppable and durable
It's called "planned obsolescence". If they never sell you another truck because the one you have never wears out they'll go out of business.
They've gotten back to this. I've seen 6.2L v8 trucks turn in miles nicely. 3.5 EcoBoost can be reliable if owners treat the thing right. 3.7L v6 is good, 6.7 disel is fantastic, just as reliable as 7.3 with double the power and torque
Great reliable towing family hauler that lasts you won’t find that today 👍
Good for you. I love the see people taking care of the 7.3
My 7.3 is my pride in joy in the garage. Its awesome!
My 02, Purchased new and just turned 87,000 miles and still in mint condition. Many updates and gets 17mpg city and over 20 highway, depends on how much I push the old foot feed. It sits in an air conditioned garage.
A new front head light kit appears to be needed, westhering dulls the ambient light, easy install, huge difference,
Gotta give yourself some MAJOR credit, no vehicle will last that long if the owner doesn't put the time in for maintenance.
I have the '02 and 308,000 miles..love it!!
Buying one tomorrow..2000 v10..school owned and maintained..very good condition.black with tinted windows and hitch..No rust...$1000 Can't wait.
ive gotta say, im happy with my 7.3 has 170k on it, as far as i know it still has the original black CPS, injectors, turbo, no tuner has ever been on it, ive been using valvoline premium blue 15w40 and it seems to like it better than the rotella, fired right up unplugged below 0F outside with out issue. had the alternator replaced on it when i bought it. just took it in on monday to get the transmission rebuilt as far as i know its the factory installed transmission. it still drives but the converter has been rattling and ever since it started rattling, its been giving me fits in stop and go traffic, ive somewhat lost reverse a couple of times, one i had to keep the rpms up to keep it in reverse or it would drop back out, a second it went it and then just dropped out and wouldnt go back in reverse, ive had it start off in second gear, no slippage, and ive had the converter stop rattling after driving it put it in reverse, rattle goes away reverse grab hard like the lock up cluch in the converter is dragging and the engine bog down and trans temp starts to rise rapidly. stop and go traffic it will shift hard sometimes soft, sometimes very delayed. ive taken it to different shops all say it doesnt need anything nothing is wrong with it. but this most recent shop im still waiting to hear what they say. but with 170k i told them when i dropped it off its just best to rebuild it. other than that its been a great truck.
Assuming the alternator is of a similar design to mine... The voltage regulator is inside the alternator. It takes the hit and burns out. The windings should still be good.
Love the excursion, waiting for a comeback
It won't happen. The newest Lincoln' Suv, navigators are bigger taller longer, etc
I've got 277k miles on mine, still going strong
Great video - thanks for posting. Considering picking up a 2002 for the family but still doing research.
Did you buy a 2002 excursion? You posted this 2 yrs ago. Just curious. I bought a 2002 ex with a 7.3, rust free out of Oregon. I dont drive it in winters. Love it! And my tabs are 1/10the the cost of a new ride!
thanks for the review, I recently purchased on of these awesome vehicles with low miles and I love it. One question though, did you ever put additives in your fuel for the injectors? Some people swear by this stuff, I'm skeptical. Thanks in advance.
I have an Excursion and an F-350, both with the 6.8 V-10. I would also recommend those if fuel economy isn't an issue. Those things are monsters.
Why is it original injectors and turbo? He said part of it: oil. The other part? Open exhaust.
Wonderful! I couldn't agree more. Ford did it right with the Super Duty design and the 7.3.
I have 293k on my 4x4 7.3 Excursion. Replaced water pump starter alternator power steering pump. Currently running strong
only the powerstroke and the cummins diesels is a workhorse diesels that last over 1 million miles
Bullshit lol because Chevys work all day everyday to.
+Blake Hooten Pulling your lawn mower trailer. lol
Sorry, im sick of the Ford this, Chevy that, comments. Its a joke, dont get your bow-tie in a twist.
Facts a 7.3 powerstroke and 5.9 cummins will outlast any other diesel on the market
Chevy is the worst. Nothin beats Ford trucks
Blake Hooten no they are terrible anything beats chevy
It over heated cause of the tune you need to have it at tow tune to no heat up not extreme
Father in-law has a 2000 f350 7.3L with 465k on it. its on it second transmission, a couple oil lines replaced, power door locks dont work, and the glow plugs are week. We live in south texas so cold hasnt been too much of an issue. It starts up everytime and pulls EVERYTHING.
Goddamn I love my 7.3's. No Excursion yet, but I'm on the hunt.
Auto locking hubs still work!!!?? Mine quit in the second year. I replaced them twice then just did it manually. All the door lock actuators, some twice, drivers and front passenger power window motors, broken anti-sway bar links, steering damper hit on first off road trip so it was removed, rear engine seal (V10), dash lights burning out, 3 alternators, exhaust system cracks...
I like the truck for what it is but there has always been something minor not working on it, even as a new vehicle. Lots of warranty work done. Currently at 210,000 kms (130,000 miles) and has been under a cover beside my house for the past 8 years. Maybe it will be worth something as a collectible in a few more years.
Hey Daniel, that replacement transmission, is it a stock rated unit or beefier for towing duty?
Thanks for the update! glad to see the trucks running good
You weren't kidding ford made a damn good truck mine keeps kicking as well!!
I have a 2001 73. The only major thing we've been to it is a transmission rebuild I think it was 265,000 mi. And a couple of sensors. The thing still runs like a clock. It's at 300,000 miles.
My Grandma has had a black Eddie Bauer edition fully loaded since new off the Ford lot. Brilliant SUV. No engine trouble and made for a great road trip to Disneyland with 30 foot railer in town and all 8 seats and the trunk filled up! She was going to get a navigator but it was too small. If only there was a Lincoln version of the excursion that would be a TRUE pimp mobile!
The newest LINCOLN ARE MASSIVE! THE L MODELS.
@@captainamericaamerica8090 Not sure if they made an L model at the time. Even so the Excursion is 6 inches longer than even the Navigator L. But I agree the new Navigators are SO nice.
not powerful!? its was the most powerful diesel you could buy in its day.
+Nathan Simms Still slow compared to a new truck.
yea of course but thats because new diesels make outrageous power. but the old 7.3 makes enough for the average guy.
+Nathan Simms 6.7 make twice as much torque
+happypaingwin ur comparing a relatively new ISB 6.7 to an engine thats been around since the early 90's when 190hp and 390tq was alot. by the end of the 7.3 in '02 it was rated at 275/525, weak by today's standards but super reliable and as dumb as a hammer, much like the 12-valve cummins.
+a Dude be glad you get these trucks in the US, in other countries we were driving N/A 3.0 diesel hiluxes in that year
You should clean his headlights, also replace the stering rack....
The good ol’ 7.3, I know I’m very late to the party by 7 years, but I’m looking to buy my first car and get a 7.3 diesel since I know my way around, and have the knowledge to take care of it
A quick fix and reusable head light restoration is a super high deet bug spray on plastic lights. Such as deep woods off bug spray. Justv spray on shop paper towel or micro rag. Does great and can be used in the summer. Amazing video the excursion is one of my dreams vehicles. I'm about to do a review on my 94 civic hatch DX 1.5 16v with currently 308,169 I am the second owner purchased car in june 15' with 284,527 miles besides the lack of exhaust absolutely zero problems besides general maintenance.
My grandfather also has a 2000 maybe 2001? Ford f-350 with the 7.3 zero problems also with the original owner with 293,xxx
Love K&N. I've put lots of miles on them, no problem.
Great video! I am not a ford fan but these large suv's fascinate me. I really want one for sure. they hold their value for some odd reason. If someone wants to let me know why other then saying its a great truck and reliable. FYI i had the new youtube with the many commercials through the video.
ford tough! European vehicles might be more luxurious and refined, japanese vehicles well put together and easy to maintein, but... but, american vehicles will keep on running forever. When americans want to do nice things, they do the best, and here is the proof.
Nice truck!
I want to see more of your Ranger man!
when you go to fix your steering play. check the shaft input shift from the wheel to the box. I just had to do my truck 97 at 285k. and where the to shafts come together. to make up the collapsible shaft for a wreck have gone bad. the box was actually fine and still running it.
Got an o1 f2shity 7.tree with 700 thousand miles all original Michigan truck. Worked construction and plowed every winter of its life. Still stroking and purrs like a kitten. 13 letter shitspreader..best diesel ever made
235k miles on my 02 F-250 with the v10. Not a single part replaced. Just had to bulletproof the sparks
My 7.3 threw a rod through the block at 250K. Had plenty of problems and expensive to have fixed but liked it enough to rebuild the truck. New motor all new parts on the way did it myself so this time I can fix it myself.
"not powerful"... why that? also how about the newer 6.0? i read something about it having 750 (!) Nm of torque. is it that long living too? because i want one. so bad. the V10 sounds amazing and seems fine too, the 7.3 diesel is illegal in germany, doesnt meet the emission standarts, the 6.0 and the V10 have to get reworked too but not as hard. anyway, could you say something about them too?
I purchased mine 40 years ago and it’s still running
12v cummins giggles 😆 but yeah the 7.3 powerstroke was the best diesel ford ever used...same with the 12v cummins in the dodges...love my 12v only 93k on it...all original
2001 X with 200K miles. AFE Stage II air cleaner system and Superchip tuner on safe tow. CFM intake manifold. Only fixes have been alternator replacement, ball joints with Moog joints, Bilstien shocks. Standard brake jobs, tires, synthetic oil in trans and engine. Original injectors, HPOP, etc. Still runs like a Swiss watch. Nothing else done and will keep it until it dies...if that ever happens.
Excellent truck & excellent review! Can you do a review on the other vehicles? Still have the Silverado?
denvernn If so, PLEASE keep them short!
The bottom line is the best lubricants and clean anti freez will make anything last the longest,even the stuff that was not built as good as others will last much longer...Old Chevy 305s were not great but some man said they he used Amsoil in it back in the 70s and never had problems with the engine..I am not advertising for Ams,but my take is the good lubes will take up slack for small defects and lower quality issues sometimes...
Thanks. Nice review. Won't be buying a second hand one. Too many things to do for a guy who doesn't regularly spin wrenches.
You still have the truck? How’s it holding up?
that kind you for your experiences of the life of a 7.3l psd I have been in the air on the 6.0 vs the 7.3.
thank you*
Great video. I was just curious if you ever had issues with spider gears for the rear differential and if you ever changed axle fluids (rear, front), because most people never bother to do that and boy, they are so, so wrong. Thanks for answering in advance.
Pretty much the only things that break are comfort features. This thing is rock solid
my ford is 11 years old. it suffered a lot including the interior and exterior change. there is no trick to live long as long as you love her ( it ).
310k on my 7.3 original injectors on mine as well!
Daniel do you have any thoughts on the 6.8 v10 that was offered back then? I just picked a 1 owner 2000 excursion Eddie Bauer with 185k at auction. It’s in phenom condition. Seats and interior look to have never been sat on. Carpet unused. Not sure how they pulled this off for 17yrs. But I just don’t know much about the 6.8 other than it drinks gas But I love it so much I don’t care. Gas can go to a dollar a drop and I would drive this thing. Wish I could have found a 7.3 like your pops. But this was best I could do
Clean the headlights.Some abrasive polish/water/elbow grease. One job even i could do!
Some toothpaste and baking soda would do the job
BnB n n n bn n n n bb n mn have mhhmmhmhnnmmh bn bn. B.
actually insect repellant with the Highest DEET rating you can find is a miracle for this. spray on rub it around and done.
Have you ever changed the top end oil ??
I recently got a 00 excursion v10 with the 4.30 from the factory and 122k miles for $4.5k. I'm contemplating buying an 01 excursion limited with the 7.3 with 275k for the same price. A friend of mine whose in his 80's is selling it and is the only owner and has always maintained at the dealership. Do you recommend I make the jump or stick with my v10?
Go diesel and don’t look back!!!!
+DanielJagerFilms how many miles do you get out of this truck when it comes to fuel consumption? By the way I thought diesels get the oil changed every 10,000 to 15,000 miles. I guess that only goes for big commercial sized vehicles.
Wow. 300k on original inj and hpop?? Very impressive, I'm a diesel mechanic and specialize in 7.3l. You've never had to replace leaking up-pipes? Or put exhaust manifold gaskets?? Or even replace inj o-rings.
Cassidi Collins I have a 2000 excursion 7.3 with 330,000 miles original injectors hpop and turbo. Only major thing done is transmission.
My family owns two Excursions, one 2004 6.0 and a 2001 7.3 and on the 7.3, the alternators are so easy to replace!
Ya! 15 minutes to swap an alternator! I keep one in the back just in case
I love the Ford excursion. I hate the modern crap, but the older Ford diesels and the Ford excursion are the best. The excursion is the best. They should have kept making it.
Great video, thanks
Have you replaced the suspension yet?
I just did everything... springs, shocks, bushings (track bar, swaybar, etc). Also added a rear swaybar. Expensive, but worth every penny.
I still need to replace the headlights - I hear that the 2007-2007 Superduty update is the way to go.
I did use F-350 springs when I did the suspension.
The excursion might be coming back. Will you (or your father) buy a new one if it comes out?
Damn, that thing is bulletproof. I want to find one but they're all crazy expensive, they seem to hold their value pretty well though.
It's an amazing vehicle! I agree! Now clean that thing up! It looks like shit!
it has so much torque that even me [ a easy old driver] wears out the rear tires . fronts are still good after 4 years but replaced the rears 3 times in last 4 years[all four/ dually].
My is 2003 (6.0L). Everything is still original except 4 wheels and tires. I got it on June 2003. Now is 160k miles.
You said your Father bought it new and the steering has been sloppy since you got it ? With only 2 miles on it when purchased new , how could the steering have been sloppy ?
I wondered this too. Someone said tighten the steering box pinion gear 1/4 turn per try until better
I've owned 3 Excursions with one 6.0 & two 6.8 gassers & my '04 V10 now has 355 K miles with nothing but coils/plugs & 3 alternators replaced. Original 4x4 4R100 auto & rear-end. Just eats gas at 10.5 mpg.
2000 excursion limited 362000 miles v10 go to florida from st.louis no issues BEAST
Awesome video, how many miles now?? I'm driving a 2000 F350 with 450k on it.
Buddy you shouldn't be towing with a extreme tune, that's a great way to abuse your truck. I sure wouldn't do that going on a road trip....
EVERY Ford I've owned always had a better AC than anything else I've ever ridden in period.
Patrick Baptist you can absolutely tow on the kill tune but you better be watching egt’s...other then that no worries...
My most favorite Ford.
I have a 2001 f350 7.3 that has 350,000 with all original parts. I havent changed anything. Still using it to this day.
absolutely amazing!
those seats didnt crack because its old leather or use they cracked because they weren't properly cleaned and saturated in dirt and grease with weather fluctuation is what caused them to crack, go ahead and use leather care cleaner and conditioner on them 2-3 times a year and they'll stay nice
And it still runs great
My 2002 is still on original Injectors and Trans. 🤞375000 miles
Look up powerstrokehelp on youtube and do the archoil challenge..Little on the expensive side but he and other people have had very great success with it it's an oil stabilizer and fuel additive he is a very smart guy when it comes to powerstrokes
ford658 Bill Hewitt is a good guy.. couldn't agree more..
I live right next to bill hewit. Met him many times. His shop repairs so many powerstrokes he has like 6 in there at a time. Hes a diesel master mechanic by the way.
What a good price for a 7.3 with 200,000 miles?
How is it holding up now?
I own a 2001 excursion 7.3 with 266,772 miles bought it used with 220,000 3 months ago I plan on doing some upgrades though
Jonathan Mellodge - Is your excursion still running?
I have an 02 7.3 with 211,000 miles and had contacted the local Ford dealer about selling it (for a Toyota). The message I got was don't sell it. Keep it. So I guess I will - ha!
Its not necessarily mileage that wears vehicles out and causes other problems, but is how something is used and how your lubrication that you use is. Most all automatic transmissions would last forever if people would put them in neutral at red lights and stop taking off hard. Plus only mater mechanics like myself realize that once a warranty is up on a vehicle you start using other science on your lubricants because lubricant specifications are for a whole countries variable weather temperature and is to protect the auto makers best. Such as my 2002 supercrew cab ford f150 calls for 5w 20 oil for the engine LMAOROTF !!!!. Not in Houston Texas people! I use 20w50 and mine runs perfect at 182,000 miles. But manufacturers put 5w 20 on that oil cap back then only because they figured some guy might drive to Ohio or Michigan and could cause engine damage in that severe cold so they just wanted to protect their 36k interest as in with that low weight oil even in Houston Tx the engine would last 80k miles. So oil weights are only an overall corporate interest of country wide considerations from a conference room full of men wearing suits and not engineers. Also automatic transmissions in our heat where I live will last if you add one half quart of straight non detergent 40 weight oil and two tablespoons of same to power steering. Its all about your climate folks
Super nice want to buy one , seriously I like Ford's