I just picked up my 2000 v10 excursion limited 4x4 it has 104k miles on it. in all my triton v8 i have ran 5w20 on this one it calls for 5w30 should i just run 5w20 ? also what other things should i look for in this vehicle. It does have 4.30 gears in it. runs great. Looks like it could use a tstat doesnt get up to middle in the temp guage.

 

Congrats on the purchase. Not sure on the oil, you're in a cold climate? Read through the 'Read First' stuff for common issue on the Ex. Check out the V10 forum for common issues there. Give all the fluids a change and check to see if the spark plugs have ever been changed. If not, change 'um with ones from Ford. In the meantime, enjoy. My water temp stays low too.

 

Congrats - welcome to the madness! The switch to 5w20 happened after the 2000 model year - it actually varies a little bit by model of car/truck. My 03 calls for 5w20 but to the best of my knowledge there is no mechanical changes from the earlier ones to allow for the thinner oil. I know the heads changed to provide additional spark plug threads but haven't seen where they did anything else.

 

this might help, ford tsb
Vehicle Application Listing Approved For SAE 5W-20 Motor Oil

1993-1996 1.9L Escort/Tracer
1995-2000 2.0L Zetec Contour/Mystique
1999-2002 2.0L Cougar
1997-2002 2.0L Escort/Tracer
1998-2002 2.0L Escort ZX2
2000-2002 2.0L Focus
2001-2002 2.0L Escape
1993-1997 2.3L Ranger
1993-1994 2.3L Mustang
1993-1994 2.3L Tempo/Topaz
1998-2001 2.5L Ranger
1995-2000 2.5L Contour/Mystique
1999-2002 2.5L Cougar
2001-2002 3.0L 4V Escape
1996-2001 3.0L 4V Taurus/Sable
1993-2002 3.0L (Vulcan) Aerostar/Ranger, Taurus/Sable (Flexible Fuel and Gas)
1995-2000 3.0L (Vulcan) Windstar
1993-1994 3.0L (Vulcan) Tempo/Topaz
2000-2002 3.0L 4V Lincoln LS
1995-2002 3.8L Windstar
1993-1997 3.8L Taurus/Sable, Thunderbird/Cougar, Continental
1994-2002 3.8L Mustang
2002-2002 3.9L 4V Lincoln LS
1997-2002 4.2L (SPI) F-150 (under 8500 GVW only), E-Series
1996-2002 4.6L 2V Mustang
1992-2002 4.6L Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis
1991-2002 4.6L Town Car
1994-1997 4.6L 2V Thunderbird/Cougar
1996-2002 4.6L 4V Mustang Cobra
1995-2002 4.6L 4V Continental
1993-1998 4.6L 4V Mark VIII
1997-2002 4.6L 2V Triton F-150/250 (under 8500 GVW only), E-Series, Expedition
1993-1999 4.9L E-Series, F-Series
1993-1995 5.0L Mustang/Mustang Cobra
1993-1993 5.0L Thunderbird/Cougar
1997-2001 5.0L Explorer/Mountaineer
1993-1996 5.0L E-Series, F-Series, Bronco




2000-2002 5.4L Excursion
1998-2002 5.4L 2V/4V Navigator
1997-2002 5.4L 2V F-150/250 (under 8500 GVW only), Expedition, E-Series, E-350 Chassis/RV/Cutaway
1993-1997 5.8L F-Series, Bronco
1993-1996 5.8L E-Series
2000-2002 6.8L Excursion
1997-2002 6.8L E-Series, E-350 Chassis/RV/Cutaway
1999-2002 6.8L Super Duty F-Series 250 HD/350/450/550 Motorhome
1993-1998 7.5L All Vehicles

 

Do a search in here to tell what gears you have. Look on the door tag and on the rear end tags. Probably higher than 4:11.

 

Got pics?

 

If it calls for 10W30 then run the 10W30..... 104K miles is nothing.... like a new engine Have fun with her and post some pics.

 

Congrats! Welcome. I just got an 05 v10. The book says in that one to use 5w20. good question though...

 

I doubt if it would make a difference.

 

ya my 2000 has 207k on it drives great.. and almost bought another one a year or so ago with 260k... 100k should still have that new car smell