Differences between years

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Mar 16, 2003 | 07:38 PM

JayTee

Thread Starter

Freshman User

Joined: Jan 2003

Posts: 36

Likes: 0

Differences between years

Hi
Can anyone tell me what changes Ford has made during the 4 years the Excursion has been produced (other than introduction of the Eddie Bauer model and the 6.0 diesel)?
Thanks
JT

Mar 16, 2003 | 11:20 PM

mbnv992

Posting Guru

Joined: Sep 2002

Posts: 1,490

Likes: 3

From: CT

Differences between years

Here's some minor changes for ya:

1999-2000 excursions have the "older style" headlights with NO "fog" lights.

2001 - The fog lights were an option , but still with the "older style" headlights

2002-2003 "newer, clear" headlights, with fog lights.

Same goes for the superdutys as well I beleive.

There is more as well, I'm sure, becides the light changes.
Thats all I remember

Hope that helps

Mike

Mar 17, 2003 | 08:15 AM

drwhy

New User

Joined: Jan 2003

Posts: 10

Likes: 0

From: Westfield USA

Differences between years

2002-2003 had the autolamp feaure available. Also better cup holders.

2003 added grab bar for driver.

2003 has better bump stops on front suspension.

Mar 17, 2003 | 08:37 AM

JayTee

Thread Starter

Freshman User

Joined: Jan 2003

Posts: 36

Likes: 0

Differences between years

Thanks for the input. Sounds like there's not much difference.

I've been debating whether to get a used model or bite the bullet for a new one. I'm leaning toward a used diesel because:

1. Diesel engines last longer, so a used model with some mileage would not be a problem;

2. The 7.3 diesel is tried and true, while apparently there are some problems with the 6.0; and

3. The initial depreciation on a new one is horrendous.

I'm planning on using it to pull a travel trailer. Do you happen to know if the towing package includes a transmission cooler?

JT

Mar 18, 2003 | 07:13 AM

eyeinstine

New User

Joined: Feb 2003

Posts: 8

Likes: 0

From: Central NJ

Differences between years

JT,

all the excursions have the tow package.. ie: trans cooler, etc.
the only option is the towing mirrors..

Also. i agree with the used idea.. thats what we did... We saved 20 grand, for a truck with 29,000 miles.. cant beat that..

Ron

Mar 18, 2003 | 02:40 PM

JoeBoost

Elder User

Joined: Dec 2001

Posts: 713

Likes: 0

From: C H I C A G O

Differences between years

Also , the 03's have body key colored bumpers - instead of chrome.

With the resale value of these things , i would find a used one, and save some cash...