Buying the wife an excursion with a 7.3 psd. Looking at a 2002 with 121k miles. Any specific items to look for/check out. Isn't there 2 different trannys that came in them? If so how do I know what to get. I currently have a 97 f350 7.3 psd with a 5speed Manual in it. Any help would be great thanks

 

Only one tranny, the 4R100. In 2001, some (mine) have the mechanical diode. Check this for general things to look for... https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...questions.html

Good luck! At 121K, there is a LOT of life left in the motor!!

 

The ol' 7.3 rules!!! He is asking 18k it has a 4 inch lift limited 4x4. I am goin to throw 15k cash at him and see how he reacts. Money talks. Ha ha thanks for the link!!!

 

Yup, that link has some good things to look for.

Common rust places on these are on the bottom of the door lips, the area below the door opening where the doors rest up against, and behind the bottom outside window seals.

Also check the 4x4 thoroughly for operation. You not only need to turn the switch and hear the transfer case engage, but you need to move it and turn the wheels full crank to see if the wheels bind. The system often fails in the vacuum hubs, so the transfer case will still engage, but the hubs won't.

Check trans fluid and smell it to make sure it doesn't smell burnt and still looks red.

Like the link says, just check operation of everything in general- windows, door locks, lights, etc.

Oh, door lock mechanisms tend to fail over time. Maybe not yet at 121k, but it could. They should snap up and down quick, but lock it once and go check all the doors. Even the back window fails sometimes too and some people don't think to check it.

See if it includes any service history. You may want to think about doing a trans flush and change some other fluids soon.

Check the brakes by stepping on them hard when out for a drive. Not super hard, just not easy. It shouldn't pull to one side or shutter, but they do sometimes. You may need pads, rotors, calipers, or all three if it does.

Shocks are often neglected as are bump stops. They can all affect the driveability of the truck. I hear the steering stabilizer does too, though I've not done that to mine yet to know the difference it makes. If it has the stock shocks, I'd get rid of those ASAP. I can't believe the '02 7.3 I just bought had the factory shocks and steering stabilizer on it at 150k.

Interiors of Excursions are often in much better shape than comparable Super Duties since they were more often family vehicles instead of work vehicles. If the interior is really beat, you may want to move on if it can't be cleaned (like if parts are missing, damaged severely). The front driver's seat often shows wear too, which is common in both the Excursions and Super Duties.

Jon

 

bought mine at 70 ,000 miles now i have 180,000 miles and all i have had to change is the rear diff and the water pump . but i will say the water pump was leaking for three years before it went lol

 

I bought mine before I found this site, and got lucky!!!! November 07, had 74K on it, $16,500.... LOVE the 7.3!!!

 

Thanks for all the great info!!!

 

U got a steal!!! Nice. I have been Diggin around for about a month or so and got me 2 or 3 I want to look at but they r about 3 hrs from where i live. Goin to have to make a weekend out of it. Mama is goin to love this thing!!!

 

I would look at the oil pan. Alot of them in the snow belt may have a rusted out oil pan. I had a 2001 for a short period of time and it was leaking oil from the oil pan because it was so rusted out.

 

Yeah Check. Thank u!!

 

Just bought my 108K 2000 7.3 Limited for $18K and had to drop another $4K to replace tires, drive train, shocks, and something that cost about $500 (dont remember the part) on the front end and still consider it a steal. You figure the truck which had a $48K sticker on it if bought new today would easily go for $60K.

 

An 01 X in 07 for 16.5K. You got your X at a good price!

 

I knew it was a good deal then; I did try taking a cahiers check for $15,500 but owner was firm. Even though it's XLT trim level, has leather interior! All the mods were done, except the DP Tuner. I installed in June 2008. I've really enjoyed the room, comfort, and range with the 44(+/-) gallon tank!

 

your sig says you have an 04 7.3? conversion? or is it a 2000?

 

Bought mine with 190km and now I have 490 on it and NO problems except for regular wear items. Original tranny, I just keep up on maintenace. you will have years of trouble free driving!
On a different note, does anyone know how to remove the overhead console?