I've been looking for some time for nice looking excursion (private sale) with the so called bullet proof 7.3 diesel. Let me know what you guys think???
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2003 power stroke 7.3 turbo diesel excursion
- Their asking 12,500. KBB is about the same
- 170,000 miles
- 2X4
- Eddie Bauer trim
- 6 disc cd and dvd player
- all power options
- they have owned it for 4 years
I will post some picture when I see it tonight...

Let me know what you think of this one. Any problems with this year I should be looking for? Also what kind of mpg can I expect with this engine?

 

In my opinion, that's the best of the 7.3's. The mileage is a bit high but it depends on your location. How good is the service history?

 

I'm going to see it in a few hours so I'll post some picture when I get home. They have a carfax and say they have always kept up on the maintenance.

What is high miles for a 7.3?

 

LOL,I don't think there is high mileage for a 7.3. Drive Train 150K (anything with a bushing), transmission 180-200K. Don't worry about the 7.3 unless it is not maintained.

 

My Ex was 7,900.00 Limited 7.3 Powerstroke 272,000 miles original Everything! Trans, t-case and differentials as long as its been maintained theres no issues with the 7.3! or mileage for that matter! Good Luck Post Pics!

 

When I test drove it felt really good and solid. In fact it was really easy to drive like a small suv! Only minor cosmetic problems (leather had small tears, plastic parts on the outside, as far as I could tell. The only bad thing is that they are firm at 12,500. I plan to take it to a mechanic to see how it looks.

The tow mirror weren't electric folding like I had expected . So every time I go in and out of the garage I will have to fold them.

 

Excursion never had power fold mirrors but with some work you can add 08 power fold mirrors.

Take a flashlight and look under the turbo in the very back of the valley and look for oil. Also in the very front under the fuel bowl.

 

That is my exact same X! Same mileage and all! I have put some parts and work into mine just mainly because I like perfect working vehicles. I could have "just drove it". I get around 19-20mpg all by itself, 14.5 pulling the stuff in my sig.

Best year, best motor, best SUV ever! I payed 14K for mine a couple years ago (prices haven't changed on the 7.3).

 

Has anyone added the 08 folding mirrors? I'm guessing there is a thread about this somewhere?

 

That's about what I paid for my EX with about the same milage
Definitely check for service records. Find out if there are any leaks, oil, coolant or otherwise.
Also - take a good light and look in the engine valley for (new) oil anywhere (HPOP area and so on.)
It's not a bad price at all, but if you see any leaks, be prepared for some work or have a side kitty (about $3000) set aside for (unexpected) repairs.
First things that needed attention (and or had needed to be replaced on mine)
Kind of reitterating what BuiltFordTough said.
1a) HPOP (non-serviceable) leak repair.
1b) Oil lines/o-rings.
2) Water Pump
3) Leaky Air Breather on Drivers side (that vents into the incoming air housing)
Make sure Cruise Control works - I'm chasing an issue with mine down.
Like I said - not a bad price, but still had to toss some coin at it to get all the leaks fixed.

 

i rember when mine looked new like that

 

I was looking around for the 08 tow mirrors and it is a bit difficult to tell if they are the electric folding ones (don't need to be heated) . Does anyone know the exact name or part #?

My truck won't fit in the garage if I don't get out and fold the mirrors. This would make my life a lot easier!

 

I didn't notice any leaks but I forgot to really look for them. All the electrical including the cruise control worked. I will be taking it to a guy at ford dealer that I know to have it looked over so I don't miss anything.

 

Unfortunately I just found out someone beat me to it by one day and bought the EX. Hopefully another good 7.3 will turn up...

 

Sorry to hear it was sold. They usually sell fast especially The diesels! Another will come up just keep an eye out!