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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 08:15 PM
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want to start off by introducing myself names Burton Im stationed out here In El paso and excited to be apart of this Forum!!!! I just got my first Excursion and have a few question for all you guys! I got a 2000 X v10 117000 miles has an 8 inch lift with 38' i did not get this puppy for gas millage just wondering what i should expect out of it and normal problems to keep an eye out any info you could throw my way would be great thanks guys!

Here is a couple pics of it
 
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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Nice truck Burton, welcome to our corner of heaven.

We've got a pretty good search engine, type in what ya wanta know and chances are it's been discussed before. Some samples:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...rry-about.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-used-v10.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...for-a-v10.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...-v10-been.html

Remember to keep that sun at your back when takin' pics!

Thx for your service.
 
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 11:25 PM
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She looks really good.

Id expect 8 or so MPG if you have a good tail wind!

Go have fun with her, looks like she was made to party!
 
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 01:30 AM
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i'd have to say 6-8mpg...as i can get 8 with a stock 4x4 v10 lol
 
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 12:51 PM
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I was being optimistic for the OP
 
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 08:24 PM
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thanks guys ps those links were helpful! I was told the lift was 8 inches but i feel its bigger than that anyone have an idea about how big it looks so to speak haha thanks guys
 
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