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Mar 6, 2014 | 01:01 PM

Mikeon7236

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From: Waite Park

Hello from St. Cloud MN

Hello everyone, My name is Mike and purchased a 2005 Ford Excursion with the 6.0 Diesel with 67,000 miles, in Feb of 2013. Reason for purchasing was that my wife and I adopted 2 boys making and needed more room for all 5 of our children and be able to pull camper without having to use 2 vehicles. Did research and found the excursion to be the best fit. Didn't research the history of the 6.0 diesel. Every thing was great until almost 1yr later. I was told by a dealer that I needed FICM and STC kit and Dummy Plugs repaired. A friend referred me to a guy. He replaced and Upgraded FICM but said after tests that dummy plugs were ok. I got it back and seemed to do ok. The next day I had drill and had to drive about 50 miles. Got there shut truck off, came back out a few mins later and it turned over but didn't fire. Came back a couple hours later it fired right up. Now I have intermittent heat. Was told head Gasket. I am frustrated to say the least. Need help on what to do! Thank you

Mar 6, 2014 | 02:23 PM

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From: N.E. of WinterPeg

Welcome aboard!!!!
Tons of info here, these guys are super great help.
Be specific about everything, any codes and symptoms as it will quickly help you pin point alot of time consuming issues/posts:
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

Here's the eX thread, great info here as well:
Excursion - King of SUVs - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums

Good luck with her!! Once the bugs are worked out these are FANTASTIC Suv's!!!!

Apr 15, 2014 | 08:17 PM

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Welcome to fte, what a great find an excursion 6.0 with low miles! If you can do wrenching yourself check you the tech folder in the 6.0 section. I bought mine 4 years ago and have learned a ton of great stuff on this site. You will need digital gauges if you don't have any, to monitor the health of your engine.