What am I looking for
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What am I looking for
With Gas prices going through the roof in Socal, weak stomached individuals are dumping their gas guzzlers for a great discount.
I am in the search for a 100k mile or so Excursion with no preference to features other than 4x4 and tow package.
I have come across this :
Model: Excursion
Make: Ford
Model year: 2000
Trim level: XLT 4WD
Standard seating: 9
Engine capacity: V10, 6.8L (415 CID) SOHC EFI
I have the owner sitting at 1000 or so below Blue Book...
What should I be looking for issue wise. I am a mechanic so I know what to look for generally but looking for those "lil secrets" to know if this will be a POS... Thanks
I am in the search for a 100k mile or so Excursion with no preference to features other than 4x4 and tow package.
I have come across this :
Model: Excursion
Make: Ford
Model year: 2000
Trim level: XLT 4WD
Standard seating: 9
Engine capacity: V10, 6.8L (415 CID) SOHC EFI
I have the owner sitting at 1000 or so below Blue Book...
What should I be looking for issue wise. I am a mechanic so I know what to look for generally but looking for those "lil secrets" to know if this will be a POS... Thanks
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2012
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I don't think there's anything major to look for with a V10. You have to expect manifold studs to be replaced now or soon, torque your spark plugs to spec, clean your MAF/IAC.
Expect weak leaf springs now or later.
Expect weak leaf springs now or later.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Danbury, CT
I guess some common things include the exhaust manifold bolds breaking. You would hear that as kid of a "ticking" noise especially at acceleration. Other common things that go are the coil over plugs causing misfires. Goes for both the 5.4 V8 and the 6.8 V10.
Tuned
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: SW Missouri
At the pumps the other day some older fart came up and asked when I will drop the big truck for something that gets great mileage. When I told I was getting 20 MPG going to Vegas he would not believe me. I showed him the trip meter at 20.7. Why would I give up all the comfort and room for my 6'4" 260 pound aging body for another 10 MPG and all the cramped spaces. I can drive to Vegas about 200 miles and walk all day. In one of those cute little cars I have to get a room and walk the next day.
Enjoy the beast while you can. I commuted in small cracker boxes for 30 years. It is nice to now have the extra room for everyone in my car.
Enjoy the beast while you can. I commuted in small cracker boxes for 30 years. It is nice to now have the extra room for everyone in my car.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Danbury, CT
Might not be hugely common with the COP going bad (but occasionally), leaving you mainly with the manifold studs then (although that might be a rust belt thing). Not really much else based on peoples threads on the forum. The V10 (and V8) should generally be very reliable as far as I can tell.
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