Towing Report For 2000 Excursion
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From: birmingham
Towing Report For 2000 Excursion
Ok, just returned from a 500 mile trip to Lake Hartwell towing my 391xt Ranger with the 2000 Excursion, 5.4 motor, 3.73 rear end.
13.2 mpg for trip. Speeds 60-70 mph. AC on, Interstate all the way. Great driving and great handling.
Almost in a wreck when an 18 wheeler came up too fast on a auto going 35mph. He slammed on the brakes, lots of blue smoke. I hit the brakes hard. The EX never waivered. Controled the emergency braking like a champ.
That is why I drive the Excursion.
Yeah the V-8 is a little slow, but overall I am happy with it. In third gear ( no overdrive on those hills) it pulls very well.
See ya on the lake!!!!
13.2 mpg for trip. Speeds 60-70 mph. AC on, Interstate all the way. Great driving and great handling.
Almost in a wreck when an 18 wheeler came up too fast on a auto going 35mph. He slammed on the brakes, lots of blue smoke. I hit the brakes hard. The EX never waivered. Controled the emergency braking like a champ.
That is why I drive the Excursion.
Yeah the V-8 is a little slow, but overall I am happy with it. In third gear ( no overdrive on those hills) it pulls very well.
See ya on the lake!!!!
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towing w/ the 5.4
There are some great mods you can do to improve the 5.4 for towing, including: headers/exhaust, chip, intake (K&N, MAF sensor, larger Throttle Body), electric fans, pullys. I have modified my '01 5.4 expedition with same and am very very impressed with its torque and towing ability
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Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Eastern NC
Pull 3 horse trailer with almost 4,000 pounds of horses, 1,000 pounds of gear etc plus whats in ex and I get 15-19 depending on speed. I usually cruise 55-60 and if I am just highway the ex kicks mileage butt. i can get 17 mpg
My braking is doable but will be replacing ex pretty soon. almost 200,000 miles and its starting to show its age performance wise
My braking is doable but will be replacing ex pretty soon. almost 200,000 miles and its starting to show its age performance wise
