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I looked at a 2001 X XLT today, it had 147k on it new tires body is straight and had a few scratches on her but she ran awsome. The asking price is 6500 which for a 4x4 that runs thats good i think is more than fair.
The only issue i have with it is on the bottom of the guage cluster there is a red circle lit up and i dont know what it means... The truck ran handled and braked well so i dont think its anything serious.
Can someone tell me what that red light means? And whats everyones opinion on the truck?
I had a 00 X and i dont ever remember it having that much power, at 45mph it went into OD and was sitting at 1500rpm so i am guessing its got 3.73 gearing??
The only issue i have with it is on the bottom of the guage cluster there is a red circle lit up and i dont know what it means... The truck ran handled and braked well so i dont think its anything serious.
Can someone tell me what that red light means? And whats everyones opinion on the truck?
I had a 00 X and i dont ever remember it having that much power, at 45mph it went into OD and was sitting at 1500rpm so i am guessing its got 3.73 gearing??
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The V10 has often been described as "a poor man's diesel" and "Ford's best kept secret" and it truly is. Whether you're moving people around town, on a roadtrip, or pulling a good size trailer, you will not be disappointed with a V10powered Excursion. I know, I've had one...
Before I bought my diesel Ex new in 2001, I was given a '00 V10 to drive for the weekend and MAN was it nice. It was powerful, had plenty of room for whatever I needed, and got decent mileage for something it's size. If I had my way, I'd have both in my driveway...someday I suppose....
With the Excursion you have WAY more options...
How it rides: If the springs are too soft for you, a set of F250 springs can easily remedy that.
Power while towing: If you plan on regularly towing 4.30 gears turn the V10 into a tow beast from hell. Better acceleration, more power in the higher rpms, and you can more easily pull up a good size hill without downshifting.
I thought about a 6.0 Suburban, but liked the Excursion better because it was something different and is as far as I'm concerned, superior.
If you live out in south Texas, I'll gladly come take a look at it for you and help you with any needed repairs, free of charge...
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