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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 07:21 PM
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best maintenance manual?

Hi all:

What are best options out there for repair/maintenance manuals for 00' V10 Excursion?

For my past F-150 & Expedition I liked the Haynes (NO Chilton!).

What is out there that everyone agrees is good? I did some forum searching but didn't find much on this topic?

Thanks!

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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by JKK
Hi all:

What are best options out there for repair/maintenance manuals for 00' V10 Excursion?

For my past F-150 & Expedition I liked the Haynes (NO Chilton!).

What is out there that everyone agrees is good? I did some forum searching but didn't find much on this topic?

Thanks!

JK
I went with the ford factory manuals from ebay. 3 in a set. 2 service manuals, and 1 electrical. Kinda pricey on ebay, but great to have.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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Just got a 6,500+ page .pdf download factory manual for $5 from Ebay. The .pdf layout looks pretty clear, lots of tabs, etc.

Now if I could just print this out at work 1,000 pages a day think anyone would notice (haha)?
 
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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 05:40 PM
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JKK - Please PM me. I'm also in Sugarland and would be interested in taking a look at your recent purchase. Great buy!!!!

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Old Jun 8, 2010 | 06:24 PM
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Check out ebay seller name "ultratoolz". I got the 04 factory shop manuals on DVD ROM for cheap. Excellent resource.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by william_04_x
Check out ebay seller name "ultratoolz". I got the 04 factory shop manuals on DVD ROM for cheap. Excellent resource.
I looked and saw a DVD for a 03 Excursion.
In looking through the contents I did not see anything about diesel's.
Is it included or do you need to order it separately?
TIA
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by JKK
Hi all:

What are best options out there for repair/maintenance manuals for 00' V10 Excursion?

For my past F-150 & Expedition I liked the Haynes (NO Chilton!).
Hands down the best source is the official factory service manual (FSM). You can get them from Helms if your are honest or go to ebay for bootlegs if you aren't. They are worth every penny.

There are 3 for the full set - the general Expedition manual, the diesel supplement, and the wiring diagram.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2010 | 12:44 PM
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I went with the Ford manuals, I still prefer the paper manual don't like getting the laptop dirty.
 
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Originally Posted by 03-6L-X
I looked and saw a DVD for a 03 Excursion.
In looking through the contents I did not see anything about diesel's.
Is it included or do you need to order it separately?
TIA
The DVD manual I got is for every model of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury for model year 2004. Gas, diesel, body systems, electrical diagrams, troubleshooting, etc. It's disgusting how much info is contained on a single disc. If you can't find what I'm talking about, let me know, and I'll help you find one.

Usually I'll study the procedure I'm about to tackle, and print any pages I feel are necessary to be at the truck while doing the work.

Even though the electrical diagrams are included, I also have the Ford hard copy as it's easier for me to utilize. I picked that up in gently used condition for about $20..
 
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