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#410 of 423 Brakes, etc by idgolfjunkie Sep 25, 2009 (2:14 pm)
I have a 00 ex w/ 7.3L, I have owned it since it was new and now has 215,000. I've had most of problems and EVERYONE has brakes issues. I have a friend that says Ford put 1/2 ton brakes on the heaviest SUV every built. I replaced all the rotors and pads 60,000 miles ago and they have never shuttered once. I just had new tires installed and the service guy told me that I still have about 1/2 the pad left? I purchased all four rotors and pads for 299.00 on ebay from brakelabs and have been thrilled. Yeah, the thing has a lousy electrical system, but the rest of the rig is awesome. I bought mine in Feb 00, since then I have replaced the altenator, rotors and pads, rebuilt the entire front end, and 3 sets of batteries. I had the glow plugs changed at 210,000 just because it was getting a little slow starting and winter is getting close. Since owning my ex for the past 9 1/2 years I have always wondered why GM and Chrysler never built an SUV with a diesel in it. Good luck to all of you.
#411 of 423 Theft Light blinking new radio install by green_monster Sep 26, 2009 (6:21 pm)
I just put a new radio into my car and replaced the OEM model. I got a harness from Crutchfield and all appears to work. Now I get a the theft light blinking. I can start the car. Is there any solution to this? Replies to this message: EXflores (Oct 05, 2009 9:03 am) roosmama (Oct 06, 2009 10:29 am)
#412 of 423 <b>excursion 2000 2x4 6 .8 10cylinders</b> by EXflores Oct 05, 2009 (9:03 am)
i had just replaced the fuel pump and im getting 30psi not sure if thats right... ...i already replaced the oxygen sensors so i dont know if that could still be it... i drive on the freeway constantly .. when i get about 10 minutes on the freeway the revolutions will go all the way down and it will just be in idle just enough for the motor to not turn off, even though the its in drive and im stomping on the gas... then ill have to turn it off and on again for it to work another 10 minutes... anyone know on what i can do? think its an electrical wiring problem? Replies to this message: roosmama (Oct 06, 2009 10:43 am)
#413 of 423 Re: Theft Light blinking new radio install [green_monster] by EXflores Oct 05, 2009 (9:03 am)
Replying to: green_monster (Sep 26, 2009 6:21 pm) the theft light always blinked on mine i think thats just normal Replies to this message: roosmama (Oct 06, 2009 10:29 am)
#414 of 423 Re: Theft Light blinking new radio install [EXflores] by roosmama Oct 06, 2009 (10:29 am)
Replying to: EXflores (Oct 05, 2009 9:03 am) Me too. I have owned this truck for 8 years. The theft light has always blinked on the truck.
#415 of 423 Re: <b>excursion 2000 2x4 6 .8 10cylinders</b> [EXflores] by roosmama Oct 06, 2009 (10:43 am)
Replying to: EXflores (Oct 05, 2009 9:03 am) If you go back through the postings others had this problem. I have the same truck as you but mine is a 4x4. I had a similar problem where the truck would just refuse to idle. If I took my foot off the gas it would die. Unfortunatley I am not a mechanic and it was my local Ford dealer that eventually fixed it. I took it in, told them what it was doing, they did a MAJOR tune up and the Monster has been running prefectly ever since. Good Luck!
#416 of 423 Re: Cabin Air filter- 2000 Exc. & brake rotors [daddy818] by daddy818 Oct 16, 2009 (10:38 am)
Replying to: daddy818 (Aug 17, 2009 9:13 am) Whats up all?? Its been 3 months (+/-) and the brakes are still fine, the rotors and pads from brakeperformance.com apparently did the trick, and by the way I torque 100 ft/lbs. per the owners manual when putting wheels back on. Called dealer(since no one responded to my question posted 2 months ago) regarding location of cabin air filter and he told me that the 2000 Exc. did not show any cabin air filter so I guess I'll quit looking. Still no answers out there regarding removal of dash front to get to instrument cluster lights( I need to get special tool to remove radio,2 small holes in front on each side, because FORD put a screw under front edge of radio that holds dash in), can I get tool at Pep Boys,Murrays or Auto Zone or do I have to get at dealer and how much will it cost(since bulbs are like $6.00 each, tool is probably $50.00 or more) ?? OR --- is there an easier way to get to instrument cluster lights?? If no answer this time, I'll get to dealer one of these days and ask them ?? Thanks.
#417 of 423 glow plugs by hammer1978 Oct 19, 2009 (7:38 am)
can a diy replace glow plugs on a 2005 6.0 diesel Replies to this message: bionut (Oct 23, 2009 5:52 am) hammer1978 (Nov 19, 2009 8:41 am) roosmama (Nov 19, 2009 9:08 am) hammer1978 (Nov 22, 2009 9:00 pm) and 1 more...
#418 of 423 Re: glow plugs [hammer1978] by bionut Oct 23, 2009 (5:52 am)
Replying to: hammer1978 (Oct 19, 2009 7:38 am) I'm not as familiar with the 6.0 as the 7.3. It can be done on the 7.3, but it is not for beginners. You have to remove the valve covers to get to them, and sometimes the threads will be stuck. If you break one off in the hole, then you have to pull the heads to have them drilled out. I know the procedure, but I still prefer to leave it to the professionals who have a few tricks to get them loose. I don't use the Stealership, but rather a local performance diesel shop who has lower rates and higher knowledge. Good Luck if you decide to give it a try. Let us know how it comes out.   Still no answer on my question about the VSM replacement on an '02X. Anyone have recent experience they want to share? I have a whole bunch of electrical problems and want to know how many of them might be remedied by this replacement. Replies to this message: hammer1978 (Nov 19, 2009 8:41 am) roosmama (Nov 19, 2009 9:08 am) hammer1978 (Nov 22, 2009 9:00 pm) bionut (Nov 23, 2009 6:41 am)
#419 of 423 03' 6.0 Turbo Diesel Excursion by exploredsoul Nov 09, 2009 (8:24 am)
I have an 03' 6.0 Turbo Diesel Excursion. It has 126,000 on it and I have never had any trouble other than the alternator. Now all of a sudden everything is going down hill. First was the brakes but everyone by now knows how to fix that. When I get a load on the engine I start feeling a vibration and a hum, also when I am driving 50 or above the engine studers. It feels like I am in a car with spark plugs that is missing. Has anyone else had this problem? How did you fix it?

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