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#8 of 423 by jdadamsjr Apr 07, 2003 (4:05 am)
Take it to another shop ! That one doesn't know what he's talking about... Duals are put on vehicles EVERY day.
#9 of 423 Excursion Performance Mods & More by sirlez Apr 17, 2003 (1:45 am)
If you're looking for more engine power without the extra fuel consumption you can check out www.kennebell.net and www.bankspower.com. I have a twin-screw supercharger on my V10 which is a godsend for my right foot. I have left many Escalades and Navigators standing at the lights and can even out-run a V6 Honda. This thing goes through freeway traffic like a hot knife through butter - every car gets out of my way when I speed up on them. It's a real shame Ford is discontinuing the vehicle. Many loyal fans will miss the exclusive appeal this thing has. There ARE people who need this SUV! I really hope Ford will reconsider their decision once the frantic rush to get the last few models hits their heads. KEEP THE EXCURSION ALIVE!!!!!!! Replies to this message: chewie_az (Feb 26, 2008 10:54 am)
#10 of 423 more performance for the V-10 by theriddler May 07, 2003 (4:00 pm)
I just read an artical in the may issue of "Ford Truck World" magazine about increaceing HP & torgue in a V-10. It went through the step by step procedure of installing a complete exhaust system with headers from Banks. It also showed installing a Banks OttoMind computer module and a Banks Ram-Air air cleaner. The initial run ,before any mods, showed 192.7 hp and 270.7 lbs.-ft. of torque. After all mods it was 255.5hp with351.4lbs.-ft. of torque. Also gas millage increased from 10.9mpg to 12.3mpg. The total cost of the kit was $2,050 plus installation. Sounds a little high price but I think if you read the artical the say to buy each of these systems sperately from any aftermarket it would probly come out about the same. I would love to install this kit on my beast but right now I have a 18 year old son getting ready to go off to collage so I need to be a little more conservative with my funds. You can reach the magazine on the internet at www.fordtruckworld.com. I just stumbled across this mag last month. It has a lot of good articles on Ford trucks.
#11 of 423 PSD 6.0 L Problems? by wpriest May 07, 2003 (4:56 pm)
Hi--I'm lookingf at moving from an Expedition to an X. We have a 30' trailer that the Exped doesn't pull very well. I was thinking of a diesel but I recently got a message from a dealer that there were problems with the 6.0 in terms of getting parts and "they have been having some problems with that new engine" (quote).   Anyone out there with a 6.0 PSD that can either back or refute this info?   I've owned/driven Fords going back to my dad's '57 Fairlane and '58 Edsel Corsair (wish I had them now). I'd like to stay with Ford (I have an '03 Ranger 4x4 that pulls a UHaul 6x12 trailer as well as my wife's '00 Expedition.   Thanks
#12 of 423 I have problem with the stopping power of my 2003 V-10 Excursion by rlsmith2212 Oct 27, 2003 (4:48 pm)
My new 2003 Excursion seems to lacking in the brake department. Poor stopping ability and mushy pedal. Pedal can be depressed to at or below accelerator pedal. On two occasions at less than 5 MPH on an incline I did push on the accelerator while pressing on the brake pedal. This dangerous. Anyone else have this problem?? Thanks, Richard
#13 of 423 Floorboard CLUNK is finally GONE!!!! by quickfords Nov 23, 2003 (6:39 pm)
Ok Excursion people, now that I have your attention with the subject, here the story: Since new I have been plagued with this clunk or banging under the drivers floorboard. The dealer replaced the swaybar links, no fix. I have been under this thing many times hitting parts with sledge hammer (carefully though!) and a rubber mallet trying to figure what is that damn clunk! I even tightened the body mount under the pedals. Finally, Saturday I was determined to take another look around underneath. I saw a difference in the way the rubber mounts looked from left to right. It looked the the orange paint had been peeling off the left side due to excessive flexing. I removed the bolt, wire brushed it, lubed it with anti-sieze compound, put a large lock washer (the only large spacer I had- a flat washer or two would work fine) with a thickness of about 4mm- 5mm, I jacked up the body and inserted a foam pad to help insulate it. I then reassembled it and torqued the sh...oops the heck out of the bolt. It has been two days and it seems to be gone!!!! I cannot tell you how HAPPY I am that it is finally gone. I wonder if I should package these items and sell them to Ford as a repair kit? Perhaps the body is not even? Perhaps that mount is not up to specs? Perhaps the perch was welded in the wrong position? What ever Ford did, I believe it is finally fixed. Good luck to all those still experiencing this headache. Saul.
#14 of 423 Message to Quickfords by 390gt Nov 26, 2003 (9:14 am)
I too have found that the culprit was the cab mount. I've replaced the lower insulator and bolt twice in 70K miles. The original I over torqued and actually stripped the threads in the lower insulator. Ford also fixed it once at 36K miles and put an extra spacer between the body and upper insulator. I believe the torque spec is 80 ft lbs. I hope the last fix will last. Glad you finally got this resolved.
#15 of 423 COMPARISON 7.3 TO 6.0 QUESTION by rscott6 Jan 26, 2004 (5:21 am)
This Question is for JOGIBA or anyone with a 6.0. At 70 MPH, what does your Tach read? Just wanted to know with the 5 speed vs. 4 speed auto. trans. Thanks. Replies to this message: mikelski (Nov 29, 2005 9:35 am)
#16 of 423 brakes by dfc Sep 29, 2004 (7:12 pm)
Have an '03 4x4, never tow, at 26,ooo had 'warped rotors' which were resurfaced. Again at 33,000 were again warped and the dealer replaced them this time . Dealer suggested it was due to my driving and they would not replace or fix them again (on warranty). Am I the only guy with this problem? Otherwise like the truck but want to find a good mechanic outside the Ford dealer because that comment pissed me off. Replies to this message: tasillo (Oct 05, 2004 8:26 am) custom99 (Feb 23, 2006 1:54 pm) 390gt (Feb 28, 2006 6:11 am) driveabeast (Oct 13, 2004 5:28 pm) heater1951 (Jun 27, 2009 3:40 am) pfteryl1 (Jun 27, 2009 6:48 am)
#17 of 423 Re: brakes [dfc] by tasillo Oct 05, 2004 (8:26 am)
Replying to: dfc (Sep 29, 2004 7:12 pm) My '02 4x4 V-10 also had warped rotors at 27k. I lived with it until the next service ;last week at 30k. The dealer machined all 4 rotors and said the pads were fine. I questioned the practice of machining the rotors and not at least scuffing up the existing pads to break the glaze of the surface. The dealer said not necessary (I know better). Nice and smooth now, braking power seems about as before (not much). I'm holding out until the end of warranty in 6k more miles to see if they warp again.   Also, the manual states transmission fluid replacemnt at 30K. I requested the dealer drop the pan and replace the filter as well, instead what I got was the "Power Flush" using the trans cooler lines. This makes me nervous as any particles trapped in the filter either stayed there or are now circulating in the tranny if they didn't come out in the flushing process. Am I being paranoid???   Other than that, at 30k, no complaints! Replies to this message: custom99 (Feb 23, 2006 1:54 pm) 390gt (Feb 28, 2006 6:11 am)

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