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#81 of 519 2002 Ford Excursion V10 -2 wheel Drive by 1bigtug

Aug 16, 2005 (6:00 pm)

I have a 2002 Ford Excursion with the 6.8L (V10) and the rearend gears are 4:30 - I've been having problems with pinging while under load - and recently without being under load - Our mileage was HORRIBLE on a recent trip 5 miles to the gal while towing our 30' Weekend Warrior FS30 model - I've switched out the air intake with a Air Raid system and also used the Hyper-Tech III for programming!!! all have helped - with the exception of the pinging - the other MAJOR problem is the DAM doors squeaking - I've had the weather stripping molding replaced 2 times - which solves the problem for 3 or 4 months - I'm know looking at trading it in!!! and buying a new 06 F350 4 x 4 Crew Cab Dually! The price is right - with the exception that I own the Excursion out right - it just turned 44,500 (however the trade in value would not be what I'd want or NEED- We did purchase the extended warranty 6yr / 60,000 -however some of these problems have been addressed before and still have not been resolved - I'm thinking I should be looking at Chevy or Dodge trucks to resolve my problems!!!

#83 of 519 Re: 2000 Ex - engine stops without turning ignition off [striper063] by dgf625

Aug 17, 2005 (9:09 pm)

Replying to: striper063 (Jun 30, 2005 5:11 pm)
I have a 2001 Excursion, it started stalling just when it was raining, but would start right up again. It would stall at idle or when rpms are falling, at higher rpms it would hesitate and tach would drop, but continue running. Now it happens more often and not only when it is raining, and for the first time would not restart right away. No check engine light or codes says FORD. 90% of the stalling is when slowing for a corner, losing power steering, and my wife is usually driving. She is ready to kill me. Map sensor, Cam sensor??

#84 of 519 2nd EX by ned412

Aug 22, 2005 (4:52 pm)

I'm on my 2nd Ex now. Had an 01 Limited 4x2 V8. Had the same brake problem once in 50,000. The dealer turned the rotors at about 30,000 and they were fine after that. Had the transmission replaced because it slipped in OD. This was my own fault because I towed a trailer from PA to FLA and never put it in tow mode. It was also covered under warranty.
 
Now have an 05 Eddie Bauer 4x4 with the 6.0. No problems yet with 5,000 on it. I do notice that it requires move attention driving on the highway. It doesn't go straight like the 2WD model. It seems you are constantly moving the wheel a little. The 2WD was perfect. You could take you hands off the wheel and it would go straight for ever.
 
I do notice a bunch of difference between the diesel and the V8. I don"t tow anything but like the better mileage. I'm getting about 15. The V8 got 12. Plus now diesel is a little cheaper. I didn't get the extended warranty yet but probably will before the warranty is up.
 
I really love the EX and would buy another if they keep making them. Do they plan on making them in 06?

#85 of 519 04 ex 6.0 diesel turbo by pjair

Aug 25, 2005 (8:59 am)

my ford ex has been making funny noises when towing my boat, like a backfire
it looses power but continues to run, it does this several times in a row, back of the throttle and it stops.
it also has been blowing the turbo to pipe hose.

#86 of 519 variable speed turbo??? by pjair

Aug 25, 2005 (9:53 am)

i have a 04 6.0 diesel and they tell me that it has a variable pitch turbo, can any body elaborate on that?

#87 of 519 Re: 2005 excursion [jnewsome1] by mpaulin

Sep 02, 2005 (5:19 pm)

Replying to: jnewsome1 (Jul 12, 2005 6:24 am)
We have the same problem with our 2001 excursion bouncing. What did you get from Ford to correct the problem?

#88 of 519 just one of those things by rmejia

Sep 09, 2005 (1:33 pm)

i own a '01 V-10 4x4 excursion with 80 k miles. on a short trip to texas, only 350 miles, my tranny gave out, only gear left was reverse. during the trip, i noticed the gears shifting in real hard, tranny fluid was full, and red, but smelled burnt, service was always kept up on this thing. called dealer ship to see if they had any similar problems. there answer, "just one of those things i guess" i thought of taking it to a dealership in texas, but instead took it to a tranny specialist. turns out, he had two other trannys, from two other v-10 4x4 excursions sitting in his shop. one '01 and the other an '02. both with significantly less miles. what are the odds?? just one of those things i guess. has anyone else had any similar problems??

#89 of 519 Re: just one of those things [rmejia] by ned412

Sep 10, 2005 (8:37 am)

Replying to: rmejia (Sep 09, 2005 1:33 pm)
My 01 V8 4X2 had the tranny go at 30,000. It was replaced under warranty. It started to slip going into OD and when I took it in they told me it had to be replaced.

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