My Trade...

[thunderinms]

I have been off of the forum a while, but I am back with good news. First of all, I got married two months ago, and two weeks after that - what do you know - a little one is on the way! I wanted an Excursion when I bought my 2004 PSD, but I could not find a PSD anywhere in Mississippi and no one would give me a verbal trade quote on the Avalanche I had at the time (Dec 2005). I did not want to drive all the way to Texas to get ripped off, so I focused on finding my current truck, which is an XLT Sport and I LOVE it.

So I am looking for a pre-03 7.3 Excursion a month ago when we first found out. I wanted to get a PSD one before they all dried up. Same issue with the dealers - no trade quote on my 04 PSD. Also, I was upside down compared what they wanted to give me on trade. I gave up. However, the other day I was looking on eBay and a person 3 hours north of me had a 2003 Excursion Limited he had bought to try out to see if he liked it. His family loves it, but he needs a truck for his business. So I called him up and turns out my truck fits what he needs.

Now I know I said I wanted a 7.3, but they are tough to come by! I know the early 6.0 engines have issues. I have replaced the EGR and had the power steering go out on mine. But I figured as long as I take care of it and use it primarily as a daily driver I should be fine. The previous owner babied this Excursion like I do my truck so I should be fine. OASIS said it only had the EGR valve replaced, so wish me luck.

Now on to some questions. This truck I am getting is 4x4, Limited trim, and Forest green in color. so...

My truck, Crew Cab 4x4 w/stock tires, gets 18.5-19 when it behaves. What kind of mileage do the 6.0 Excursion PSDs get?

EPSD has 81000 miles on it. Where can I look besides a dealer to see what Technical bulletins need to be addressed?

What is the best Stainless Steel Brush Guard?

Any other advice out there?

Garrett

[Logan]

Man, sounds like a pretty sweet deal if it works out. I am sure Marc or someone will be able to help you out with the technical stuff. Check out the tech files too. I think there is some stuff there that will help ya out. Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[ABOBB]

Well.. let's see..
Welcome back to the ORG.
Congratulations on the marriage.
Congratulations on the upcoming addition to the family.
and Finally congratulations on the new truck.

[mrnecsteve]

This site is a good one.....
Ford Doctors Diesel Technician Society

[Rodslinger]

Welcome back to the ORG Garrett - and congrats on getting hitched and having a little one on the way!

[Brian]

Originally Posted by thunderinms

The previous owner babied this Excursion like I do my truck so I should be fine.
Garrett

dont baby a diesel, especially the 6.0. youll have more problems with a babied truck than driving it hard!

[Big Tone]

Yep...drive it hard, less buildup in the emissions parts!

[stump0331]

before i modded my 6.0 excursion i think i was gettin in the 17mpg range

[thunderinms]

What are you getting post-modification. I do have a Diablo that I was going to use on my truck, but I burned an EGR while using it and I chickened out on using it anymore, especially after the dealer reflashed the programming. Truck actually ran better and had more power after I had it flashed...

GG

[Big Tone]

I run an SCT with the LOONEY WILD when I am Not towing, keeping the rpms at 2000 which is just about 70 mph it does 18 mpg.
P.S. I have a diablo for mine as well, dont care for it!