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Re: 2000 Ford Excursion Turbo D. 7.3 Limited Starter [donc7]
Written by: bionut on Aug 27, 2012 2:10:31 PM
The flywheel should not fail that quickly unless it was defective. My '02 7.3 has 205k miles, on its third starter and still the original flywheel. Even if you are not mechanically inclined, I would suggest you check the starter to make sure the bolts are tight. Especially with the diesel vibration, the bolts can work loose and when the starter tips, the gear doesn't engage fully with the flywheel. I ... Read More
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SQUEAKING
Written by: suvluva34 on Aug 26, 2012 6:18:09 PM
I HAVE A 2000 FORD EXCURSION AND EVERY TIME I TURN IT SQUEAKS VERY VERY LOUD AND IT'S VERY ANNOYING....WHATS CAUSING THAT?
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2000 Ford Excursion Turbo D. 7.3 Limited Starter
Written by: donc7 on Aug 26, 2012 2:13:26 PM
Starter grinding on my fly wheel. I had the fly wheel changed and new starter put on. A year later its doing the same thing. Any help will do! Thanks Don
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Re: Drivers side front hub "clicking" noise [daddy818]
Written by: idgolfjunkie on Mar 29, 2011 5:46:28 PM
The noise is most like the bearing hub assembly, I had one fail on my 2000 ex a few years ago, and replaced both at the same time (figured if one was failed the other couldn't be far behind). These are not cheap parts, the local ford dealer quoted me 465.00 each (4 years ago), I ended up buying aftermarket units off of ebay for about 250.00 each, that was about ... Read More
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Help with my rattly noise???
Written by: tbudow on Jan 29, 2011 12:58:43 PM
I have 2000 Ford Excursion V10 w/ 170K mi. It has always run great. However, recently and coincident with having my tires balanced at WMart, it developed a rattly/pulsating noise in the rear end. The noise is not there when in Park, only when in Drive, and most prominent (for obvious reasons, I guess) when stopped or at a slow rate of speed. The local Ford Dealership thinks it is the ... Read More
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Re: 2000 excursion 6.8L using oil [washawtaw]
Written by: roosmama on May 28, 2010 9:08:59 AM
I have a 2000 Ex with the 6.8L as well. It has 148,000 km on it. Truck was using or loosing oil a while ago but has stopped. To be honest when it was happening I was crawling under the truck looking for a leak. It was actually my local Ford dealer that knew the problem. I took the truck in for a tune up and told them that the truck ... Read More
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excursion excursion
Written by: renagade00 on Feb 23, 2010 4:18:09 PM
I have a 2000 ford excursion and just put brakes on it.Rotors looked normal but when go to drive it over 30 mph it shakes and pulsates at the steering wheel the drivers side is all problem what could it be!
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Re: excursion 2000 2x4 6 .8 10cylinders [EXflores]
Written by: roosmama on Oct 6, 2009 11:43:44 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 ... Read More
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Re: Gas or Diesel. [lance17]
Written by: nukeford on May 5, 2009 7:26:12 AM
I have a 2001 Excursion 7.3 and I usually get about 15 MPG with a mix of highway and city. My diesel has about 150,000 on it and I just took it on a trip to Florida. We had nine people packed in with a loaded carrier in the back. I got 17-18.5 MPG at 70MPH. I have found that the main factor in my gas mileage is temperature. I can ... Read More
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Re: Brake Me Up!!! [heater1951]
Written by: idgolfjunkie on Apr 26, 2009 7:05:18 PM
I've posted on this subject before and will be happy to do so again. I have a 2000 excursion (7.3) and had all the problems with brake cavetation that everyone else has. My brother in law owns a repair shop and he turned them a couple of times before they were too wore for more. So I bought a complete set of rotors and pads from a company on ebay for ... Read More
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Re: iLock on 2000 Excursion [txdude1]
Written by: fphilli1 on Feb 12, 2009 12:33:48 PM
trxdude1 I sent this to a Ford electrical eng'r that I have worked with in the past and here is what he had to say about your issue. Hope it helps. There is no such device called "iLock" that I know of on an Excursion. There is a computer software program called iLock. The antitheft system on the 2000 Excursion is the PATS system (Passive Anti-Theft System) and there is a ... Read More
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iLock on 2000 Excursion
Written by: txdude1 on Feb 11, 2009 5:47:23 PM
My 2000 Excursion (diesel) has an ignition theft device called iLock. As luck would have it, my iLock system has gone bad and has locked me out from starting my truck. Truck now sitting at grocery store. Called local Ford dealerships here in TX, they have no idea what I'm talking about...never heard of iLock. Called dealership in UT where I bought vehicle, they state I need a bypass which is ... Read More
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cryogenic rotors
Written by: pfteryl1 on May 12, 2008 11:26:57 AM
there are a number of sources for cryogenic rotors (for 2000 ford excursion)....please respond by posting both positive and negative experiences Thanks
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Re: I feel everyones PAIN! [agoodwin]
Written by: idgolfjunkie on Dec 3, 2008 8:16:14 PM
I have a 2000 ex that just turned 200,000, and I had all of the brake problems that you all have described. My brother in law owns a repair shop and turned the rotors a couple of times and it never lasted very long. The problem, is that the penny pinching pricks at ford put half ton brakes on the heaviest SUV on the road, thanks ford. My solution was to ... Read More
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I feel everyones PAIN!
Written by: agoodwin on Nov 7, 2008 8:44:38 AM
Man, that sucks that your rotors have gone to the dog's again. I really know how you feel. I went through 2 pair of rotors and one set of calipers on my 2000 Ex. It only had 7700 miles on it before someone crashed into it and totaled it out. Mabey a ABS problem? I wonder if that year is a ? Although my 2001 Ex. did the same thing, but ... Read More
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Re: 2003 Diesel quit running [pors]
Written by: idgolfjunkie on Apr 24, 2008 2:50:22 PM
my 2000 excursion (7.3) started doing this a couple of years ago and it was the cam position sensor. I recently received a letter from Ford that there is a recall on the cam position sensor for the very reason you described. It sounds like your dealer is goofing on you, I called my mechanic when mine first started doing it and he said "cam position sensor, happens to lots of ... Read More
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Re: Best year for X? [guthman]
Written by: aebrown on Mar 14, 2008 5:58:12 AM
Travis... I have a 2000 Excursion with 110k on it. If i had to do over again i would buy another Suburban. I had an 88 surburban and traded it with 180k miles on it for the Excursion. At the time i wanted another Suburban (a real truck) but the Chevy dealers weren't dealing on price and the Ford dealers were. I needed a large 4 wheel truck so i went ... Read More
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2000 Ford Excursion 4 wheel drive problems
Written by: aebrown on Jan 7, 2008 8:26:50 AM
I have a 2000 ford excursion. Does anyone have any problems with front end noise? intermittent rubbing sounds like a weak car horn... going into 4 wheel drive on its own? I replaced the hubs and bearings. I had the rotors and brakes checked. Do i have a switch, vacuum or transfer case problem. The Ford dealer was no help. I am currently driving it with the hubs removed.
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2006 Ford SD 20" wheels on 2000 Excursion
Written by: vclukehumdingr on Nov 27, 2007 9:21:01 PM
Will 2006 factory F250/F350 20" wheels fit on my 2000 Excursion? If not, what is the reason. Thanks
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Re: MORE Peeling paint.... [ridley1]
Written by: roosmama on Nov 21, 2007 9:00:59 AM
I am really starting to wonder about how good your dealer is. I fought with my 2000 Excursion V-10 for over 2-3 years because the stupid thing did not want to idle. I was seriously thinking of trading it in and getting rid of it. Then I moved, took it to a new dealer, told them the problem, and SURPRIZE....now it runs like it did when it was brand new. I ... Read More
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Re: 2000 V10 won't hold idle on start up [bigtruck1]
Written by: cuinak on Aug 1, 2007 11:52:49 PM
Forgot to mention that you also have to disconnect the electrical connector from the old Idle Control Valve when removing and re-installing. FTE is the Ford Truck Enthusiasts forum similar to this site, a huge Excursion posting forum filled with 55,000 posts. No fee required, just register like you did for this site. Here's the FTE link: FTE
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Diesel Stall
Written by: mmcrobinson on Apr 27, 2007 7:28:52 AM
I have a 2000 Ford 7.3l turbo diesel Excursion and it stalled on me yesterday while driving.. has anyone had this problem. If so how did you get it taken care of?
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Re: Power Lock Trouble (again!) on 2000 Excursion [mmartin3]
Written by: roosmama on Mar 6, 2007 8:38:29 PM
I have a 2000 Excursion and have had lock trouble with the thing. I used to work at a Ford dealer and found out the hard way that Ford had a 'silent' recall on the electric locks. By silent, they did not send out any letters but if you complained before the warranty was up they would replace them all. If they went after the warranty period you were on your ... Read More
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Re: Forgot to mention window problem(Cont'd.from above) [daddy818]
Written by: excursionchix on Jan 5, 2007 1:25:14 PM
Hi, I own a 2000 Ford Excursion that had the same problem,and yes we also bought a new motor with regulator, after replacing and doing the final adjustments on the new parts, it was still having difficulty going up and down, so what I did was removed the glass out and PULL out the window rubber track,this rubber track is located right inside the regular metal track, it starts on the ... Read More
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Re: Power Lock Trouble (again!) on 2000 Excursion [ciiidds]
Written by: autoextras on Aug 3, 2006 11:20:52 AM
door lock trouble on the excursion is very common ... the actuators have to be replaced , each door takes about 30 minutes ....... the first door you do will take longer .. make sur to use ford actuators , i learned this the hard way, after replacing 4 of them with aftermarkets. they worked well for about a weeek then it got cold and they worked no more until the ... Read More
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Re: Removing 2000 Excursion inside pass. door panel [shash]
Written by: napablue on May 10, 2006 11:41:51 AM
Read your instructions and went out to try. Perfect and effortless. Much thanks! Recommend that anyone wanting to remove door panel, follow the instructions! I (and a friend before me) have the door lock problem. Passenger doors went out first, then driver's door. Just after the warranty expired (~40k miles). They're under-powered and when I get them fixed I'm going to dis-assemble one of the broken ones, check the coil winding, ... Read More
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Still going to make the Excursion?
Written by: agoodwin on Dec 2, 2004 8:58:54 PM
I have owned three Excursions since 2000. Would hate to see them go. Each year they seem to get better in driving ,comfort, handling and new features. I currently own a 2004 Ex. Eddie Bauer. Best one I have owned. I have also tried the Suburban for test drives and a little TESTING. I'll give the Chev, the better ride. As for the construction of the overall vehicle, Ford has the ... Read More
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Test Drive tells the tale
Written by: thylantyr on Dec 16, 2003 11:43:29 PM
Test driving Suburban then Excursion tells the tale and the consumer can decide what is best for them. I consider both of these vehicles totally different. Suburban - 2000 pounds lighter, 5.3L V8 runs well, comfortable ride, no fear of driving fast on the freeway during rush hour ~70-90 mph, but too much bad press on the internet about the engines. Excursion PSD - Heavy beast, feels like a giant box ... Read More
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Excursion vs. Suburban
Written by: pcjr on Jun 14, 2001 8:52:19 PM
I've monitored this as well as other topics relating to the Excursion and Suburban for some months now. I'd like to throw my opinion in the mix to those considering either of the two. Having purchased one of each I can speak from a position of experience. My original purchase was a 2000 Excursion LTD 2WD for my wife to use haul the kids back and forth to school. The sheer ... Read More
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Fits in My Garage
Written by: afconway on Jun 8, 2001 8:50:45 AM
I have a 2000 Excursion 4x4 V10 that fits in my standard size garage. I only have to fold in the towing mirrors before I drive it in. Got this unit as a leftover in January of this year. Great vehicle! Just did a trip a couple of weeks ago to/from Myrtle Beach SC towing my 25 foot travel trailer. It was pleasure to drive. got around 10mpg while towing. Around ... Read More
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Suburban v Excursion
Written by: jcimage on May 5, 2001 1:06:31 PM
There really is no comparison. I've spent many miles in both, actually all of Fords SUV's and 'burbs and Tahoe's. The EX is based on a f250 chasis, so If you like to ride in a lumber truck, here you go. Keep in mind if that lumber truck is loaded, it will ride much beter. The EX's steering is wild. You're always turning the wheel even when you're going straight. It's ... Read More
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Suburban, what a joke. 65 years of trial and mostly error
Written by: protravel on Jan 13, 2001 5:06:24 PM
"The new 5.3 vortec is very modest on gas compared to the Ford products, yet power and towing capabilities are not compromised. I average close to 19-20 in mixed driving... Let's see Ford pull this off!! " Well FORD did pull this off and did better. I'm getting 22-24 mixed driving and paying a lot less for diesel than you are for gas. I have the PSD Excursion and is NOT ... Read More
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Suburban Vs. Excursion; Go Chevy
Written by: wrambow on Dec 5, 2000 1:35:18 AM
I just purchased a 2000 Suburban 4X4 and it is a fantastic truck. I drove the Excursion and found that although very well appointed, the ride and overall performance was lacking. When I went to the Ford dealership, the first two I wanted to test drive wouldn't even start!! I finally got behind the wheel of the diesel and found it very loud on the interior and the ride was much ... Read More
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Excursion ordering help & more
Written by: cack999 on Nov 5, 2000 4:32:17 AM
Subcursion, Any Ford Excursion brochure should be able to answer most of your questions. Ans, Limited Excursions come with the mold, XLTs do not. You can take them off on the Limiteds but wouold have to scrape off some double sided tape. I heard of this from someone, I'd keep it if I had the Limited, maybe repaint it the same color as the whole truck. Seats are the same, the ... Read More
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consider a suburban 4sons
Written by: figmoman on Oct 17, 2000 1:24:03 AM
I have a 2000 sub. This is my 4th GM truck and while ive had trouble with the last three, this is a keeper. It is a fresh design and they have addressed the problems of the past. Im very happy with mine. It is very smooth and quiet, stops well and for its size, gets good mileage. I average 16 MPG for all around driving, have got as high as ... Read More
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volkov
Written by: retract on Oct 8, 2000 8:29:14 PM
Review my post #85 above and then read my statement below. I hope this helps. Regarding the "the mushy no feedback feel of the Sub, and I found it felt more solid" Comment: I respect your opinion, but I own or have recently owned 2 Saab 9000 Turbos, 1 Saab 900 Turbo, a Porsche 911, A Ford Expedition, A 91 Suburban, and a 2000 Suburban. The 2000 Suburban (with Autoride) drives ... Read More
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Excursion 5.4L vs. 6.8L Engine
Written by: prestonk on Sep 29, 2000 11:06:14 PM
I just placed an order for an Excursion. This follows an order for a Suburban a month ago that I canceled recently when finding out that GM will not be producing the 9-seat version which I require for an indefinite period of time. I had already been upset about not being able to get both CD & casette on the Suburban, plus Chevy's unwillingness to drop anything from the MSRP, but ... Read More
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We need input with NO bashing
Written by: 6ofus on Aug 18, 2000 5:16:46 PM
My husband and I are in a quandary as whether to buy a 2000 GMC Yukon XL 1500 SLT 4x4 or a 2000 Ford Excursion Limited 4x4. Please give us serious pros/cons on each of these vehicles and only if you've done considerable driving in one or the other or both. I know there are die-hard Chevy and die-hard Ford fans and while I respect that, that's not want I want ... Read More
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2000 Ford Excursion Problem
Written by: accesstoo1 on Aug 10, 2000 5:34:00 AM
I recently leased a 2000 Ford Excursion, V-10, Limited....took it on a trip to Savannah and back...next day (8/7) took it to the car wash....f'in died!!!! they had to push it out...after several attempts to get it going (cooled down, started..ran 1 mile..died, repeat) we had to have the thing towed...been at the dealer for 3 days...they say it is a crankshaft solenoid problem...bad design, Ford is about to issue a ... Read More
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Problems at GM
Written by: larry91 on May 21, 2000 10:07:43 PM
I am the happy owner of a '99 Tahoe LT, fully loaded with an aftermarket sunroof. I am really Happy with this vehicle.The problem at GM, as I see it, is there quest to reduce costs and increase profits. Now there is nothing wrong with this concept so long as u can also maintain quality. For the 2000 model year the jury is still out we'll see..... I also have owned ... Read More
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burb/xl 2500 and excursion
Written by: retract on May 13, 2000 10:44:02 AM
protravel, the 2500 burb/xl a closer comparison truck to the excursion that the 1500s. It still has the leaf springs to give some of the "harsh truck feel" you crave. One of the things that I didn’t like about the excursions I have driven was that the front end tended to have difficulty tracking on a washboard road surface. It would get out of sync with the little bumps, become floating ... Read More
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Just got a Burb
Written by: bowtiebill on Apr 3, 2000 3:36:46 AM
I just got my 2000 Suburban 1500 LS 2WD. I love it except I do think Chevy took a step back in a few departments and Ford has some good and bad in my opinion with the Excursion. Since everyone seems to be posting opinions on here I'll do the same. Ford - Cons: Too big, rides rough (I did drive one for a full day), fuel mileage, looks of front ... Read More
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another reason for Suburban
Written by: jhunterbob on Mar 17, 2000 8:06:31 PM
I just picked my 2000 Burb up on Monday. So far, I love the vehicle... of course, it only has 100 miles on it!!!! But seriously, I have a 2wd LT with Traction package (AKA locking Differential). I do not plan on towing, my wife loves her garage and this is the vehicle that would fit in the garage and take us with our 2 little kids and a few more ... Read More
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Everyone gets a turn
Written by: dwg1 on May 10, 2000 12:40:15 AM
The longest and most energetic posts I have seen, glad I took a look. Burb vs Excursion is in the eye of the beholder. Ford has a great product, I have owned several. Chevys are great products, I have owned several (the 93 Blazer was a lemon). I had a 99 Tahoe wanted bigger cause I am older and bigger and wanted the comfort. I now have a 2000 Burb and ... Read More
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barneytoons- you are right
Written by: retract on May 2, 2000 5:34:20 PM
I wrote a similar post to the Excursion topic back on March 20 and the Ford vs Chevy people took offense. I was lucky, I got to rent a V10 4X4 X for 7 days in the snow of Park City. On the 5th day I called back to my local Chevy dealer, (with whom I had been talking and had an invoice + $1000 standing offer) and ordered a 2000 ... Read More
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ultimate comparison burb vs excursion
Written by: barneytoones on May 2, 2000 2:29:51 PM
Well, as a new Excursion owner (V10 Limited), I was a little shell shocked when I rode in my buddie's new 2000 burb. In general, the ride is softer, the interior looks like a luxury mobile not a truck, it offered climate control front and back, LED displays, ON-Star computerized help and tracking system (wow - like the cadillacs), split bucket seats for the second row, easier access, comparable room, and ... Read More
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Why I chose a 'Burb
Written by: suburbank2500 on Mar 13, 2000 4:50:23 PM
I bought a '99 'burb in '98, so the Excursion wasn't out yet. I do NOT like the 2000 'Burbs. I saw one at the KC Auto Show. It had an S-10 like cheap interior. The Excusion was FAR better! Also, the Excursion (or CHUNKY as we call it) had more interior room, and a great diesel engine. The only problem I have with the Chunky is that it don't fit ... Read More
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My '00 Excursion vs '96 Suburban
Written by: vwoo on Mar 2, 2000 5:02:39 AM
We purchased an Excursion and took delivery in Austin, TX on 12/20/99. Paid $200 over invoice. We have an XLT with the V-10, 3.73 rear-end, 40/20/40 bench seat in the front and the bigger tires and AL wheels. It currently has about 1900 miles on it. I changed the oil to Mobile 1 at about 1000 miles and have attempted to change the ATF to synthetic through the drain plug but ... Read More
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Just plain FAT
Written by: ladyblue on Feb 24, 2000 1:24:12 AM
I am shopping for a new suburban because I did my research. The Excursion weights almost #2000 more than the Sub. That is 40%! That is almost like hauling around my 1942 Ford GPW (Jeep) everywhere I go! They both have the same size tires so you can just imagine the beating their taking. And if you do any off road work anyone will tell you that lots more weight means ... Read More
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Excursion w/ diesel
Written by: ldr on Feb 15, 2000 6:42:19 PM
I was told that the Ford diesel being used was a 7.3L International and that it is a "proven" engine? So far at only 5137 miles it seems to be a "workhorse" of an engine in my Limited. A bit "clickity-clackaty" around town (turn up the radio a notch) but great on the highway. Record mileage on every tank and fill it the same every time myself, the best has been ... Read More
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Excursion Towing
Written by: tspathos on Feb 4, 2000 7:59:37 PM
I was thinking of trading my 2000 chevy vibrater for the excursion. But after reading some of the towing issues at www.ford-diesel.com ( forums -powerstroke excursion) I think I'll wait until 2001.
