2004 Ford Excursion build excerpt from TV show. The Ultimate Tow Rig! NOW FOR SALE!

[@vincentjoyce455]

Just got a 2001 7.3... What a tremendous buy.

[@boosted_burt2123]

No clue who this guy is, but after the burnout, 10/10 respect

these videos can NEVER be too long!!!

[@acenyy9651]

That's one gorgeous Excursion. Very impressive.

[@johnmccalmont9640]

+Ace Nyy Thanks, already regretting selling it!

[@reneemiranda6165]

+John McCalmont how much did you get?

[@F450FTW]

Looks awesome with the exception of the headlights. They look like eBay specials straight from China.

[@johnmccalmont9640]

Have to agree, looked better in the cataloge than on the truck, but they did work well!

[@F450FTW]

John McCalmont -Would love that luggage rack on top of mine!

[@johnmccalmont9640]

It really worked well and I used it several times, but did need a small ladder to easily access it!

[@stevethomas4246]

I disagree I think they look nice. This is why they don't make just 1 style headlight because we all have our opinions.

[@Slim_Slid]

I always have intended on acquiring a Ford Excursion,it might happen some time this year.I am already familar with the Triton and Powerstroke.I love the 5.4L & 6.8L,I currently have a 2002 V10 F-450 that has 385,000 Miles on it,the 2 Valve is bulletproof.Last year I had a 2003 5.4L F-350 XLT with 297,000 Miles.Even though the TWD Excursion is the one with the 5.4L,I still would not mind owning one,a Conversion to 4×4 is not impossible.For the 4×4 Excursion,I don't mind if it has the 6.8L V10 or 7.3L-6.0L.I have had several 7.3L's and a few 6.0L's.The 6.0L does have it's errors while still having more Torque,while the 7.3L is indestructible and will go as many miles as I want it to.If do purchase one of these,I'm going with a 4-5 Inch Lift Kit and 37×12.50 Michelins.

[@jawdon_smith]

Such a clean, well built Excursion

[@aaronbutler7316]

I like how it's got the reverse lights installed in the bumper, but they don't come on when you have it in reverse.

[@johnmccalmont9640]

+Aaron Butler You can hook them up that way, I had them hooked to a switch on the dash so it was my choice when they were on or off.

[@aaronbutler7316]

+John McCalmont Ok, that makes more sense!

[@TeamWagy]

Wow we tow our bass boat with the excursion, it's a great rig!

[@johnmccalmont9640]

+Team Wagy The ultimate tool to drive your bass boat to the lake for sure!

[@nationalcitysycho]

I THINK he is being sarcastic...lol. Lets be honest here a bass boat can be towed with a focus...lol...you need to tow HD crap like a travel trail a toy hauler,that is the ultimate tow truck for that! BEAST EXCURSION, GOT TO LOVEUM. I have a 2000 with a new front end conversion you should do that.

[@johnmccalmont9640]

No Sarcasm here Nationalcitysycho d!If you can find a Ford Focus that can pull my bass boat up a wet ramp with no problem and average 18mpg while trailing across country not to mention have the breaking power needed to slow down at that speed, post that vid! It will go viral in moments!

[@SteveST-hl7nt]

That big Ex and that little bass boat! Even dead stock..hell, take off 2 spark coils..and the Ex wouldn't even know that biddy liddle boat was there.

[@Copper.Cowboy]

I have a 2001 excursion with 180k miles. I’d like to do a similar build for back country truck camping. Stock suspension sucks off-road though. I lived out of my truck for a few weeks before and solo was comfortable. Next With all the back seats down I want to build a raised floor for the sleeping area (plenty of room for two, ask me how I know lol) and a few doors on the floor for storage. Only problem is the 2nd row seats don’t lay level with the back, and with two kids still I need to be able to flip up the 2nd row.

[@johnmccalmontvo]

Sounds like a very cool build!

[@roberto42231]

6:00, I have a question, The air suspension system is in the 4 wheels or is only the rear suspension? 🤔 Postscrip: Sorry if my english is not good 🙃

[@johnmccalmontvo]

Rear only

[@01crogers]

I would like to know what the expense was for doing everything at the Fab shop? I have a 2002 with 105000 miles and am looking at rebuilding engine with doing a suspension that rides great on road, tows equipment (bobcats) still can push snow and take camping riding ATV's as well as tow one of my boats (38' Donzi or 42' Fountain) I do all of these things now with my Ex. Just truck rides rough and I am looking for that horsepower. I am from Maryland and seriously looking for a shop that can do exactly what you have done without breaking my rear! Lets face it if I wanted to just spend without a care I could drop off with Diesel brothers and give them 40 K, I am trying to do this and get a good deal, from someone that wants my truck to send them at least 10 other trucks, for the right price I would drop off one of my 2015 to 2018 f-350's that I have for my company trucks. I ask because they did a excellent job with your Ex. and work looks really solid which is something hard to find in Maryland. Thanks for your time, [e-mail].

[@johnmccalmontvo]

Call Kyllee, she has people ship her trucks from all over the country for work! 817-581-7806 Just reference this build and she will take care of you. www.mkscustoms.com/

[@stevethomas4246]

John where't the front cross member? I don't see it. Did you remove it? Some call it the crash bar.....

[@garywestendorf9852]

Curious, how much it sold for. My Excursion is a 2002 7.3L Diesel similarly equipped as your build. Mine only has 175k and I am the original owner.

[@johnmccalmont9640]

+Gary Westendorf Mid 30's, would have liked more of course :-) Keep in mind even though the odometer had well over 200,000 on it the suspension and new 6.0 build had less than 5k on it when it sold. Also keep in mind that the 7.3 Excursions generally get more $$ from the engine!

[@noah4314]

+John McCalmont i have the 6.8 v10 gas engine. Im not selling it, but it only gets 12.2 mpg at best

[@wraith511802003]

+noah4314 my 7.3 X get routine 18 mpg city, hwy at 55 mph i can get 20.

[@noah4314]

well i have a gas 6.8, the diesel gets better mpg

[@gc99289]

@@wraith511802003 everyone can get 20 going 55 LOL

[@timothycarroll1059]

Is that a super duty or a excursion 4in lift kit

[@reneemiranda6165]

lol it will tow way more than a bass boat

[@Copper.Cowboy]

Did you add a different radio? My next mod is touchscreen with front and rear cameras.

[@matty86suk]

Those aftermarket fuel filters sure hang low, is there no way to tuck them up a bit?

[@johnmccalmont9640]

They not only hung way to low they aded a lot of noise to the truck, I relocated them to the rear of the vehicle and did a little sound proofing on them, was a huge improvement!

[@benjaminfisher750]

Such an awesome rig. If I could ask, why'd you sell? Seems like you did everything right by this thing...did it not suit the needs?

[@johnmccalmont9640]

Was just time for another build, its a hobby of mine :-)

[@mattburke5356]

With the 4 inch lift, did you have to do anything with the drive train? Looking at a 4 inch with 35s as well just curious

[@johnmccalmont9640]

Nothing at all!

[@mattburke5356]

@@johnmccalmont9640 good to know!!!!! Thank you

[@mustpaike]

Curious that they did not relocate the FASS pump. It would be the first thing in my mind, because all the offroad capability is pointless, if the first thing to be torn off by a rock or ledge is the one item that will strand you.

[@johnmccalmont9640]

You know we did end up relocating that, not only for the obvious fact that it was sitting down to low, But also because it was to loud! It ended up farther back and higher. Good observation!

[@kimhorngch]

Hi B

[@codylebleu951]

I recently picked up an 02 7.3 would love to have some the same work done to it...do you have any contact info for the people that did this build??

[@johnmccalmontvo]

www.mkscustoms.com/

[@codylebleu951]

John McCalmont thank you

[@readmore3634]

what engine work? my 2000 V10 gas has maybe 88k and nice headers.....the rest stock...runs perfect...

[@johnmccalmont9640]

This was a 6.0 Diesel so a whole new world of mods!

[@fabianjr.9792]

Is this truck a 2 inch lift

[@johnmccalmontvo]

4 inch!

[@dodgeguyz]

No front end update?

[@johnmccalmont9640]

was in the works before I sold it! Love the front end update, looking at doing on on my old 7.3 F350

[@MasterMonkMan]

Sick

[@olshepsy]

$10 bucks says he's never used the cargo rack. Looks sweet tho, well done.

[@johnmccalmont9640]

Don't know about the current owner but yes, I used it several times to haul support gear for the crew, we also had to carry a small ladder to gain access to it :-)

[@fabianjr.9792]

This truck will look like a joke to mine

[@johnmccalmontvo]

Look forward to seeing it!

[@CainnechK]

what size are those wheels and tires? Thanks

[@johnmccalmont9640]

+Cainnech 35X12.50 R20

[@CainnechK]

+John McCalmont Thanks

[@extremepoweraddicts2978]

Sky's the limit... Z bar or 4 link with some real airbags... Not a bolt on helper bag on leafs.

[@johnmccalmontvo]

Not sure I know why you felt the need to make that comment? Not everyone needs that level of modifications. The bags on the rear were perfect to level out the EX with a trailer on it and the suspension and ride rocked. Normally with a Z bar or 4 link your going a lot higher and I did not want to go that high with this one.

[@extremepoweraddicts2978]

@@johnmccalmontvo I didnt mean to come off like a jerk if it seemed that way... Not my intention.. I'm a big diesel fan specifically superduty/excursion platform. I do lots of automotive modifications (for myself) many people dont know about the simplicity of these modified suspension systems that completely change the way the vehicle handles and rides (in a good way) if someone reads my comment and decides to research he may like what he finds... I'm just a vehicle enthusiast who likes sharing ideas. Many people can't spend thousands on a z bar or link system I understand that aswell.. But they are very simple to design and diy build fairly cheap (if you weld even better, I pay for this service) I linked my excursion.. Side steps sit 10 inches from ground. I have 100k miles on the system. Your ride hieght was perfect for a z bar... So when I saw it I was like dang I would love to see a z bar on that excursion haha.

[@Copper.Cowboy]

Anything is better than stock. I replaced my shocks after buying my 2001 thinking they were blown. Then I hit a small pot hole and BANG. I want to lift mine and add some better shocks.

[@MrMovieMan941]

how many gas stations per mile?

[@johnmccalmont9640]

HA! She got excellent Gas mileage for as big and heavy as she is. I could average 21ish on HWY if i kept is around 65, my last haul with a bass boat averaging 75 the math was 18mpg

[@F450FTW]

Oh the ignorance of people concerning diesels!! I get 19-20 on the hwy in my 7.3 Excursion. A gasser would be lucky to get half that.

[@Copper.Cowboy]

MrMovieMan941 I have a 2001 7.3 EX and I average 16 in town and up to 22 on the hwy if I keep it at 55-60. Towing my travel trailer I get about 12.

[@Slim_Slid]

@@F450FTW Not even half of that.I had a 2003 5.4L F-350 XLT and right now own a 2002 6.8L F-450.Both trucks always get 8-9 MPG,which is in the city,on the high way,I get 11 MPG.

[@markc312]

She say's it Lights Everything Behind then at 4:47 he goes in reverse & the lights don't go on an flutter if like they where fucked up. Smfh, what a FAIL.

[@johnmccalmontvo]

Mark, if you would have taken the time to read all the comments you would know that the backup lights were put on a switch so that I could control them manually, when backing down a ramp in the early mornings it's a nice feature so that you dont blind others trying to pull out. Also no need to have them on during the day......No FAIL here!

[@markc312]

That Black Grill doesn’t look good.

[@johnmccalmont9640]

I actually liked it, would have shown better if I had the inside painted black as well.

[@markc312]

+John McCalmont I mean don’t get me wrong, the Truck looks bad ass and the bumper looks awesome. It’s just that the Grill makes the Truck look plain to me when your looking at the Truck from the front. Maybe if there’s a way of putting a converted grill from the Newer Ford model Trucks and painting it a mat black. I could see it making the Truck look complete and visually pleasing from the front. I really see it looking good if that could happen. Just my thought💭. Or maybe adding some type of Design or Logo to the Grill and yes also paint the inside black. Also give it a thought of maybe repainting it a Mat Black to match the awesome bumper. Just my thought💭 again.

[@johnmccalmont9640]

Well in truth if I had kept it I was going to do a 2015 front end conversion to make it look like a new model!

[@daviddeane7437]

not tow vehicle its an offroad overland vehicle

[@Slim_Slid]

The Excursion was primarily based on the F-250 to start with.Both trucks have a rating for 12,500 lbs.Both trucks can be used for towing and off roading...