2000-2005 Ford Excursion | Review and What To LOOK for When Buying One

[@MoBill122]

I've always said, " If you can't do your own work on a 20+ year old 7.3, its a money pit " Pushing 540,000 miles on my 2001 today! :)

[@Miguelsgarage]

For sure!! And that’s incredible! 540k miles! How many of those miles is towing?

[@Wicked_RotF30]

Paying others to work on a Suburban is far cheaper than that Escursion would be.

[@jthekid-i9r]

I just bought a 2001 with 225,00 mi So far engine seems really sound. Gonna have to sink some money into the front suspension system but That's easy considering

[@psychotron911]

650,000 on mine gone through 2 trannys and other small parts

[@robertward553]

Ya, buy you still only have a chevy.

[@HammerWrench]

If you have a V10, get the SPD Ypipe. Ditch the converter, no CEL since no after cat O2. Get a 5 star tune. Improved acceleration and shift points. Rear sway bar is a must!

[@Miguelsgarage]

Good to know! What's the deal with the rear sway bar?

[@HammerWrench]

The back end rocks pretty severely on uneven surfaces. The rear sway bar tightens that up and lessens the feeling of tip over.

[@chuckmuellerleile8729]

All these claimed issues seem to be mostly normal maintenance issues. My 02 V10 4x4 has 360k miles and only recurring issue was 4 alternators. Best vehicle I've ever owned!

[@andrewmaynard7569]

Just bought a 2000 v10 yesterday. 120k zero rust. Perfect paint. No dents. Couldn't say no.

[@GuyOnTwoWheels]

@@andrewmaynard7569 what did you pay?

[@antn8387]

I got me one of those excursions. I aint never getting rid of it.

[@edgejoel1971]

diesel or gas??

[@0HOON0]

That's why good ones are so hard to find.

[@HammerWrench]

Bought mine for 3 reasons. It’s a bank vault on wheels. It can tow almost anything you want. And our sons are 6’4” and 6’5” tall and have plenty of second row leg room.

[@zakarywin7645]

I like the Excursion, but doesn’t every HD truck achieve this?

[@HammerWrench]

@@zakarywin7645 there is more second row room in the Ex than the Super Duty. I enjoyed hauling items inside versus in a bed.

[@TecumsehRulesbcserk]

Ford did also sell entertainment packages that were ceiling mounted foldable tv screens, I have so many childhood memories of watching stuff on those screens.

[@tristancampbell5812]

We have a 2000 excursion, and we've put an extra 22 gallon fuel tank so it can run on vegetable oil and so we could drive it cross country twice.

[@matthewpolk1275]

Nice! This would make a really cool video if you were willing to make it!

[@JoseMendez-so3xw]

I love mine 2002 6.8 V10 Ford excursion! It's a road tank plus the satisfaction of enjoying the road tank!

[@Miguelsgarage]

It sure is! Have you had any issues with it?

[@blumac9801]

Same here. Love my V10 Ex

[@jacobhillanbrand7988]

One of my favorite trucks ever made. The 7.3 would be my choice for gas miles. The 10 just because of the power output

[@behindthewolfseyes]

the dashboard hook is for a garbage bag, a purse, or a bag of goodies from Sheetz or WaWa. Some commercial vans also have these.

[@Wicked_RotF30]

I love huge SUVs back when they were actually capable vehicles. I opted for an 05 Suburban Z71 4x4 and love it. Owned it for a year and it almost has 370k miles. Will completely rebuild it. Those 7.3 Escursion prices are insane. If i had extra money, i would source a 2500 Suburban 4x4 and duramax swap it for far less than what buying a 7.3 Escursion would cost.

[@ivanlcamacho15]

I just bought an ‘04 and I am shipping it from PR to Florida, cant wait to hit the road here!

[@TheShalomstead]

I’m looking at one right now. Just found out that we are expecting twins to add to our four boys. The Expedition just isn’t the best option for 4 car seats at once.

[@Miguelsgarage]

I mean, you could get a KIA Carnival (Seats 11), but then you'd lose all respect and self-esteem... Your choice! :)

[@TheShalomstead]

@@Miguelsgarage can it tow my 6000lb camper? Wife wants to upgrade to the 7,000lbs with the slide out because it’s an absolute circus in our current one with 4 boys, let alone two more! I would really prefer to not have to take two vehicles any time we go camping or go visit family on the east cost. 😂 Seriously, I’m pigeon holed into an Excursion. Found a fairly nice looking, one owner from Texas, 2005 not too far away. Just waiting on the sale of our first business so we can trade in our truck and pay the difference cash.

[@JoseGuzman-mr5ty]

Still looking for an excursion

[@JoseGuzman-mr5ty]

​@robertspencer4086 still looking for an excursion

[@TheShalomstead]

@@JoseGuzman-mr5ty I have found one that we like. Just waiting for our business sale to go through for the cash to buy it.

[@RSTI191]

Wow, that ride is MINT-MINT.. "I'm inside of a Tonka truck. I'm living my childhood dreams"... Cool.

[@fordmuscleluis9710]

Love Excursions these are definitely neat vehicles especially when the third seat out and 2nd row seat folded down to make it an enclosed pickup truck regular cab 8 foot bed awesome

[@Miguelsgarage]

Yes they are! They’re based off the F250 so you’re not far off when you say “it’s an enclosed pickup”

[@williamclark9624]

So was the Aerostar extended van. Hauled many sheets of drywall with the rear door shut.

[@williamclark9624]

yes it was. Had 4 growing boys.

[@CROMaximalist]

I love this truck never had one but I want a V10 😂

[@azdesertnews7563]

Clip board is impossible to write on but the clip is great to secure a bath mat to protect the center council from dog , kids or passenger damage to surface. Also gives puppy a non slip surface to stand on.

[@RaekwonFuller-fn3du]

This is my DREAM car!

[@Miguelsgarage]

2024!! Let’s make it happen!!!

[@RaekwonFuller-fn3du]

Trust me I want too! Been Praying and Working! @@Miguelsgarage

[@scottdouglaswashburn7769]

The hook could be used as a trash bag holder.

[@baileysmith6330]

SAME!!!

[@toywalden7467]

I've only had mine for 3 years and I love her ❤❤❤❤

[@azdesertnews7563]

Took me 20 years to figure out that you can disconnect the hinge stop to fully swing both rear doors out of the way so the doors are not in the way while loading 4x8 sheets of plywood into the back of the interior cargo space when seats are folded down.

[@sondradaisey1075]

Dealer showed me that when I picked up new.

[@tradewind7191]

Have an 05 v10 with 430 gears with hellwig rear stabilizer bar 43000 miles pulls like a dream

[@Miguelsgarage]

Did I read that right? 43K miles? Or did you mean 430K?

[@tradewind7191]

@@Miguelsgarage Yes 43k picked in December of 2019 with 24501 miles road trip vehicle. I had the code V and C springs done ordered from Junior at ATS in Pennsylvania. Bilstein shocks, hellwig sway bar, red head gear box, and the spd y pipe done. She tows very good.

[@HelpMamaRemote]

It reminds me so much of our 2000 expedition but with the extra space.

[@AJ-ox8xy]

My grandfather has one of these, limited with the 7.3 diseal. Has just under 90k miles on it. Its been sitting in his garage for years. He drives it one or two times a year for long road trips and for taking it to get maintained. Im trying to convince him to sell it to me. But he's really objective to it because he knows how good of a vehicle it is. One day I'll convince him.

[@bobbydavenport8941]

I'm glad I ran across your video I've been looking for as many positive reviews I can find because I'm trying to get financing for a 2001 Ford excursion limited

[@baileysmith6330]

Same here! A 2001 as well lol

[@TheOilChangeMan]

The hook is used for a plastic bag to throw your garbage into but since it’s an excursion you could probably fit a trashcan😂

[@HammerWrench]

The console clip also holds your Chick fil A nugget box so it doesn’t slide off. 5:35

[@Miguelsgarage]

I call BS on that! Pic or it never happened!!

[@HammerWrench]

@@Miguelsgarage Challenge accepted! Super Duty Nugget Holder kzbin.infoXkqdxRZMk6M?feature=share

[@kuyamigui8314]

Pretty good video. I’m planning on getting one of these when I’m older. My name’s Miguel too!!

[@Miguelsgarage]

You should! And awesome name btw! ;)

[@kuyamigui8314]

Aww thank you 👍

[@Gendreau113]

My favorite part is you can do a front end swap pretty easily to bring the look up to the 6.4 or steed body 6.7 style pretty easily!! Some even cut and weld the read panels in, but thats alot more work then just bolting a front end on... What im gonna do is get yhe the McNeil Racing conversion kit to bring the front and rear to look like the 2017+, even the 2020+ look! Its a little bit of work but it really updates the front end and rear end

[@kinyerainnoarnolds7281]

Thanks for the checklist @ Miguel's Garage.

[@Miguelsgarage]

Glad I could help!

[@x9evil2bay5x2]

Is the 5.4 worth it???💯😈👌🏽

[@ballistaproductions]

6:00 that looks like a good space to put one of those hanging air fresheners

[@Miguelsgarage]

:D or scented candles!!

[@Doom6.0]

Great video. 😎👍

[@Miguelsgarage]

Thanks 👍

[@fredburris5428]

Love our 03 4x V-10. The funniest thing is people think it's so large, it's the same footprint as regular cab F250 pick up

[@FSSODAAS]

Damn m jealous 😏 I found one but it's kinda expensive I'll do my best 👌

[@markkeister6057]

One would be badass stretched with a dually bed behind.

[@azdesertnews7563]

Sorry the Excursion is the Largest Passenger Vehicle! Look at your Title! It is exempt from mud-flaps and restrictions on SUV’s and Trucks registered in the USA. Got one and love it!

[@yayoinkdab5883]

Ive had 2 and they are definiitely unique vehucle My first was an 04 6.0 powerstroke 4wd xlt excursion with a zf6 manual transmission- tuned deleted studded it was a tank amd got 20 -22 mpg om the highway on 12 wides only had 147k miles but rusted way to far gone My newest and current one is an 04 6.0 excursion limited 4wd rust free with 347k miles Tuned deleted fass fuel system blue spring kit- not studded This one unfortunatelu has an automatic transmission😂 but it is still super super fun to drive Mpg about 16-18 so a little worse lol but it is a beautiful vehicle

[@deanblanton-fh3gq]

The plastic hook on the dash you pointed out is for a trash bag that used to be sold all over.

[@stevanaeastwood8059]

The hook is for the purse or for grocery bags 😊

[@Miguelsgarage]

Thanks! Good to know!

[@danielkapp9468]

@@Miguelsgarage On the versions that were equipped with the smokers package that is actually the ash tray, I own one with it (that fortunately was never smoked in!) Also those rear barn doors have a tab hidden inside that slides out and clips to the door frames to hold them open (look at the inside of the door between the hinge). The rear 3rd row seat is actually on wheels and is pretty easy to remove from the vehicle. I'm going to be looking at replacing the center front console with a jump seat as I personally have found it to be a big waste of space, the only real benefit is the rear facing power port for the second row (which I will try and keep). The Third row does have a power port on the drivers side, meaning that every row has at least one place to charge a phone.

[@Perich29]

find one with a XLT trim and it either have a Powerstroke diesel or a regular V8, avoid the V10

[@kelleno4255]

Why XLT? And why V8 for non-diesel?

[@stevemcguffey4534]

Looks like a new paint job. Is that a custom color? If so can you tell me what color it is. Looks awesome!

[@Miguelsgarage]

I asked the owner and he doesn't know. The guy at the body shop mixed a custom color.

[@stevemcguffey4534]

Thanks for checking@@Miguelsgarage

[@CollinSmithRealEstate]

The color is Estate Green and was a factory color.

[@israelruiz9027]

Looking for a big suv like this what you guys recommend. Suburban or V10 excursion?

[@Miguelsgarage]

Both are pretty capable! It really depends on what you want to do with it and personal taste. The Excursion will be a little bit more capable and it is more desirable.

[@israelruiz9027]

@@Miguelsgarage thank you

[@matthewpolk1275]

I’ve owned a 99 Suburban, a 2000 Expedition and an ‘02 Excursion. The Suburban was probably the smoothest ride for passengers during long trips, etc. The Expedition felt the most comfortable to drive (especially for those who aren’t used to large vehicles) and actually seemed ‘roomier’ than the Suburban. (Though the Suburban had much more cargo space). The Excursion is by far the beefiest and most capable - but may not be as pleasant of ride if you have a lot of passengers

[@israelruiz9027]

@@matthewpolk1275 thank you

[@Onetakelifestyle3323]

My 2001 shakes when I turn right feels like a u joint any ideas?

[@Wicked_RotF30]

Shockingly the gas 2500 suburban with 8.1 and 4.10 gears has higher towing capacity than the 7.3L Ford.

[@TimKollat]

Everyone wants to know if ford will start making these again, but I can guarantee if they do, they will NEVER be as durable and long lasting as these. Everything today is way to high tech filled with electronics and cheap interior materials

[@southerncross3638]

We love our 01 V10, we have a bumper sticker that says....prevent minivans.😅

[@sondradaisey1075]

I miss my '05 Limited. Even though I had the 6L disaster. Lol

[@yayoinkdab5883]

The 6.0 is an amazing engine mine has 347k still kicking

[@binary132]

Can’t tell if bro is short or the truck is just huge or both. 😂

[@MTHDCS]

If you want an Excursion with the Legendary 7.3 then any "problems" become a moot point. Oh and my 2000 has an ashtray...no hook!

[@tylersheppard5450]

Never saw a disk changer work, ever.

[@logangore6171]

You forgot to mention the other 130 things that are problematic on the 6.0 before you spend 60k bulletproofing--but I'd still take that over the v10 lol.

[@MROJPC]

"Can you name the truck with four-wheel drive, smells like a steak, and seats 35? Canyonerooooooo! CANYONEROOOOOOO!" 🤠

[@bayoubackpacker]

any common issues with 6.8 v10?

[@MTHDCS]

Yes...bad gas mileage!

[@Zukefly]

The Triton engines in general have spark plug pop issues, the PCV tube can crack, and exhaust manifold bolts can crack as well. All of these you can look into and none are incredibly complicated to repair if you're handy

[@qjaikens6488]

Rear door are light because they’re fiberglass

[@Miguelsgarage]

Good to know! They sure feel like it.

[@One_Less_Thing]

(paraphrasing) It’s like a Carhartt jacket you can drive 😂

[@williedavismckennie5334]

I still have my 2003 with 252K MILES

[@Miguelsgarage]

Awesome!! What’s the goal? Keeping it long term?

[@TheGamingChad.]

How tall are you? This truck's massive!

[@Miguelsgarage]

LOL 😂 with my shoes on, I’m about 5’10” so not tall. The truck has a suspension lift. I think 4 inches. That makes it even bigger than normal

[@TheGamingChad.]

Oh damn i thought you were like 5'4'' lol. Can't really tell on video. I needed a reference coz i don't really see these trucks over here in europe. I did see a stock excursion and a f-350 dually irl, they were like 6'7'' stock. @@Miguelsgarage

[@Miguelsgarage]

If I were 5’4”, I’d be Kevin Hart famous!!! 😂😂

[@TheGamingChad.]

Do you remember the setup on this truck? Are those 35's on a 4'' lift?@@Miguelsgarage

[@workingcountry1776]

Hook on dash is for a grocery bag for yeah

[@BekkiCrawford]

My 2000 has 320,000 miles on it.

[@yantolee4017]

Doug DeMuro is that you?

[@PATRICKFULLAN]

They were built on the F250 chassis,not the F350.

[@Miguelsgarage]

That's what I said 0:45

[@stevenbrooks1243]

Basically the same truck minus some suspension changes

[@Doom6.0]

The hook on the lower dash is for trash bags.

[@Miguelsgarage]

No way! Good to know!

[@justondailey4872]

Trash bag holder hook

[@BigCityCountryBoi]

The rear doors are made of fiberglass thats why they are light

[@Miguelsgarage]

No way!! Makes sense! Why would they make that out of fiberglass??? Everything else is so heavy, what’s the point?

[@Wicked_RotF30]

​@@Miguelsgaragefiberglass rear doors doesn't sound accurate. Maybe aluminum rear doors. Fiberglass is what's used for tool boxes. Fiberglass wouldn't hold up in any crash testing.

[@Miguelsgarage]

@@Wicked_RotF30 I did put my aluminum magnet on it and it didn't stick...

[@johnnyenriquenovilloceller2275]

Car beautifull

[@power4things]

Miguel scared the granola out of the Prius

[@krygerm]

The hook is for a grocery bag/trash bag

[@fredburris5428]

That little hook in the lower dash is for a trash sack

[@RachelLWood]

I'm assuming the hook is for a purse

[@stevest1300]

I wish people would stop saying the Excresion is so big. It's a regular cab 3/4 ton Ford Super Duty with a permanent canopy. Get over it! Soccer Moms dropping off kids with a Super Duty escape criticism. But an Ex shows up and everyone speed dialed Greta, I have a 2000 that I bought new in 2001 languishing on a small town lot. It becomes a lawn ornament when fuel prices spike but goes on the road as needed. I look up at new F150s. It's not big at all by todays standards.

[@Tahoe95]

I like it. But I don't need a truck that big.

[@BowseGamer]

That hook is for keys

[@darrylm3627]

😀👍2020 F250 Excursion

[@155romeagent]

The hooks for a garbage bag

[@Miguelsgarage]

Good to know!!

[@workingcountry1776]

Hook on dash is for a grocery bag for trash

[@KDJ1VLOGS]

Yo idk why a lot of these look brand new

[@daniejw]

The hook is for purses

[@Miguelsgarage]

Purses? Really? Have you seen this disclosed in a manual somewhere?

[@daniejw]

@@Miguelsgarage wasn’t meant to be ridiculous or anything. They’re for grocery bags and/or handbags.

[@Shiro_PL]

man, how tall are u? XD

[@yantolee4017]

if you want to do better, loose the sunglasses, and do more closeups. it will make your videos more personable.

[@psychotron911]

hook a small garbage bag

[@Baasicstuff]

trash bag hook

[@briansnik1848]

Hang your hot bag of food on that hook on the way home . I do dat

[@MarcoRiggillo]

trash bag goes on the hook

[@luisalmeida6524]

What waste of time lol

[@GerardJames00000]

Purse or me trash bag

[@MatthewWilliams-b1m]

These never could compete with a 2500 suburban . The excursion is dangerous with big trailers. The suspension is way underated and unsafe and the brakes are substandard for any towing. The 6.0 chevy ran all over these v10s and 7.3 .the gm tranny is bulletproof the 4r100 was the worst trans ever made every 36 k it needs replaced. Had all three still have the chevy 400 k plus and still on the road. The two fords were in the shop monthly always needed a couple grand worth of repairs plus neither engine could get a heavy load moving on a long grade.

[@bobbydavenport8941]

I'm glad I ran across your video I've been looking for as many positive reviews I can find because I'm trying to get financing for a 2001 Ford excursion limited