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    EXCURSION 7.3 advice

    Im looking to buy an Excursion with 7.3....one has 115k on it but the fella was a ford diesel mechanic. The other has 75k but the guy replaced the trans. The 115k is a 2002 and the 75k is a 2001. I just want some feedback from the crew here about the 7.3 diesel and any other advice would be great.
    Thanks,
    Roy H.
    1967, 302,C4, I DID it Not SOME FRIGGEN SHOP.
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    Re: EXCURSION 7.3 advice

    The 7.3 is the only way to go.. trans is the weak link, torque converter is really, TQ goes then destroys trans. Mine went at 195k so there is no real time line on when it will go... my 7.3 now has 205k on it. Exhaust and EZ box for best milage upgrades. 19 mpgc/22mpghwy on my F350 4x4/on 35's. I would say pick the one you or the wifey like the best and go for it. Do expect to put a trans in the one that hasnt been done (about $3500) so factor that in...

    ULTIMATE grocery getter: 4X4 Excursion with 5.9 Cummins,Alison 6spd auto, 6" lift on 37's, Blacked out baby!!!GO MAMA GO!!
    Last edited by TBS-POPS; 06-13-2009, 09:31 AM.
    72 sport/exp.,TBI 302,NP435,4.56 Powrlok/ARB in Full Width's.5.5" CAGE lift w/arms,2'' bl,37's, rescued from the concrete jungle (L.A.) NEVER DONE!!! Sold to buy a Boat, Now Broncoless.....Now it's fast water,smooth women and cold beer!! toad jeep owner now,,,,,, sorry

    ALL MY DRINKING BUDDIES HAVE A SEVERE BRONCO PROBLEM !!!


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    BULLSHIT! I love your meat in my mouth
    RIP MARK BECK RIP MY FRIEND! RIP GIZMO,My little Buddy.

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    • #3
      Re: EXCURSION 7.3 advice

      Thanks for the great info.
      these are the two im looking at
      http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/cto/1218354085.html
      http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/1215816421.html
      1967, 302,C4, I DID it Not SOME FRIGGEN SHOP.

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      • #4
        Re: EXCURSION 7.3 advice

        IMO Roy, The 02 unmolested one will be better. The one with the lift will ride like crap. Do your own upgrades. dont buy someone elses mistakes...Just looked at kelly blue book though,,, look like they are only worth about $14500 or so... dont pay bay area prices for them..
        Last edited by TBS-POPS; 06-13-2009, 10:19 AM.
        72 sport/exp.,TBI 302,NP435,4.56 Powrlok/ARB in Full Width's.5.5" CAGE lift w/arms,2'' bl,37's, rescued from the concrete jungle (L.A.) NEVER DONE!!! Sold to buy a Boat, Now Broncoless.....Now it's fast water,smooth women and cold beer!! toad jeep owner now,,,,,, sorry

        ALL MY DRINKING BUDDIES HAVE A SEVERE BRONCO PROBLEM !!!


        Originally posted by 71BRONCO71
        BULLSHIT! I love your meat in my mouth
        RIP MARK BECK RIP MY FRIEND! RIP GIZMO,My little Buddy.

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        • #5
          Re: EXCURSION 7.3 advice

          I have an 01 F 250 love it. The 02 stock one the better deal. 13K-15K is fair price. I got 200K on mine no problems, But my buddy's trans went on him at about 100K.
          sigpic70w/ 69/351w/GT40 lightning heads 435/203/D20 5.5/3in 44/arb 9in/detroit need some beadlocks

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          • #6
            Re: EXCURSION 7.3 advice

            Originally posted by TBS-POPS View Post
            IMO Roy, The 02 unmolested one will be better. The one with the lift will ride like crap. Do your own upgrades. dont buy someone elses mistakes...Just looked at kelly blue book though,,, look like they are only worth about $14500 or so... dont pay bay area prices for them..
            I agree with Pops, go with the 02 unmodified one, looks like the owner has addressed alot of maintenance items already: water pump, cam sensor, fuel filter, etc.
            Anything that has a chip was probably flogged, as in needed a tranny at 75K.

            My 02 F250 has almost 104k on it, trans gets serviced every 25K and I have an aftermarket temp gauge on it. Cam sensor was done at 60k and I have two spares... I have boost and exh temp gauges, with 4" exhaust, no programer. If you take care of the 7.3 they will run forever...
            2002 F250 Superduty, 7.3 241,500 miles and counting
            1979 Bronco, 351M,NP435,4:11's on 33's
            2016 Race Red Shelby GT350

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            • #7
              Re: EXCURSION 7.3 advice

              I checked both out yesterday. 02 is the best however the fella dosnt want to budge under 16k the 01 was a rust bucket and not worth 13k imo. Thanks for the insight fellers.
              1967, 302,C4, I DID it Not SOME FRIGGEN SHOP.

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              • #8
                Re: EXCURSION 7.3 advice

                I'd keep an open mind on one that had aftermarket leafs. Stock they ride almost on the bump stops up front. They need to be lifted a tad.

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