V10 excursion?

[Watermelon]

I was kinda wondering what to expect for fuel mileage on a 2000 2wd Excursion. I am looking to buy one to replace my 93 suburban that has 268,000 on the clicker. Also are there any reocurring problems with the V10. I know the mpgs are not gonna be good but I need the heavy suspension and room for the wife and 4 kids. Any help would be great, Thanks

[kdr358]

Hey Watermelon i have a work truck with a 1999 v10 with 64,000 in it but it needs a coil i dont know exactly how much you would get outta it but ive seen f-250 v10,s with 200k + on them i guess its all how you maintain it but id say 200k. my aunt has a 2002 4x4 excursion with 49,000 on it and it hasnt had any problems yet.

[cjones]

have you considered a diesel??

my 2000 X 4x4 averages 16 city and about 23 highway (if i keep to the speed limits). there is a ford recall (on 7.3l diesel) on the cam sensor (they will replace it free).

[bucking_bronco_94]

my dad has a v10 and has a heavy right foot. it gets about 14 mpg with mom drivn and 8 to 10 with him drivn. it has 90xxx miles on it and it has an exaust leak and a tick from in the bottom end. he tows with it and has a 6inch lift and 35s. and these are the first real problems

[TXV10]

We have had our 2002, 2wd, V10 for four years now. Bought it with 37k on it and have 78k now. We tow a 31' Travel Trailer (about 11,000 pounds or so) and get 7.8-8.1 mpg. Regular city driving we get around 12.5-low 13's. On the highway with no trailer, we average 14.5-15. We have no mods other than a K&N filter in the stock assembly. We absolutely love it with kids, animals and camping, you can't beat it, or for that matter get anything else.