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Ford ExcursionIn terms of size, the Ford Excursion is the king of big sport-utilities. Supremely stable at speed, it feels safe and secure on the open highway. Whether you have a lot of cargo to carry, a bunch of people to transport, a big trailer to pull, or all of the above, the Excursion is ready for whatever you throw its way. It can tow up to 11,000 pounds and seat 8-9.
As my handle suggests I am new to Fords and know little about their diesel engines. I'm thinking of buying an Excursion and could use some input/advice from owners.
The scenario: I"m in communications construction and splice fiber optic cable. I have a 14' enclosed trailer that serves as my spiling lab; it weighs around 6500 loaded. Most splice locations are off-road and frequently in mud or snow so 2wd is not an option.
So - I need input on engine choice - 7.3 or 6.0 - which is more torky? which will deliver the best mpg? How many miles might one expect from each assuming it's been properly maintained? Any issues that I need to look for/be aware of?
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