00-05 Diesel Excursion advice

[birdieboy]

I am new to the forum and somewhat new to fords, i am in need of some advice on the Excursion diesel engines. What i have heard so far is that the 7.3l is much more realiable than the 6.0l but the 6.0l has better gas milage.. I have been looking at excursions between 00-05 with 80k-150k on them. Looking for all and any advice you can offer me about the vehicles especially about the diesel engines. Thanks for the input in advance.

Tom

[Cuda_Jim]

The 2005 6.0 is not a bad choice. Stay away from the first 2 years of the 6.0, they are exceptionally unreliable.
The 7.3 is a good choice even though initially it doesn't have the power or fuel economy of the 6.0. However, it can be modified to higher HP or higher fuel mileage or both.

[bkid]

120,000 miles on my 2004 Excursion and I drive the crap out of it. I did replace a fuel injector. If you change the oil on them regularly as every 3000 you should be good.

[go4it]

Originally Posted by birdieboy

I am new to the forum and somewhat new to fords, i am in need of some advice on the Excursion diesel engines. What i have heard so far is that the 7.3l is much more realiable than the 6.0l but the 6.0l has better gas milage.. I have been looking at excursions between 00-05 with 80k-150k on them. Looking for all and any advice you can offer me about the vehicles especially about the diesel engines. Thanks for the input in advance.

Tom

I drive a 2005 excursion diesel to NC i get 19.5 to 22 per mile for the most part....... ))))))