What is the gas mileage of a 2003 Ford Excursion V10?
Despite what everyone says about fuel mileage, we love our Excursion. The talking heads would have you believe that the V10 only gets 12-13 mpg highway but ours averages 16-18.5.
Are Triton V10 good engines?
Is the 6.8 Triton V10 reliable? Overall, this engine is well built and is highly reliable. Outside of the common spark plug blowout issue, there aren’t really any costly problems that the 6.8 Triton is known for. The spark plug issue can be fixed preventatively with a repair kit that costs a few hundred bucks.
How many gallons does a 2003 excursion hold?
The 2003 Ford Excursion has a gas tank size of 44.0 gallons.
Why is the Triton V10 so bad?
Pre-2002 V10 Triton engines have an unfortunate design flaw within the cylinder head and spark plug designs that can cause the plugs to actually eject out of cylinder head, or weld themselves to it. The Triton V10 engines used a cast iron engine block and aluminum cylinder heads that have centrally mounted spark plugs.
What kind of engine does a 2003 Ford Excursion have?
A new 325-hp Power Stroke 6.0-liter diesel will arrive during the 2003 model year; it will team with a new five-speed-automatic transmission. The Excursion’s towing capacity is as high as 11,000 pounds with the V-10 or diesel engine. Safety. Antilock brakes are standard, but side-impact airbags are not available.
When did Ford stop making the Ford Excursion?
In July 2002, Ford sources acknowledged that production of the Excursion will end after the 2004 model year. Even though the Excursion is abundantly sized, traditional SUV styling includes four side doors.
Is the Ford Excursion Super Duty pickup truck?
Built on the same platform as Fords F-250 Super Duty pickup truck, the Excursion exceeds an 8,500-pound gross vehicle weight rating (the vehicles weight plus what it can carry in passengers and cargo), which makes it exempt from federal emissions and fuel-economy requirements.
What kind of gas tank does a Ford Excursion have?
The standard 44-gallon fuel tank is indicative of the vehicles unappetizing gas mileage, though Ford emphasizes the fact that it gives the vehicle a long range between fill-ups. The Excursion comes with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive (4WD).