New Rig.....7.3 Powerstroke

[Wacenturion]

Well after 16 years I'm parting with my truck, a 1994 Ford C350 Centurion with a 460. Currently has 118,600 miles on it. Been a great rig. Just loves gas too much.

Decided to upgrade to a 2002 Ford Excursion Limited, with a 7.3 Powerstroke with 126,070 miles on it. Two tone interior, with four captains.

Was going to buy a smaller crossover for trips since the wife is retiring which makes us both retired. Centurion was my hunting rig and did light duty pulling my 22' North River Commander. After seeing the milage one gets in a crossover such as a Cadillac SRX or Buick Enclave...22mph highway, I thought why not eliminate a vehicle and get an Excursion with a 7.3. They get 16-20+ depending highway and far more comfortable. Not that much difference, and I like big to travel in. Still take it hunting and pull my boat on the side.

If it wern't for the fact I'm trying to eliminate a vehicle I would never get rid of the Centurion.  I would just spend a few bucks to cosmetically restore her appearance and fix a few relatively minor things.

So far....about 21.2 freeway and 14.1 around town.  Few upgrades in the near furure...Schaeffers oil and fuel treatment, Ford Mororcraft AIS intake system, and new 4" turbo back stainless exhaust system should increase those figures somewhat.

May be able to actually get the X in the garage.

The old....and the new............

[bearpaw]

nice looking rig, looks like it still needs broken in... 

[hntrspud]

Very nice! The ones with the 7.3 are hard to find in that good of shape.

[C-Money]

Very Nice! Great find!

[huntnphool]

Outstanding!!! Mine has been a excellent rig.

[hiway_99]

I wish my 02 excursion got that kind of milage.  I guess if I kept my foot out of it it might help.   Very nice looking excursion.

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[syoungs]

Very nice rig, congrats! I know all the excursions I looked at were either holed out with a 7.3, or real nice with a v10. good find!

[Mudman]

Awesome!  Loved my 7.3.  Tips are get a good fuel filter system and watch trans. like a hawk!  Temp gauge for sure.  They get real hot at slow speeds so use 4-low when towing.  Injector lifespan is about 130k-150k normally without good fuel filter system.  Edge with egt probe and display is a cheap way to roll and have full gauges.  Unplug and block red wastegate tube for faster turbo spool.  Boost foolers mechanical map sensor is another safe boost adder.

[DHx]

How much was it?  I'm Excursion shopping myself.

[adamR]

yeah I'm curious what you paid too?  That is exactly what I am looking for

[huntnphool]

yeah I'm curious what you paid too?  That is exactly what I am looking for

Great rigs, one of the best vehicles I have ever owned.

[wastickslinger]

How much was it?  I'm Excursion shopping myself.

A few months ago we picked up a 2000 Excursion 7.3 Limited, one owner, all service records, 72K original miles, paid more than book but you almost have to when a good one comes up for sale. It was $19,000. They sell fast!!!!!

[huntnphool]

How much was it?  I'm Excursion shopping myself.

A few months ago we picked up a 1999 Excursion 7.3 Limited, one owner, all service records, 72K original miles, paid more than book but you almost have to when a good one comes up for sale. It was $19,000. They sell fast!!!!!

The first model year was '2000

[wastickslinger]

Ya it's a 2000. For some reason I thought 99

[Special T]

For my rigs i run a 2 filter system for the fuel. the "normal" spin on and then a 2 Micron after that.

Just out of curiosity, why didin't you dropp a 7.3 in your centurian? Or is that going to be the project for the next owner?

[Wacenturion]

For my rigs i run a 2 filter system for the fuel. the "normal" spin on and then a 2 Micron after that.

Just out of curiosity, why didin't you dropp a 7.3 in your centurian? Or is that going to be the project for the next owner?

Never crossed my mind.  Mechanically sound and in top shape so I probably would not have wanted to mess with it.  May just keep it and use to pull the boat locally and continue to use as a hunting rig.  Extended boat rips or hunting trips, then I'll take the Excursion.

[Wacenturion]

yeah I'm curious what you paid too?  That is exactly what I am looking for

I saw the ad first thing in the morning it came out.  Was asking $18, but would take $17.  I looked at it that day and agreed to price based on pre sale inspection at the local Ford dealer.   Couple things  were needed.  I said drop it down to take care of the two things needed to sell on a lot according to dealer and we agree on $16,400.  Pretty close to book.

Well worth the original asking in my opinion.  Find a one owner with low miles in top shape....better jump on it.  On lots they are asking way, way over book even with 150k plus miles.  As few as them that turn up...don't think about it.  Get a pre-inspection...cheap insurance to know exactly what you may be dealing with. 

[firefighter4607]

Seems like a great deal! It's clean and low mileage for that 7.3. I would love to find a deal like that. Congrats!

[Jayfire83]

A good tuner will wake that 7.3 right up. stay away from the off the shelf tuners Edge, Banks, ect. Go with a custom tune they include transmission tunes. It will save the life of the garbage transmission they put behind 7.3. Look for a TS, Swamps, or tony wildman. The ts 6 position tuner turned my 2000 7.3 into an entirely different machine.

[rb2506]

Tagging, I just picked up a 99

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[bearpaw]

A good tuner will wake that 7.3 right up. stay away from the off the shelf tuners Edge, Banks, ect. Go with a custom tune they include transmission tunes. It will save the life of the garbage transmission they put behind 7.3. Look for a TS, Swamps, or tony wildman. The ts 6 position tuner turned my 2000 7.3 into an entirely different machine.

Are you suggesting that the right tuner will improve transmission life?

[Special T]

I have herd that you can change the shift points not making them as "soft" sacrificing ride for power/wear. 

[Mudman]

Trust me there is only 1 cure for 7.3 auto tranny.  Buy a built one and torque converter.  I built mine up, billet tq, acc. body, shift kit clutches etc. and a 30 year trans. mech. did it.  Did not last 100k.  They will all fail especially if you add any extra power.   I ran an edge and it was good.  Custom tunes are better.

[Special T]

Which is why the stick is awesome, all it needs is a flywheel with out some BS vibration dampener built in... 

[timberghost72]

BTS transmission for these  You'll never need another. I can't remember who but there is a guy down south that is a dealer and installs them. Pierce County I think.