rcarp25
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I'm looking at an 03 Excursion with 155xxx miles. I have a 7.3 but what should I be concerned with the 6.0. Thanks in advance
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set aside a couple thousand for when things break if you buy it. Seriously. I tried to persuade my BIL to buy a 7.3 but he went with the 6.0 and has put money in it year after year. Might finally have it to where he can drive it a fair amount before another repair.
If it is completely stock that could be a good thing as long as it has been maintained properly. Leaving it stock really helps with longevity.
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They are not all like that. My 03 6.0 Excursion has been the most reliable vehicle I have owned. Routine maintenance with good oil and Motorcraft Filters are EXTREMELY important. I've only had a few minor repairs. I had a set of batteries go bad and take out an alternator and the FICM and a water pump. I'm at 175,000 miles and just now having my first issue with an injector. My other vehicles have needed more repair than my 6.0.
I am with Scott on the 6.0. My 2004 6.0 has 135,000 or so miles and the only thing I have had to do to the truck is replace the FICM at 96,000 miles. I do the regular maintenance like clockwork and I am completely stock. This truck has been one of the most reliable vehicles I have owned, and I have owned a few...
Of course there are some that haven't had any problems, but that is the minority. It's been documented.
The plus side of buying a 6.0 is that it's such and old platform now that chances are the issues have already been addressed by the previous owner.