If it's like the 2005 Excursion, just peel back the arm rest cover where it swivels and there's one screw holding the whole assembly in.
with a socket wrench
Yes.
You can view the 2001 Ford Excursion owners manual online at : www . motorcraft service . com ( no spaces ) Click on Owner Information
In the 2001 Ford Excursion the V10 is rated at 310 horsepower
inside the door latch itself
I have a 2000 Contour and there was a 19mm stud between the armrest and seat. It is hard to see and get the wrench on.
6 quarts
No. The tank must be dropped.
According to the 2001 Ford Excursion owners manual : With engine oil filter change : ( 6.0 quarts of engine oil ) for the 6.8 liter V10 gasoline engine
Behind the dash below and to the left of the steering wheel . Turn the ( 4 ) cover panel " pins ' counterclockwise to remove the cover panel
The 2000 Ford Excursion took 5 w 30 in the gasoline engines but 2001 and newer Ford Excursions use 5 w 20 in the gasoline engines
Use a 3/8" nutdriver, or 1/4" drive ratchet with short extension and 3/8" socket. There are 3 each hex head fasteners spaced across the bottom of the armrest. Takes about 2 minute to remove them and the armrest.