Ford Excursion

8,900 pounds....empty diesel fuel tank

Your vehicle has a factory set 5 digit code that operates the keyless entry system. The factory-set code is located on the owner's wallet card in the glove compartment. If you are like me and bought the vehicle without the card in the glove box, you will find websites that will tell you to take it to the dealer and have them read the ECM. This was not necessary in my case, I have a 2002 Ford Excursion 4X4 7.3L Diesel. The ECM was located behind the radio up under the dash.( The ECM is the brainbox and is about 7"x 7" x 1" thick) . First, Move the drivers seat as far back as possible. Second, Lay on the floor with a good flashlight and mirror. I was able to see it in the mirror. Now you have to be able to read things backwards in a mirror. You may have to write the numbers down and try it backwards. This is the factory preset code. (5 digits). When you shut the drivers door and try this make SURE you have removed the keys from inside the vehicle! AGAIN, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE REMOVED THE KEYS FROM THE VEHICLE! Don't ask me why I am reitterating this! Next, enter the code and then push the 1/2 key. If this is the correct code you should see the door locks move. Whithin 5 seconds enter your code (5 digits) and you should see the locks move again. BINGO! I AM SO GLAD THAT WORKED!

I had to drop my tank due to a bad fuel pump. First, you'll need a socket set with both metric and stardard sockets, and impact wrench is a plus, a 5/16 nut driver and small hands! I did this job with a floor jack and didn't use any sort of ramps. Start by draining fuel from the tank. Mine was 1/4 full so it was managable. Loosen the hose clamps for the fuel filler line and the breather tube. This was not easy and there isn't much room to work. Next, support the tank with a floor jack and a 2x6 scrap about 16-20" long. Then remove the rear and front tank strap held by 1 bolt (5/8 I think). Lower the jack and let the rear of the tank rest on the floor. The hoses may get in the way I had to guide them and bend them to allow the tank to lower. Here is where the fun begins. There is a line running from the rear of the tank around the passenger side of the tank into a box that is positioned on the front passenger side of the fuel tank. Mine had a connection which you could squeeze between 2 fingures and remove. It is the lowest connection on the front side of the box. From here you need to disconnect the fuel line and a secondary fuel line which is connected on the front drivers side on top of the tank. This is done by feel because you can't see it. If you need more room for your arm then you'll have to jack up the rear drivers wheel high enough to get the tank to side back a few inches. You'll need to do this anyway to move the tank around later. The fuel line connections require a fuel line tool from your local auto parts store. You'll need one with 3/8" and 5/16" sizes. Once removed the tank can be slid back and dropped to the floor. The rear drivers side tire must be lifted to allow this. Installation is the reverse and goes much quicker because you know what to expect. This next section pertains to the fuel pump and its testing and removal. The easiest way to test the pump is to turn the car ignition to on, not start, and listen for the whirring sound of the pump. Next remove the 2 cable connectors from the top of the pump which is accessed by removing the 2 bolts holding its protector plate. The square cable has 4 wires going into it. The grey wire is power and the black is ground. Take a tester bulb and push the pointed end in the grey wire slot. Next take the ground alligator clip side of the tester and clamp it to a small nail and push it in the black wire slot. Turn the ignition to on and it sould light for about 3 seconds. If it does your power to the fuel pump is fine! If not, the problem may not be the pump. The pump can be tested by hooking the grey and black wire pins, with alligator clips, to a 12 volt battery. Plan for catching the gas it may discharge. To remove the pump slide the metal hold down disc counter clockwise. I used a hammer and flat screw driver for this. The pump then pull right out thruogh the top. Watch out for the fuel level arm on the pump which stick out the side of the pump. Drain the gas from the pump into a bucket. A new pump cost roughly 280-300 dollars. Napa had it in stock. There are 2 types for the 2001 and they're identified by a 3 letter code in bold type between the fuel line connections. Installation of the new pump is the reverse axcept you'll probably have to change the square connector for the pump to a new flat one. Good luck! It took me 4 hours to get it out and trouble shot the bad pump; I was a first timer. Next time I could do it in 1.5 hrs. It took an hour to put it back in place.

On a 2002 Ford Excursion :

The clock spring would be inside the steering wheel column cover

* it allows you to turn the steering wheel without breaking the electrical connections to the cruise control buttons , horn , etcetera

Ours does this sometimes and we just smack the dash right as it is trying to eject.

Watch this u tube video my right rear rotor is stuck and i will try this in the morning.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtsTJCRljAs

About $300.00

there is a secret about the 2000, if you put your hand 3 inches in to the exaust there will b a switch. this will dispense a limited amount of gas you will be able to drive on this for about 75 miles

According to the 2004 Ford Excursion Owner Guide ( 226.7 inches long )

fuse # 12 - 20 amp mini fuse - cigar lighter / OBD II according to the 2005 Ford Excursion owners manual

check out www . motorcraft service . com ( no spaces ) click on Owner Guides a diagram / list for the fuse panel can be viewed on-line

You may want to try and spray some wd40 on the wheel hub. after doing this may help it to turn by hand. That is what I did and it worked.

firewall

5 - 10

4 - 9

3 - 8

2 - 7

1 - 6

front

( 5 W 20 ) in the 5.4 L - V8 and 6.8 L - V 10 gasoline engines ( according to the

owners manual )

first thing to check is the gearbox oil remember you have to check the oil with the engine running

The oil filter is located right next to the oil pan (where you drain the oil) the 7.3 takes 15 quarts of 15W40!! Make sure that you fill the new oil fiter up with oil before you put it on the engine!! If you do not then you will cause the engine to run dry which will damage the internal parts!!

Black smoke is just unburnt fuel in a diesel if the vehicle is not modified in any way to make this happen then something is causing it to not burn it all, it will not harm it but you should figure out why its not burning all of its fuel. (most diesels will spit out a little black smoke)

Open hood. Remove four screws holding top of grille on. Pull lower part of grille out with a little force.

44 Gallons.

According to the 2002 Excursion Owner's Guide, it should be a 20A fuse in fuse location #18.

Mine was $38,500.00, we didn't negotiate the price either...I was just excited to be one of the first owners of this type truck!

To replace the ignition coil on a 2000 Ford Excursion, first, disconnect the negative battery terminal to ensure safety. Remove the engine cover, if necessary, and identify the ignition coil, which is typically located on top of the spark plugs. Disconnect the electrical connector from the ignition coil and unbolt it from the engine. Replace it with the new coil, reattach the connector, and reconnect the battery terminal before starting the engine to ensure proper function.

The mass air flow (MAF) sensor on a 2000 Ford Excursion is located in the air intake system, specifically between the air filter and the throttle body. It is typically housed in the air duct or intake tube and can be identified by its wiring harness and connector. To access it, you may need to remove the air filter housing or intake tube. Always ensure the engine is off and cool before attempting to inspect or replace the sensor.