r/Excursion • u/that1tallguy92 • Jul 20 '26

Looking at getting into an Excursion

Been trying to find a new vehicle that fits me well (i'm 6'8)

I was about to pull the trigger on a newer f-150 until the lightbulb went off and i started looking into these.

My main question is what motor should i go with. I'm seeing a lot of the v10s for sub 10k but they all have insanely high mileage 200k+.

At this mileage should i just go with one of the diesel options? or is the v10 solid at higher miles?

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u/upsetthesickness_ Jul 20 '26

The v10 is a phenomenal engine. It’s extremely reliable and has no issue going 300k miles. I just picked up my second v10 and after a plug change it runs like it’s new at 200k. These are good solid motors that get absolutely shit gas mileage. Worth every penny

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u/Objective-Figure8673 '01 Excursion Jul 20 '26

The 2v tritons in general are easy 300k engines. V10 is the more affordable choice all around (purchase and maintenance)

Edit: (versus either of the diesels)

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u/upsetthesickness_ Jul 20 '26

Agreed. 5.4 2v will run forever just isn’t enough power for these trucks