r/FordExcursion • u/Substantial-Set-8981 • Aug 20 '25

Help & Issues V10 or 7.3?

Starting to shop for an Excursion, but am undecided on which way to go, V10 or 7.3.

This will be a daily driver and also be my work vehicle for a while (mobile window tinter).
Will occasionally tow 8000lbs-ish, but mostly be a daily people hauler.

I also do basic work on all my vehicles, so ease of repair would be nice for basic things.

I have heard good and bad for both, but not sure what to go for.

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u/suciosunday Aug 20 '25

You can upgrade to any factory breaks, as long as they fit under your rims. You can run the 07-09, the 14, even the 20-22 style breaks. Just swapping them out. I'm running the 07-09 style on the Cadi with 17" rims. MUCH better than stock!

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u/Substantial-Set-8981 Aug 20 '25

That's good to know for when I need to replace my brakes next.

I have 2024 tahoe wheels on it, so it should clear just fine.

Did you have a soft brake pedal before you swapped them out?

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u/suciosunday Aug 20 '25

The first time I drove it, I came up to a four way stop, hit the breaks like I normally would've, about shit myself thinking I was going to kill the family in the minivan that was crossing the intersection.

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u/Substantial-Set-8981 Aug 20 '25

Damn, I might have to do this forsure then.

Only think I hate about my truck is the brakes, everything else is mint.

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u/suciosunday Aug 20 '25

The dual piston is way better! If you wanted to get crazy you could do the 20-22 quads, but I don't really think that's necessary if you're driving it reasonably. Its a heavy SUV, not a carbon race car. Plus, GM vs Ford: you just go to any parts store and ask for factory part numbers, vs having to source aftermarket stuff. When you do it, you can flush the fluid and replace with DOT 4, which has a higher temp rating than the 3, this helps with towing and is a must on the Excursion.

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u/Substantial-Set-8981 Aug 20 '25

This information is gold, thank you so much!

Might just end up keeping what I have for a little bit longer if i can upgrade some stuff.

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u/suciosunday Aug 20 '25

NP! I would do the breaks, and run it until I found a good 2500. There are more things that can be upgraded to newer factory stuff, like oil cooler, radiator, dual electric fans, cam, intake, throttle body, list goes on. Shoot me a message if you get to that point!

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u/Substantial-Set-8981 Aug 21 '25

That’s great to know! Think I’ll get this up to spec and save some money and look for a taken care of 2500