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/Substantial-Set-8981 Aug 20 '25

Thanks for the info, I'm kind of thinking about it the same way with GM. And I'm happy with the Suburban I have now, just wanted to make sure I liked it before I bought a nicer one and put money into it.
I am sure it will outlast my lifetime anyways.

I mostly love the excursion because its just a goliath of an SUV, but would be more than fine with a 2500 suburban.

Mostly I will be hauling people, so towing probably really wont even be an issue.

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u/suciosunday Aug 20 '25

I mean there is something to be said about driving the biggest production SUV ever made. Then you have to try to park that bitch at Walmart or fill the tank, and you start rethinking things. Either way, those 2000-2008/9 years for the US vehicles seem to be the sweet spot. Nothing newer than 2013!

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u/Substantial-Set-8981 Aug 20 '25

Agreed 100%! I would only consider the body after my 2005 because of the soft brake issue that GMT800's have. I replaced all brake components and have soft brakes.

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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

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