Ford Excursion 2000–2006

The Ford Excursion, produced from 2000 to 2006, was a full SUV designed to cater to those needing substantial passenger and towing capacity. It was one of the largest SUVs ever built, sharing its platform with the Ford F-250 Super Duty pickup truck. The Excursion featured a robust body-on-frame construction, making it a rugged and capable vehicle for various tasks, including towing heavy trailers and accommodating large families. Its spacious interior provided seating for up to nine passengers and ample cargo space, making it a popular choice for family trips and commercial purposes.

Regarding technology, the Excursion offered amenities typical of its era, including power accessories, a premium sound system, and optional rear-seat entertainment systems. Under the hood, it was equipped with powerful V8 and V10 engines, providing substantial towing capacity. While its size made it less fuel-efficient than smaller SUVs, the Excursion appealed to buyers seeking uncompromised capability and space. Although it was discontinued after the 2006 model year due to changing market dynamics and fuel efficiency concerns, the Ford Excursion remains an iconic example of a super-sized SUV in automotive history.

Ford Excursion specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Engine 5.4L 8-Cylinder SOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
• Oil certification: API
• Drain Plug Torque: 10-FT-LBS
• Oil capacity: 7.0 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 5.4L 8-Cylinder: 0.054”

Engine 6.8L 10-Cylinder SOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
• Oil certification: API
• Drain Plug Torque: 10-FT-LBS
• Oil capacity: 7.0 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 6.8L 10-Cylinder: 0.054”

Engine 6.0L 8-Cylinder DSL

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Oil certification: API
• Drain Plug Torque: 32-FT-LBS
• Oil capacity: 15.0 quarts

Fuel

• Capacity: 44.0 gallons (166.6L)

Power steering fluid

• Type: Motorcraft MERCON ATF
• Capacity: Fill to FULL COLD range on the dipstick

Transfer case fluid (if equipped)

• Type: 4×4 vehicles: Motorcraft MERCON ATF
• Capacity: 2.0 quarts (1.9L)

Transmission fluid

• Type
  • 4×2 4R100 (4–speed): Motorcraft MERCON ATF
  • 4×4 4R100 (4–speed): Motorcraft MERCON ATF
  • 4×2/4×4 TorqShift (5–speed) – includes remote filter element change: Motorcraft MERCON SP ATF
• Capacity: 
  • 4×2 4R100 (4–speed) : 17.1 quarts (16.1L)
  • 4×4 4R100 (4–speed) : 4×4 4R100 (4–speed)
  • 4×2/4×4 TorqShift (5–speed) – includes remote filter element change:

Windshield washer fluid

• Type: Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate
• Capacity: 1.1 gallons (4.2L)

Front axle

• Type: 4X4 vehicles: Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
• Capacity:3.6 pints (1.8L)

Rear axle

• Type: Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
• Capacity: 6.9 pints (3.3L)

Brake fluid

• Type: Motorcraft High-Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid
• Capacity: Fill to the line on the reservoir

Engine coolant-Gasoline engines

• Type: Engine coolant Gasoline engines
• Capacity:
  • 5.4L V8 engine: 26.4 quarts (25L)
  • 6.8L V10 engine: 27.5 quarts (26.0L)

Engine coolant-Diesel engine

• Type: Refer to your 6.0L Diesel Supplement

Powertrain

Engine

• 5.4 L Triton V8
• 6.8 L Triton V10
• 7.3 L PowerStroke V8 turbodiesel

Transmission

• Ford 4R100 4-speed automatic
• Ford 5R110W 5-speed automatic

Front Lights

• Front Fog Light Bulb: 9145
• Front Sidemarker Light Bulb: 194
• Front Turn Signal Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  • 3157AK
• High Beam and Low Beam Headlight Bulb: H13

Rear Lights

• Back-Up Light Bulb: 3156K
• Brake Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  • 3457K
• Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb: 912
• License Plate Light Bulb: 168
• Parking Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  • 3157AK
• Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  •  3457K
• Tail Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  •  3457K

Interior Lights

• Courtesy Light Bulb:
  • 168
  •  211-2
• Dome Light Bulb:
  • 578
  •  921
• Instrument Panel Light Bulb: 37
• Map Light Bulb: 579