Why did Ford discontinue the V10?
Why did Ford discontinue the V10?
It’s now called the Coyote motor. The v10 is discontinued and for good reason. The 5.4 triton was gutless, had cam phaser issues that made people think they had a rod knock and they sucked gas like no other.
How old is the Ford Excursion V10?
While we have highlighted many of the upgrades made by Tylus to his 2000 Ford Excursion, there has been plenty more done to refresh this 17-year old ¾-ton SUV, so if you are looking for repair information on your own Excursion, check out this thread in the forum. Join the Ford Truck Enthusiasts forums now — FREE!
What kind of mpg does a 2000 Ford Excursion get?
2000 Ford Excursion MPG Based on data from 123 vehicles, 6,152 fuel-ups and 2,170,541 miles of driving, the 2000 Ford Excursion gets a combined Avg MPG of 12.38 with a 0.10 MPG margin of error. Below you can see a distribution of the fuel-ups with 109 outliers (1.74%) removed.
What kind of engine does a Ford Excursion have?
Ford Expedition with Triton V10 engine is given a new lease on life and a more aggressive look via some relatively routine upgrades. The Ford Excursion has sadly been out of the company lineup for more than a decade, but FTE member Tylus is in the process of rebuilding one of the ¾-ton-based SUVs.
Is the Ford Triton V10 a gas guzzler?
The only potential downside to the engine is its very poor fuel economy. You can expect to get 8-10mpg in the Triton V10. If you are a very conservative driver, you may be able to see closer to 12mpg, but nonetheless, the fuel mileage certainly makes this an expensive gas guzzler.
2000 Ford Excursion MPG Based on data from 123 vehicles, 6,152 fuel-ups and 2,170,541 miles of driving, the 2000 Ford Excursion gets a combined Avg MPG of 12.38 with a 0.10 MPG margin of error. Below you can see a distribution of the fuel-ups with 109 outliers (1.74%) removed.
When did the Ford Triton V10 come out?
Prior to the 6.8L V10 Triton engine being released in 1999, Ford offered a 7.5L V8 that had been around since 1968. The 7.5 V8 was a fan favorite in the commercial truck space and was a popular gas option in light of the International/Powerstroke diesel engines.
The only potential downside to the engine is its very poor fuel economy. You can expect to get 8-10mpg in the Triton V10. If you are a very conservative driver, you may be able to see closer to 12mpg, but nonetheless, the fuel mileage certainly makes this an expensive gas guzzler.
