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77k-Mile 2001 Ford Excursion Limited
$10,000
Year
2001Make
FordModel
ExcursionOdometer
77,000Engine
6.8L Triton V10Fuel Type
gasolineTransmission
automaticDrivetrain
4×4VIN / Chassis #
1FMNU43S71EA61392Seller
private partyLocation
Harrison Twp., MITitle Status
cleanLow-mileage Excursions are getting harder to replace, and this 2001 Ford Excursion Limited 4x4 makes its case with 77,000 miles, long-term ownership, documented maintenance, and the factory 6.8L Triton V10. Located in Harrison Township, Michigan and offered by a private seller with a clean title, it is powered by Ford’s 6.8L V10 paired with an automatic transmission and electronic shift-on-the-fly 4x4. The seller purchased it in May 2018 to tow a camping trailer and has maintained a service log with receipts since purchase, including Michelin E-rated tires, Bilstein shocks, Bilstein steering stabilizer, front axle U-joints/vacuum seals, transmission service, Red Head steering box, Hellwig rear sway bar, brakes, alternator, battery, and multiple OEM replacement parts included with the sale.
- 6.8L Triton V10 Tow Rig: The 6.8L Triton V10 is the right engine for buyers who want Excursion capability without Power Stroke diesel pricing or diesel maintenance concerns. Ford rated the V10 at 310 horsepower and 425 lb-ft of torque for 2001, and in 4x4 form it gave the Limited real towing credibility, especially when paired with the factory Class IV hitch, tow-haul system, 44-gallon fuel tank, and the seller’s Tekonsha trailer brake controller.
- Premium Comfort and Full-Size Utility: The Limited trim adds the features that made the Excursion more than a heavy-duty tow box: leather-trimmed captain’s chairs, heated front seats, rear audio controls, trip computer, illuminated running boards, woodgrain trim, power rear quarter windows, premium aluminum wheels, reverse sensing, and Arizona Beige cladding. The 2001 brochure also notes seating for up to nine, 48.0 cubic feet behind the third row, 100.7 cubic feet behind the second row, and up to 146.4 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume.
- Documented Steering, Brake, and Tow-Use Maintenance: The seller’s maintenance log is a major confidence point, especially on a large 4x4 SUV. Notable work during current ownership includes Bilstein shocks and steering stabilizer, front axle U-joints and vacuum seals, transmission flush and filter, Red Head steering box, OEM power steering lines, Pitman arm, Hellwig anti-sway bar, rear brake calipers/rotors/pads, front brake calipers/rotors/pads, alternator, battery, and OEM multifunction switch.
- Long Michigan History With Rust Disclosed: CARFAX shows Michigan ownership from new, including nearly 15 years with the second owner and current ownership since 2018, which aligns with the seller’s account of long-term use and storage. The seller also gets ahead of the biggest Excursion buyer concern by limiting the rust disclosure to the rear inner rocker panels, a previously stabilized rear hatch pillar seam, and wheel finish flaking, rather than pretending a 25-year-old Michigan truck is spotless.
About the Ford Excursion Limited
The Ford Excursion remains one of the largest factory SUVs ever sold in the U.S., built for buyers who needed heavy-duty truck capability, three-row passenger space, and serious towing capacity in one vehicle. The Limited trim was the premium version, pairing the Excursion’s size and towing capability with leather seating, heated front seats, rear audio controls, woodgrain trim, illuminated running boards, power rear quarter windows, reverse sensing, and additional comfort equipment. For buyers today, the appeal is straightforward: low-mile Excursions with clean history, usable service records, and known condition disclosures are increasingly difficult to find.
Powertrain
- 6.8L Triton V10
- Factory rating: 310 horsepower & 425 lb-ft of torque
- Automatic transmission
- Electronic shift-on-the-fly 4x4
- Factory 44-gallon fuel tank
- Class IV trailer hitch receiver
- Automatic tow-haul system
- Tekonsha trailer brake controller installed
- Transmission flushed and filter replaced at 61,900 miles, per seller
- Fuel filter replaced at 61,900 miles, per seller
- Front axle U-joints and vacuum seals replaced at 61,900 miles, per seller
- OEM coolant hoses included, not installed
- OEM ignition coils included, not installed
- OEM spark plugs included, not installed
Exterior
- 2001 Ford Excursion Limited 4x4
- Michelin E-rated LTX tires installed at 61,850 miles
- Bilstein shocks, 4 total
- Bilstein steering stabilizer
- Red Head steering box
- OEM power steering lines, 6 total
- Pitman arm replaced
- Hellwig anti-sway bar
- OEM rear shock brackets
- Front tow hooks
- Running boards
- Roof rack
- Rear Tri-Panel doors
- Power rear quarter windows
- Reverse sensing system
- Limited aluminum wheels with surface flaking noted
- Rear inner rocker rust disclosed
- Rear hatch pillar seam surface rust disclosed
Interior
- Limited trim
- Leather interior
- Three rows of seating
- Second and third rows reportedly unused by current owner
- Heated front seats
- Power driver seat
- Captain’s chairs with center console
- Rear audio controls
- Auxiliary rear air conditioning and heat
- Woodgrain applique trim
- Power windows
- Power door locks
- Speed control
- Tilt steering
- Remote keyless entry
- Keyless entry keypad
- Five powerpoints
- Ten cupholders
- Driver’s seat leather wear noted
- OEM wiper motor included, not installed
Service & Maintenance
- Dura-last Gold front brake calipers, rotors, and pads replaced (76,425 miles)
- Costco Interstate battery installed (72,783 miles)
- OEM multifunction switch replaced (71,050 miles)
- Rear brake calipers, rotors, and pads replaced (68,200 miles)
- Hellwig anti-sway bar installed; OEM rear shock brackets installed (64,284 miles)
- Red Head steering box installed; OEM power steering lines and Pitman arm replaced (63,400 miles)
- Tekonsha trailer brake controller installed; Dura-last Gold alternator and OEM headlight switch replaced (62,500 miles)
- Bilstein shocks and Bilstein steering stabilizer installed; front axle U-joints/vacuum seals replaced; transmission flushed and filter replaced; fuel filter replaced (61,900 miles)
- Michelin E-rated LTX tires installed (61,850 miles)
- Rear brake calipers, pads, and rotors replaced; brake fluid flushed; brakes checked (06/21)
- Drivability/performance checked; two-wheel alignment performed (02/18)
- Brake calipers cleaned/serviced; brake pads, rotors, spark plugs, ignition coils, distributor cap, and related tune-up items serviced/replaced (10/17)
Condition Notes
The seller describes the Excursion as very well preserved, running and driving excellently, with a solid body and chassis overall. Known issues include rust damage at the rear of the inner rocker panels, surface rust on the rear hatch pillar seam that was previously stabilized, flaking on the aluminum wheels, and wear on the driver’s leather seat. CARFAX reports no accidents or damage, no structural damage, no airbag deployment, no odometer rollback indication, no open recalls, no title brands, 16 service history records, and three-owner history.
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