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2000 Ford Excursion

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2000 Excursion.

The 2000 Ford Excursion is a Ford vehicle whose engine specifications call for 6.0 quarts of 5W-20 API oil, a capacity that reflects the model's sizable mechanical design. Across the Excursion's complaint history spanning 1997 through 2010, the 2000 model year stands as the most problematic by a wide margin, accumulating 550 total owner complaints — far surpassing the 1997 low of just one — with tires ranking as the top complaint area and six recalls issued. For researchers, this places the 2000 model year squarely at the peak of the Excursion's reliability concerns, meaning it represents the highest-complaint year in the model's recorded history and warrants the greatest scrutiny among all years evaluated.

Model year2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity6.0 qtOEM · verified

Engine oil type5W-20 APIOEM · verified

Lug nut torque165 ft-lbsOEM · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 65 · 750 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 65 · 750 CCAOEM · verified

Tire sizeLT265-75R16DOEM · verified

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	226.8 in
Overall width	79.9 in
Overall height	80.3 in
Wheelbase	137 in
Curb weight	7189 lb
Track (front / rear)	68.5 / 68.1 in

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Excursion of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

10.1–10.9 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 10.10 sec — 2000 Limited

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
2000	Limited 6.8L V10	10.10 sec	17.60 sec	310 hp	4x4
2000	XLT 6.8L V10	10.50 sec	17.70 sec	310 hp	4x4
2000	Limited 6.8L V10	10.90 sec	18.10 sec	310 hp	4x4

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 6.0 qt of 5W-20 API engine oil, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 165 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake Fluid	DOT 3
Engine Oil	5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6.0 qt
Engine Oil	5W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity	6.0 qt
Engine Oil	15W-40 · 10W-30 · 0W-30
Engine Oil Capacity	15.0 qt
Power Steering Fluid	ATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs	6-9 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts	212 DI Diesel ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	55-64 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	59 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts	89 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	45 ft-lbs
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts	18 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Leaf Spring to Axle (U-bolts)	185.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Chassis Bracket	185.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring to Rear Shackle	185.0 ft-lbs
Leaf Spring Rear Shackle to Chassis Bracket	185.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts	165 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	20.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	20.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order	1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Cylinder Firing Order	1-6-5-10-2-7-3-8-4-9
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	705 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	55 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	775 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	25 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)	875 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)	75 rpm

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	Less auxiliary A/C, 2.5. With auxiliary A/C, 4.25. lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	68
Oil Capacity	Less auxiliary A/C, 9.00. With auxiliary A/C, 14.00. oz
Standard BCI Group Number	65
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	750 cca
Standard BCI Group Number	65

Service checks

Pressure Test	18 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief	Use individual readings listed on cap. psi
Thermostat Opening Temperature	181-206 °F
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	30-45
Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)	30-45
Injector Primary Resistance	11-18 na ohms
Injector Primary Resistance	11-18 na ohms
Engine Oil Pressure	20-45 psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket	42 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	166 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	42 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	166 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket	27 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle	150 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Rotor Runout Limit	0.0021 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

33 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90 degrees, Step 3: 120

33 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

32 ft. lbs., Step 2: 105

32 ft. lbs

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

52-53 ft. lbs., Step 2: 80

52–53 ft. lbs

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

66 ft. lbs., step 2: Loosen one turn., step 3: 37 ft. lbs., step 4: 90

66 ft. lbs

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep First Sequence

1	65 ft. lbs.	65 ft. lbs
2	85 ft. lbs.; Second Sequence	85 ft. lbs
3	95

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

1	30 ft. lbs.	30 ft. lbs
2	90 degrees	90 degrees
3	90

Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages

3 ft. lbs., step 2: 18

3 ft. lbs

Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages

76 ft. lbs., Step 2: 96

76 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 30,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 30,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 mi	Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate)
Every 15,000 mi	Brake System (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Coolant System (leak inspection) · Steering Linkage (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Exhaust System Heat Shield (inspect) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Parking Brake System (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 45,000 mi	Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 60,000 mi	Wheel Bearing (repack)
Every 100,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · PCV Valve (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 mi	Transfer Case Assembly (drain & refill) · Transmission Filter (replace)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2000 Ford Excursion marks the debut of this generation with a massive spike in federal records, jumping from just 7 complaints in 1999 to a staggering 550 complaints in the target year. This model represents the absolute peak of the generation's complaint and recall arc, as subsequent years show a steady decline in issues, dropping to 206 complaints by 2001 and further down to 65 by 2005. Falling at the apex of these federal records implies the 2000 model suffered from severe initial design flaws, evidenced by its generation-high 6 recalls, 5 investigations, and 217 technical service bulletins. The primary risk areas center around Tires (185 complaints), Engine & Engine Cooling (52), and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (46), which contributed to 39 crash complaints and 49 fire complaints, though the data does not specify the root causes for these incidents. Given its position as the most problematic year in the generation's lifecycle, you should avoid the 2000 Excursion and instead seek later production years where these initial defects were addressed.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

217

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

550

Owner complaints

39 involved a crash · 49 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’97 ’98 ’99’00’01 ’02 ’03 ’04 ’05 ’10

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 550 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Tires185

Engine & Engine Cooling52

Service Brakes, Hydraulic46

Electrical System43

Vehicle Speed Control24

Suspension21

Air Bags16

Power Train16

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 6 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

06V286000Vehicle Speed ControlReported 01/08/2006

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE…

09V399000Vehicle Speed ControlReported 13/10/2009

FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY… Remedy: FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 217 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
DOR-B8H4Z-11	2018-10-02	Steering	This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of…
06N05	2006-02-08	Exterior Lighting	CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 06N05. CERTAIN VEHICLES EXTENDED WARRANTY - HEADLAMP SWITCH…
19015	2006-01-01	Fuel System, Other	FUEL CONDITIONER. LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING IN COLD WEATHER, EXCESSIVE…
041601	2005-11-14	Engine And Engine Cooling	WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR…
05174	2005-10-07	Visibility	VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2000 Excursion take?

6.0 qt of 5W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2000 Excursion have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

2000 Ford Excursion

Quick specs

Fitment & sizes

Full specifications

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Performance & power Independent road tests

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Lubricants & capacities

Engine torques

Chassis torques

Ignition

Battery & A/C

Service checks

Brakes

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Common OBD-II trouble codes

VIN tools

Vehicles with shared specs

Reference guides

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