I agree on mileage claims while pulling, there are inflated claims.

I found the suspension and shorter wheel base to be the downside of the X when towing. The school bus sounding Diesel was loud .

1 ton superduty truck springs fit right on the back of the X, only problem is they ride a little high in the rear with no load on.

I added Koni adjustable shocks all around, rear sway bar, 1500lbs add-a leaf and had air bags. With a 33 outlaw it was ok. 38cig maybe on short drives ok. Long drives I felt like I just ran a marathon.

I agree, the short wheelbase was tiresome. I had Firestone airbags and Hellwig sway bar with Michelin tires. I thought it towed good until I switched to a 2012 F350 6.7 King Ranch CC, SRW, long bed. Night and day difference. I do miss the whistle of the 7.3 turbo....maybe not.

Reliable, yes. Make sure exhaust manifold studs have been done. Spark plugs can break off too. I towed my 342 with an f350 drw v10 with 100k miles. Towed alright. Could have used more torque on some hills around here.

This Excursion SOLD within 1 week of being listed for the full $25999 asking price, I had calls from over 1000 miles away on it. This is the 3rd clean 7.3 Diesel Excursion under 100k mi that I have retailed in 2015 over $25k. The other 2 had owners that traveled 6-800 miles to buy from me. This is what I do for a living. This black 2002 got 21.5 MPG on the highway with cruise set at 77mph and had a OEM Ford towing capacity of 12500lbs. NOTHING on the market compares to a Diesel excursion for room, mileage and towing. I priced it to sell and it did.... www.mandr4x4.com

That's very very impressive milage from a 7.3. As a 7.3 PSD Excursion owner, I'm thrilled with the prices you're getting.