Excursion - Too many miles?
Hi all. Currently own a 2005 Ford Excursion, V10, with about 120K on the clock. All is stock from Ford. We currently tow a 25' TT that weighs 4500# dry (probably 6000# loaded). We have taken it out...
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Hey Burbman, overall, I have owned three seperate Modular motors. All with 130 plus k on the original COP's (best I can tell, all bought used) ...this V10 has been the only one with these cracks.
The V10 was a construction or service truck before I took ownership. The body was in excellent shape. The only thing I can figure is that it had a lot of idle hours as a foreman truck or something and this contributed to the cracks. But then again..idk.
Same style COP's on my Town Car's 4.6 has 158k on them. When I changed plugs I also changed the boots and the springs. No cracks in the Town Car's COP's
I do agree though...when you start chasing misses in a Modular COP motor and the new boots and springs and spark plugs don't fix it...it is better just to change them all out. I know First hand though..these things can crack. I am not 100% sure of the conditions that contribute to the cracking.
I recommend examining the COP's closely though.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
The V10 was a construction or service truck before I took ownership. The body was in excellent shape. The only thing I can figure is that it had a lot of idle hours as a foreman truck or something and this contributed to the cracks. But then again..idk.
Same style COP's on my Town Car's 4.6 has 158k on them. When I changed plugs I also changed the boots and the springs. No cracks in the Town Car's COP's
I do agree though...when you start chasing misses in a Modular COP motor and the new boots and springs and spark plugs don't fix it...it is better just to change them all out. I know First hand though..these things can crack. I am not 100% sure of the conditions that contribute to the cracking.
I recommend examining the COP's closely though.
Thanks!
Jeremiah
