Three powerful engines are available. Both allow for 100,000-mile scheduled tuneup intervals under normal driving conditions with routine fluid and filter changes. 2000 Ford Excursion. The unit can handle up to 500 foot-pounds of torque. The 4R100 transmission has a new electronic control system that results in improved shift characteristics and enhanced high-mileage reliability.
Power switching is virtually silent and with no shift delays, even in severely cold weather.
During a frontal collision with a car, the BlockerBeam is designed to make contact with the frame rails of a car, in an effort to prevent the car from sliding beneath the higher- riding Excursion. Upon impact, the L-shaped brackets bend, helping to disperse crash energy. This, in turn, reduces the amount of intrusion into the passenger compartment of the car and further reduces the risk of serious injury to the car's occupants. Ford is the first automaker to introduce this type of safety protection and has a patent pending for the system. Behind the Scenes BlockerBeam provides enhanced safety compatibility with cars on the road - without compromising the truck's usefulness.