"I was really surprised to see the fuel economy on such a heavy truck with the lift and bigger tires," says Mohn. Noticing this interesting detail coming from the heavy Excursion, Mohn began researching ways to vastly improve the power of the Power Stroke, while still retaining the surprisingly modest fuel consumption. The Ford was putting out more power, yet retaining a relatively great fuel economy at 18 mpg. When he picked up the Ford, which he bought from a close friend, the truck had already been fitted with a 6-inch lift kit, 35-inch tires, a Superchips tuner, an aFe air intake, Banks 1.0 exhaust housing and Big Head wastegate, and a 3.5-inch Banks exhaust system. In 2012, Mohn purchased his 2000 Ford Excursion 7.3 Power Stroke. Little did he know, just like every other diesel driver, once you feel the power of diesel, you crave more. Right up to his purchase, he only desired to have a vehicle with reliable towing, while having plenty of seating room for long trips. But what happens when needing a vehicle that tows, hauls a family, provides off-road capabilities, while retaining its fun factor and good fuel economy continuously points you in one direction? For Benjamin Mohn, of Rixeyville, Va., only one vehicle came to mind: the Ford Excursion. When a truck doesn't fulfill all of the duties demanded of his owner, the next step, albeit bittersweet, may be to consider other options.
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