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• Abundant interior capacity
• Diesel-engine durability
• Unabashedly trucklike experience
• Optional adjustable pedals
• Clumsy maneuverability
• Dreadful fuel economy
• Sluggish performance
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Notable features

• Three engine choices
• Ample cargo volume
• Nine-passenger seating
• Available DVD entertainment system
• Available 4WD

2005 Ford Excursion review: Our expert's take

Vehicle Overview Shoppers looking for the largest sport utility vehicle in any showroom can still turn to Ford. The Excursion measures nearly 19 feet long � that’s 21 inches longer than the company’s full-size Expedition and more than 7 inches longer than its next closest rivals, the Chevrolet Suburban and GMC Yukon XL.

Bigger isn’t necessarily better, and sales of mammoth SUVs have tapered off. Ford had suggested that the massive Excursion might be dropped during 2004. But it earned a reprieve and continues into 2005 with new jeweled headlights, a fresh grille and bumper, and revised wheel choices.

Excursions come in XLS, XLT, Eddie Bauer and Limited trim levels and can be equipped with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The abundantly equipped Eddie Bauer model joined the Excursion lineup for 2003, when a new 6.0-liter Power Stroke diesel engine that generates 325 horsepower and 560 pounds-feet of torque also became available. The diesel engine teams with a five-speed TorqShift automatic transmission. A 5.4-liter V-8 or a 6.8-liter V-10 gasoline engine can also power the Excursion.

Exterior Traditional and oversized SUV styling cues include four side doors. Ford claims the Excursion’s back doors are wider than those on the Suburban; this allows easier access to the middle and rear seats. The rear door features a tri-panel arrangement, which has a window on top that flips up and twin doors below that open to the sides.

Aluminum wheels hold 16-inch tires. The Excursion rides a 137-inch wheelbase, stretches 226.4 inches long overall and has an 8.5-inch ground clearance. Lighted running boards are available.

Interior The Excursion has a nine-passenger capacity, plus 48 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the rear seat. Split bench seats in the second row tip and fold forward to allow easier access to the third row. The rear bench is removable and rolls on built-in wheels. Cargo volume grows to 146 cubic feet with the rear seat removed and the middle bench folded; that space can carry a 4-by-8-foot plywood sheet. Wireless headphones are included with an optional DVD entertainment system.

Under the Hood Three engines are available. A 255-hp, 5.4-liter V-8 is standard on rear-drive models. A 310-hp, 6.8-liter V-10 that delivers 425 pounds-feet of torque is standard in four-wheel-drive models and optional in 4x2s. Both of these engines team with a four-speed-automatic transmission. The 325-hp Power Stroke 6.0-liter diesel V-8 mates with a five-speed-automatic transmission. Towing capacity is as high as 11,000 pounds with the V-10 and diesel engines.

Safety Antilock brakes are standard, but side-impact airbags are not available. A reverse-sensing system can be installed.

Driving Impressions Drive an Excursion, and you’re in a truck, period. Expect the typical engine and transmission drone found in trucks, coupled with ride quality that bears little resemblance to a passenger car. The Power Stroke diesel engine performs admirably, but it enhances the sensation of being in a full-fledged truck. The diesel-powered version manages to climb some steep grades but at a leisurely pace.

Consumer reviews

• Comfort 4.5
• Interior 4.4
• Performance 4.4
• Exterior 4.5
• Reliability 4.4

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Diesel people hauler.

This is the ONLY truck that is Diesel, will last more than 250k miles, and can haul 7+ people comfortably! It has the power to tow, the interior to accommodate 7 adults comfortably, and rides so smooth! We have taken cross country trips with this truck filled with people and luggage for a week vacation. We plan on doing this many more times!

• Comfort 5.0
• Interior 5.0
• Performance 5.0
• Exterior 5.0
• Reliability 5.0
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The truck I have been looking for for years

This is the exact car I have been looking for for years. Meets all of my needs with a family of 6. The blacked out look was exactly what I was looking for and can now tow anything that I would need to

• Used for Transporting family

Best Vehicle i have ever owned

With seating for 8 and room for cargo this has been a great vehicle for me and my family, but its time to move up to a new super duty

• Interior 4.0
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2005 Ford Excursion trims (22)

(XLS 5.4L) 4x2

(XLS 6.8L) 4x2

(XLT 5.4L) 4x2

(XLT 6.8L) 4x2

(XLS 6.8L) 4x4

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(XLT 5.4L) 4x4

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2000-2005 Ford Excursion: Performance, Price, And Photos

As the biggest SUV ever to see mass production, here's why Ford's mega family hauler from the early 2000s remains highly sought after even today

As the adage goes, size matters, and that is one of the key reasons why the Ford Excursion is still relevant nearly 20 years after production ended on the heavy-duty, large SUV. Ford launched the Excursion in 1999 as a 2000 model year with just one generation-spanning until 2005, was based on the Ford F-250 heavy-duty pickup, and is the largest SUV to ever enter mass production.

The model was launched as the SUV craze had firmly planted its feet in the automotive landscape and was created to rival the Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban — but only for sales as the GM products couldn’t compete with the Excursion’s massive footprint.

The Excursion was both loved and hated. Its huge dimensions and heavy-duty, truck-like performance gained it a niche following among those who enjoy the larger things in life, while its insane appetite for gasoline, and again, massive size, put it in the crosshairs of environmental groups as a prominent example of the excess of the automotive industry and how cars were harming the planet.

The Sierra Club environmental organization dubbed it the Ford “Valdez,” a play on the Exxon Valdez oil supertanker which spilled nearly 11 million gallons of crude oil into Prince William Sound, Alaska, in 1989. No matter which camp automotive enthusiasts found themselves in regarding the Excursion, it remains one of the most notable SUVs of the 21st century.

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Ford Excursion

• 48-Cubic Feet Cargo Space
• Tow Rating Up To 11,000 Pounds
• 9-Seat Capacity
• Power Adjustable Pedals
• Turbo Diesel Engine
• Rear Seat Entertinament System
• Model: Excursion
• Engine: 5.4L V-8 /6.8L V-10 /7.3L Turbo Diesel /6.0L Turbo Diesel
• Power Output: 235-325 HP
• Torque: 350-550 LB-FT
• Transmission: 4/5-Speed Automatic
• Driveline: RWD/4-Wheel Drive
• Heavy-Duty Truck Capability
• Massively Practical
• Powerful Engines
• Terrible Efficiency
• Unwieldy Size
• Basic Amenities

2000-05 Ford Excursion Performance And Capability

The 2000-05 Ford Excursion was available in several trims, including:

• XLT Premium
• Eddie Bauer
• Limited Ultimate

To move the Excursion’s sizeable heft, the SUV was powered by a quartet of engines with equally sizeable displacements. The standard engine is a 5.4-liter Triton V-8 engine offering 255 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque, while an optional, massive 6.8-liter Triton V-10 delivers 310 horsepower and 425 pound-feet of torque. For the first three years of production (2000-03), the Navistar, 7.3-liter, turbocharged V-8 diesel Excursion specs were 250 horsepower and 525 pound-feet of torque.

From 2003-05, the available diesel was reduced in size to a 6.0-liter turbo V-8 that offered more power, 325 horsepower, and a massive 560 pound-feet of torque. The gasoline engines and 7.3-liter turbo diesel are mated to a four-speed automatic transmission while the 6.0-liter diesel is fitted with a five-speed automatic. Rear and four-wheel drive were standard depending on engine choice/trim.

When fitted with the V-10 engine, the Excursion can rumble from 0-60 mph in 10.9 seconds and needs 18.1 seconds to cross the quarter-mile mark at 75 mph . These figures are undoubtedly impacted by its incredibly hefty 7,000-pound-plus weight.

Another impressive figure, though for opposite reasons, is the Excursion’s ultra-thirsty nature. Due to its classification as a heavy-duty vehicle, the Excursion was not subject to EPA ratings, but tests undertaken during its heyday showed the Excursion’s mpg was about 10 to 14 mpg for gasoline versions while diesel powertrains could manage about 16-18 mpg .

As the Excursion was based on the F-250 pickup, it was no surprise that it has heavy-duty capabilities in addition to its ability to move plenty of passengers and cargo with ease. The base V-8 engine can haul between 6,100-7,200 pounds, the V-10 has a towing capacity of 9,600 to 11,000 pounds, and the diesel powertrains can handle 10,000 to 11,000 pounds. Even two decades later, these towing figures are wildly impressive for an SUV, even for one that's based on a pickup.

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Exterior Design

Ford didn’t stray too far away from its heavy-duty pickups in designing the Excursion, as it almost resembles a crew cab F-250 of the time with a truck “cap.” One of the most dominant features of the Excursion, other than its overall footprint and high ride height, was its four, full-sized doors, with the rear wheel arches not interfering with rear-door access, and massive rear side and rear windows.

The Excursion was available with the following exterior colors:

• Dark Satin Green
• Deep Wedgewood Blue
• Medium Steel Blue
• Oxford White
• Toreador Red
• Silver Birch
• Arizona Beige

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Interior Quality And Technology

Like the exterior, the Excursion’s cabin was nearly a carbon copy of the F-250 with a basic steering wheel with a few controls and a busy dash covered in knobs and buttons for climate control/radio/towing functions and a large center console.

The cabin of the Excursion was fairly basic, even for its time, but it did offer amenities in the form of full leather seating, power-adjustable brake, and throttle pedals (with an available memory feature), a rear seat entertainment system with a VCR and wireless headphones and six-CD changer.

Where the Excursion separated itself from its truck sibling in seating arrangements. The Excursion could seat up to nine passengers with a split, folding bench in the second row and a removable bench in the rear. Those needing less passenger hauling capabilities could also opt for the second-row captain’s chairs in the Limited trim models.

Though it features ample passenger space in all three rows, the Excursion didn’t skimp on cargo capability. Even with the third row in place, the Ford offered a huge 48 cubic feet of cargo space. For perspective, that’s seven more cubic feet than what’s available in the current Chevy Suburban. Additionally, unlike its F-250 sibling, the Excursion’s rear glass operated like a liftgate, but the lower “tailgate” split and opened toward each curb instead of lowering like a traditional tailgate.

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2000-05 Ford Excursion Price And Availability

The Excursion provided a lot of bang for the buck with its capabilities and space with prices ranging from $38,035 to $51,570 for new 2005 models, the last year of production. Interestingly enough given its cult-like status, capabilities that are still relatively impressive today, and somewhat limited numbers, used Excursions haven’t depreciated nearly as much as other full-size SUVs of the time. According to CarGurus, the average price paid for a 2000-05 Excursion between August 20, 2022, and February 15, 2023, was still over $17,000 .

If you're interested in purchasing an Excursion should ensure its recalls have been fixed, including the installation of a fused wiring harness to the speed control system which, if left unfixed, could result in a fire. Other recalls include fixes for the driver or passenger seatbelts not fully latching, a camshaft sensor replacement to avoid engine stall, and a fix for the airbag inflator canister to assure it deploys properly.

The Excursion’s biggest safety feature was its sheer size. Otherwise, it included anti-lock brakes, front-impact airbags for the driver and front passenger, and a BlockerBeam, a steel cross-member installed below the front bumper that prevented smaller cars from being engulfed by this massive Ford’s front end during a crash.

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Main Competition

The Excursion was the Blue Oval’s response to the full-size SUVs from General Motors’ camp, specifically the Chevrolet Tahoe/Suburban and GMC Yukon and its longer XL iteration. However, Ford’s massive dimensions allowed it to effectively stand in a class of its own. The Excursion was over seven inches longer than the Chevy Suburban, it had a seven-inch longer wheelbase, was six inches taller, and weighed nearly a full ton more. It was also available with its turbo diesel engines while the GM products relied on unleaded fuel.

With these figures, the Excursion had no real direct competition. Rather, it provided an even larger alternative to Yukon, Suburban, and Tahoe. The Excursion also provided added size and capability over its Ford stablemate, the Expedition, which was more closely aligned with GM’s full-size SUVs. To this day, the Excursion still remains a stand-alone SUV for its sheer size and capabilities.

Q: Why was Ford Excursion discontinued?

The Excursion was discontinued primarily due to lacking sales.

Q: Is Ford Excursion still being made?

No, the Excursion was discontinued after the 2005 model year, and the model has not been revived.

Q: Is the Ford Excursion coming back?

Rumors of the Excursion re-entering Ford's lineup circulated in 2020 with Ford aiming to trademark the nameplate, but so far no actual news of its revival has come from the automaker.

Q: Is the Excursion the biggest SUV?

The Excursion is the largest mass-produced SUV to enter production.

Q: Is Excursion 4 wheel drive?

The Excursion was available either with rear-wheel or four-wheel drive.

2000-2005 Ford Excursion: Costs, Facts, And Figures

The short-lived Ford Excursion was the embodiment of the SUV turned up to the absolute excess, and people still swear by it even to this day.

Ford pickup trucks have been around for 75 years across 14 generations, and they continue to be one of the most successful vehicles sold in North America. The Super Duty line of heavy-duty trucks, which Ford recently redesigned, came along in 1999, and their primary purpose was to accomplish feats that the regular F-150 simply couldn't. The Super Duty family made its debut in 1999, and it's been going strong ever since.

With the introduction of the Super Duty line, Ford decided to experiment. They gave a Super Duty some extra seats and put a hardtop on the bed, to create one of the most capable full-size SUVs in all of history: the Excursion.

2000-2005 Ford Excursion

• 11,000 lbs towing capacity
• Up to 146 cubic feet of cargo space
• Model: Excursion
• Engine/Motor: 5.4-liter V8 / 6.8-liter V10 / 7.3-liter turbodiesel V8 / 6.0-liter turbodiesel V8
• Horsepower: 255-325 hp
• Torque: 350-560 lb/ft
• Drivetrain: Longitudinal front-engine, RWD / 4x4
• Transmission: 4-speed automatic / 5-speed automatic
• MSRP: $37,650 (base)
• Immensely capable
• Capacious interior
• Presence and cool factor
• Some reliability concerns
• Interior isn't the most luxurious
• Difficult to find examples in nice condition

2000-2005 Excursion Overview

The Ford Excursion came along in 1999 as a 2000 model year vehicle, and it coincided with the launch of the Super Duty line of pickup trucks from the Blue Oval. As you might expect, the Excursion used the same platform as the Super Duty trucks, but it featured a cover over the truck bed, which in itself was a cargo area and a space where Ford mounted an additional row of seats. The thing that set apart the Excursion from other family SUVs with three-row seating was its enormity. There hasn't been an SUV since the Excursion that offers this much excess in terms of sizing and capability.

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The Excursion looked fairly similar to the Super Duty pickup trucks of the time. Obviously, you couldn't get it with dually rear wheels, but the family resemblance was definitely there. The front end was pretty much the same, and so was the hood line. The side profile featured a set of running boards as standard, and the Excursion's length allowed Ford to install full-size rear doors. The rear, meanwhile, featured Dutch doors instead of a tailgate, as well as an opening rear window.

Ford offered a few different trim levels on the Excursion, including the requisite XLT, Limited, and the high-end Eddie Bauer. The Excursion's closest competitor was the Cadillac Escalade ESV, which is still around today, which came along in 2002, but the Excursion really was in a category of its own. Even if you compare it to other similar SUVs, like the Lincoln Navigator and Mercury Mountaineer, or the badass Hummer H1, the Excursion was bigger and more capable than just about all of them.

2000-2005 Excursion Powertrains

Throughout its life, Ford offered the Excursion with four different powertrains. The range kicked off with the 5.4-liter Triton gasoline V8, developing 255 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque. Then, there was the rather absurd 6.8-liter Triton gasoline V10, developing 310 hp and 425 lb-ft of torque. The gasoline engines remained the same through the whole production run, and there were also two different diesels.

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From 2000 to 2003 or thereabout, Ford offered the tried and true 7.3-liter Powerstroke turbo diesel V8, which had 250 hp and a substantial 525 lb-ft of torque. From 2003 to 2005, Ford switched over to the less loved 6.0-liter Powerstroke turbo diesel V8, which sat at the top of the lineup as the most powerful and capable powertrain, with 325 hp and 560 lb-ft of torque.

The latter engine had an immense towing capacity of 11,000 lbs, but even the gasoline versions of the Excursion could tow 7,000 lbs or more. Power went to either the rear wheels, or all four wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission, with the only exception being the 6.0-liter Powerstroke, which switched over to a five-speed automatic.

2000-2005 Excursion Interior, Features, And Reliability

On the inside, the Super Duty family resemblance continued. Even though a sizable amount of interior components were the same as you'd find on an F-450 of the same vintage, Ford did their best to elevate the surroundings with nicer trimmings and better seat upholstery, and a fair amount of wood trim. Then again, the front of the Excursion's interior isn't especially important, as it's all about what happens in the rear.

The front did have climate control and an audio system, but so did the other two rows of seats. You could even spec a rear seat entertainment system for the second row, and each row also had its own climate controls. The most impressive thing about the Excursion, owing to its dimensions, is the capacity of everything. This may be an SUV, but it can seat nine passengers, and still offer 48 cubic feet of cargo space. If you fold down all the seats, you get a truly commodious 146 cubic feet of cargo space.

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In terms of reliability, the Excursion is pretty bulletproof. That's not entirely surprising, as its powertrain lineup pretty much mirrors that of the Super Duty trucks, and as long as the previous owner has done the scheduled maintenance, and you continue to do it, you should be fine. However, it's best to avoid the 6.0-liter Powerstroke, as that's the powertrain with the most issues. Go for the 7.3 Powerstroke or the V10, especially if you plan to tow, as the 5.4-liter V8 isn't quite as capable.

2000-2005 Excursion Prices

The Ford Excursion is starting to gain a lot of traction in the world of used SUVs, simply because of its capability and its ability to do just about everything you could possibly want. Because nobody thought of preserving Excursions, pristine examples are worth a ton of money nowadays. Classic.com estimates the average value for the Excursion to be around $30,000. Some examples have sold for $100,000.

If you can find a solid example, which should set you back around $35,000, you can be rest assured that no other SUV in history is quite on the same level of capability. The Excursion's legacy lives on today, and so does the hope, as Ford revived the trademark not too long ago. Meanwhile, digital artists have put together their interpretations of a modern Excursion.

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