2000-2005 Ford Excursion | Review and What To LOOK for When Buying One

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The Ford Excursion is the BIGGEST production SUV EVER MADE! Today, I borrowed this highly coveted and highly sought-after SUV to show you why prices have gone through the roof! After that, I will show you some of my favorite features, take it for a drive, and point out some of the things you should LOOK for if you’re planning on buying one.

The Ford Excursion, produced from 2000 to 2005, was a heavy-duty, full-sized SUV and the longest and heaviest SUV of its time. It was designed as a competitor to the Chevrolet Suburban and was derived from the F-250 Super Duty pickup truck.

The Excursion was primarily sold in North America, with limited export production. It was assembled at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant and ceased production in September 2005. Although the Excursion remains the largest SUV ever produced, its record for length was matched in 2023 by the Jeep Grand Wagoneer L, and it is surpassed in weight by the GMC Hummer EV.

So, how did this massive SUV come to be, you ask? Well… In 1973, General Motors redesigned the Suburban utility wagon, adding a fourth passenger door to compete directly against the International Harvester Travelall. When the Travelall was discontinued in 1975, the Suburban became the only wagon-style full-size SUV. In 1978, Ford released the second-generation Bronco, based on the F-100 pickup truck, to compete with the Chevrolet K5 Blazer and Dodge Ramcharger. During the 1980s and 1990s, Ford offered four-door versions of the Bronco on a special-order basis. In 1997, Ford replaced the Bronco with the five-door Expedition in response to declining demand for three-door SUVs. In 1999, Ford developed the heavy-duty Excursion SUV based on the F-250/F-350 Super Duty pickup truck to compete with the Suburban 2500.

Throughout its production, the Ford Excursion offered a range of engine options, including gasoline and diesel variants. The standard gasoline engine was a 5.4L Triton V8, with a 6.8L Triton V10 available as an optional upgrade. Initially, the optional diesel engine was the 7.3L Powerstroke V8 produced by Navistar. However, in 2003, a new 6.0L diesel V8, also produced by Navistar and carrying the Powerstroke name, was introduced. All engines were paired with automatic transmissions, with the 4-speed 4R100 automatic used for the 5.4L, 6.8L, and 7.3L engines, while the 6.0L engine was equipped with a 5-speed 5R110W automatic transmission.

So what makes the excursion so desirable? Well, I personally think it comes down to 3 main things. First is capability. These remarkable trucks, when equipped with the V10 or diesel engines, can tow up to 11,000 lbs pounds. That’s right! You’ll be hard pressed to find another SUV with the same towing capacity. Second is utility. Ford basically took an F350 and put a roof over the bed. This allows for large families to carry all their stuff AND not have to stay at a hotel. They can just sleep in here! Third is exclusivity, especially the ones with the diesel engines! Just under 180,000 of these were made worldwide and the diesel 7.3L engines have been known to run forever!

[What to look for when buying one]
[list issues]
-Fuel Injector Failures: Diesel-powered Excursions.
-Glow plug module on the diesel engine equipped Excursions.
-6.0L diesel - EGR cooling pipes that leak coolant into the exhaust.
-Turbocharger Failures
-On 7.3L diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor was recalled on early models.
-Gas powered 5.4L V8 and 6.8L V10 are prone to have the spark plug threads damaged causing the spark plugs to go flying out the engine.
-Transmission Issues:
-Suspension Components:
-Steering and Brake System Problems:
-Rusted Body Panels:
-Electrical Gremlins:


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