Here's why the Ford Excursion Failed

In this video, we take a look at the monster SUV built by Ford back in the 2000's, It was the millennium and Y2K was a worry all for not. It was crazy! The Ford Excursion was introduced for the 2000 model year on September 30, 1999. In contrast to the Expedition (which replaced the Bronco), the Excursion had no direct predecessor in the Ford truck line; in terms of size, the model line was only smaller in size than the Ford E-350 passenger van.

Styled similarly to the 1980–1996 Bronco (with flush-mounted glass), the rear wagon body of the Excursion was fitted with a third-row seat. As with the Bronco, the spare tire was vertically mounted in the cargo area.
During its production, the Excursion saw very few major changes to its interior or exterior. My younger brother purchased a 2002 excursion and the instrument panel was updated that year receiving a digital odometer and a transmission temperature gauge, and seating materials were revised.
For 2005, the egg-crate grille was replaced by the four-bar grille used on Super Duty trucks.

[dieselgrandpa]

We currently have a 2002 limited Excursion with a 7.3 diesel. It's my wife's vehicle and she loves it. It currently has 279, 000 miles and runs perfectly.

[Omnis]

I knew a guy who was a big dude with a big wife. They had 5 kids. Each kid was over 6'2 and pushing 300 lbs each as preteens. They had an Excursion and loved it. It was the only vehicle that could haul around his 2, 000 lbs of family.

[broeheemed]

If Ford made one today, it would probably come with a 1.0L quad-turbo hybrid 2cyl and "FX4" CVT. For $120, 000.00.

[billbob]

I’ve ridden in Suburbans, Expeditions, classic Grand Wagoneers, the whole mill of popular SUVs. Nothing compares to a 7.3L Excursion Limited 4x4 for a badass family hauler.

[utrinqueparatusman]

It didn’t fail. Try and buy one today!

[jeffcrivelli]

We have a 2003 with a 7.3 diesel. 350, 000 miles and still running full blast! We’ve pulled horse trailers, travel trailers, car trailers and a whole bunch of other things. Best family vehicle we’ve ever owned.
Sad when they discontinued it.

[colbywalker]

I love my 2005 v10 4x4 i picked up in December. Drives like a tank. I love it. I just throw the bicycles in the back and my 4 children in carseats . I love the dadmobile

[_HashForce]

I have a 2002 Excursion with 7.3L Powerstroke that has 416+K miles on original motor & trans. Still runs perfect. I think they’re still great looking trucks & would love to get mine fully restored one day

[ek_]

I love how you made this video. I got my 2000 7.3 Limited 4x4 about 8 months ago. It was a dream car of mine for a long time. I absolutely love it. It has just under 260k miles and runs strong with obvious signs of age. I'm currently working to bring it back to its factory look.

[WhiteYetiAK]

My wife and I own 2 Ford Excursions in Alaska. A 2001 Excursion 4x4 Limited with a 7.3l Powerstroke and a 2000 Excursion XLT 4x4 with a 6.8l V10 Triton, and we love them!

[connorhayes]

Have a 2000 7.3! Still runs strong! Lots of mods. 4.53 gears, 4"lift, 37's, upgraded to 2008 Cabella front seats, new stage 1.5 trans but man is it fun to drive! Just hit 385 miles

[chuckmuellerleile]

Had a 2002 4x4 V10....sold it to my niece about two years ago with 336k miles, she still has it. Best vehicle I have ever owned by far!

[zubrickadvisors]

The 7.3 L Diesel version did not fail. Everything went south when they moved on from that engine. It was a lovely, lovely beast.

[AlejandroMaciasSr]

Currently drive a 2004 Excursion with 6.0 and 239, 000 miles. Runs cherry; We love it!

[willstoneman]

You really didn't get into why it failed, or rather why Ford failed the Excursion. The Sierra Club lobbied Bill Ford, CEO of Ford Motor, to discontinue it simply because it was to large and used to many resources. This made no sense, because in diesel form the Excursion got the same or better mileage than competing SUV's. That didn't seem to matter, as Bill Ford acquiesced to the demands of the Sierra Club and agreed to drop the Excursion from the lineup. While there has been some talk of bringing back the Excursion, unfortunately it looks as though the vehicle will remain a distant memory, except of course for those of us like myself who still own and cherish our Excursions!

[SombreroKnight]

My parents actually own a 2003 excursion that was well taken care of back in 2011 for 4K and they still have it with just 111K miles on the clock! They have offered me to buy it from them but I think the massive V10 sucks up more gas than my 1993 Chevy pickup.

[robertandmarieraas]

Best truck I ever had. I have a 2002 Excursion Diesel 7.3 liter. as of today I have 419, 000 miles on the vehicle. I bought this brand new September 29, 2001, Since then I change my oil & oil filter every 2500 miles & I grease the 8 fittings. The truck is a 4x4, & runs perfect. It has the same engine & transmission & exhaust. the only thing I did to the engine, I had to put new glow plugs in it after 380, 000 miles. The truck on the highway at 72 mph, I average between 21 to 23 miles per gallon. In town (Stop &n go driving) around 14 MPG. In all these years of steady driving, I only put around $4, 000 dollars in repair's. No other truck can compare to this truck. Best truck I ever owned.

[tonyrichards]

The Wagoneer debuted with 4 doors in 1962. The Travelall was not the only competition.

[seminolefantodd]

I had a 2004 Limited with the 6.0L diesel. I wish I still owned it. It towed my boat up the Cajon Pass like it wasn't even there.

[OLDS]

Thank you for continuing these interesting videos. I recall this vehicle. This vehicle was the poster child for gas guzzler. I do not hate the vehicle. I just recall them being on the road as some still are. They have extended length Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator in 2024. They both can be bought for over 100, 000 dollars today. Thank you again.