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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0:00 Intro

[MoBill]

I've always said, " If you can't do your own work on a 20+ year old 7.3, its a money pit " Pushing 540, 000 miles on my 2001 today! :)

[HammerWrench]

Bought mine for 3 reasons. It’s a bank vault on wheels. It can tow almost anything you want. And our sons are 6’4” and 6’5” tall and have plenty of second row leg room.

[antn]

I got me one of those excursions. I aint never getting rid of it.

[HammerWrench]

If you have a V10, get the SPD Ypipe. Ditch the converter, no CEL since no after cat O2. Get a 5 star tune. Improved acceleration and shift points. Rear sway bar is a must!

[chuckmuellerleile]

All these claimed issues seem to be mostly normal maintenance issues. My 02 V10 4x4 has 360k miles and only recurring issue was 4 alternators. Best vehicle I've ever owned!

[TecumsehRulesbcserk]

Ford did also sell entertainment packages that were ceiling mounted foldable tv screens, I have so many childhood memories of watching stuff on those screens.

[tristancampbell]

We have a 2000 excursion, and we've put an extra 22 gallon fuel tank so it can run on vegetable oil and so we could drive it cross country twice.

[zsyproductions]

Travis Scott got me wanting to buy one now just doing my research

[behindthewolfseyes]

the dashboard hook is for a garbage bag, a purse, or a bag of goodies from Sheetz or WaWa. Some commercial vans also have these.

[Wicked_RotF]

I love huge SUVs back when they were actually capable vehicles. I opted for an 05 Suburban Z71 4x4 and love it. Owned it for a year and it almost has 370k miles. Will completely rebuild it. Those 7.3 Escursion prices are insane. If i had extra money, i would source a 2500 Suburban 4x4 and duramax swap it for far less than what buying a 7.3 Escursion would cost.

[RSTI]

Wow, that ride is MINT-MINT..
"I'm inside of a Tonka truck. I'm living my childhood dreams"... Cool.

[AJ-oxxy]

My grandfather has one of these, limited with the 7.3 diseal. Has just under 90k miles on it. Its been sitting in his garage for years. He drives it one or two times a year for long road trips and for taking it to get maintained. Im trying to convince him to sell it to me. But he's really objective to it because he knows how good of a vehicle it is. One day I'll convince him.

[jacobhillanbrand]

One of my favorite trucks ever made. The 7.3 would be my choice for gas miles. The 10 just because of the power output

[HammerWrench]

The console clip also holds your Chick fil A nugget box so it doesn’t slide off. 5:35

[JoseMendez-soxw]

I love mine 2002 6.8 V10 Ford excursion! It's a road tank plus the satisfaction of enjoying the road tank!

[azdesertnews]

Took me 20 years to figure out that you can disconnect the hinge stop to fully swing both rear doors out of the way so the doors are not in the way while loading 4x8 sheets of plywood into the back of the interior cargo space when seats are folded down.

[TheShalomstead]

I’m looking at one right now. Just found out that we are expecting twins to add to our four boys. The Expedition just isn’t the best option for 4 car seats at once.

[FamilyMaid-]

The hook is used for a plastic bag to throw your garbage into but since it’s an excursion you could probably fit a trashcan😂

[CROMaximalist]

I love this truck never had one but I want a V10 😂

[fordmuscleluis]

Love Excursions these are definitely neat vehicles especially when the third seat out and 2nd row seat folded down to make it an enclosed pickup truck regular cab 8 foot bed awesome