Ford needs to bring back the Excursion and build it on the F350 chassis with the headlights from the 2018 Super duty since the 2020 headlight are weird

Proud owner of an excursion.... It's my travel wagon...

What people also missed when the Ex came out was that it was a 3/4 ton Superduty underneath and could travel the backcountry as well as the pickups. And it has the security of an SUV for your gear in a dust proof place.

We bought our 7.3 2001 excursion from a friend in 2004. It's now 2021 we basically raised our four kids in it it's at 298,000 mi. Just recently finally put new glow plugs in it for the first time. Rebuilt the transmission at around 235,000 miles. It still runs like a clock. Plan on getting a new paint job on it, bought a new grill and new headlamps. I cannot wait. They will never make big old tanks like this again so I will keep it in the family until it dies. But I really don't think it will.

When you're going to review a vehicle you should familiarize yourself with it first. Access to the third row is super easy if you just do it right, you did the fold down operation which is for extending the cargo space. For the third row access you push the upper lever rearward, the backrest tilts forward and the whole seat slides forward giving good access in one motion. As for the ride quality, the 2WD version rides much nicer.

Bought mine new in 2002 7.3L diesel. Runs great and still in mint condition. It’s a TRUCK and we have had several other second cars that just did not compare. Just the Excursion now it’s in the climate controlled garage right now. We have made several BANKS POWER upgrades for better performance fuel mileage and longevity. We sure have enjoyed our Excursion. 👍👍👍

King of the SUV’s! 😎

Really nice review. Thank you!

16 years old, I have one just like this one but mines a 2001, and I love it!

Our family adventure wagon! 04 Eddie Bower, 6.0, bulletproofed with 6” lift & sinister diesel dual filter & coolant filter. Only wished it came with a big a$$ sunroof!!!

On my opinion nothing in America like excursion i have my v10 with 378.000 miles on them and runs like champ and pull anything real beast!!

hoovie brought me here . hoovie gang

Great video, thanks for review. Ford Excursion is the best full-size SUV ever made. It has the roomiest interior, the largest cargo space, the best towing capability. Excursion is very reliable and the most durable, longest-lasting SUV. It is so strong, safe and greatest looking vehicle. Why Ford stopped production of this great SUV? By the way, there are several reasons, but these reasons are not right and I will explain why. Reason N1 - Too big size. That is not true, because Excursion is only 2 inches longer, than new Suburban. So they have practically same size, Excursion is little bit larger, like it should be. By the way, every next year big SUVs becoming more and more popular and every next generation of full-size SUVs have larger size. For example, new Suburban is larger, than previous. Reason N2 - Too heavy weight. First of all, it’s not too heavy (it is very comfortable, easy to manage, great to drive and fast enough) and secondly, heavy-duty largest SUV should be more heavy, than ordinary full-size SUV. Reason N3 - Very bad fuel economy. What do you expect from heavy-duty biggest SUV? 20 mpg in city? So go and buy hybrid Explorer. If you need really strong and large SUV with the best towing capability, you should not care too much for fuel economy. Worth noting, that diesel Excursion has same or even better mpg, than most of new big gasoline SUVs have. By the way, if you put in Excursion all new 7.3-liter gasoline engine, with 10-speed transmission, mpg will be way better, than V10 6.8 engine has with only 4-speed gearbox. Even with this old V10 engine, fuel economy of Excursion is not so bad. This can’t stop you, if you really need largest and such a strong SUV. Ford must start production - New Excursion - with: new V8 engines (7.3-liter gasoline, 6.7-liter diesel), new 10-speed automatic transmission and new strong-solid looking design. New Expedition MAX and Suburban are good, but new Excursion will be much strong, way durable and more capable SUV. Price should not be very high and sales will be pretty good. Ford Motor Company anyway should continue production of the biggest SUV. Now the largest SUVs are Suburban, Yukon XL and Escalade ESV. Ford should show everyone who is the King in big SUVs category, with new Excursion - the King of full-size SUVs. Anyway, this old Excursion is still more durable and stronger, than any new full-size SUV.

It´s my favorite SUV since I was a kid, just like some of the coments here I really want to Ford bring it back.

The 7.3 diesel is legendary for long service life. It was originally designed for urban-duty Class 5 trucks and school buses - both very demanding duty cycles. It doesn't take much effort to find a F250/350 with 750,000 miles on it and there a number of million-mile specimens. Unless your are hauling crews around in the oil fields, the SUV will rust out around a perfectly good engine. Many of these are still in service after twenty years.

Awesome advice and review

Wow! What a vehicle. Loved it

My dad sold his 2004 excursion diesel for $ 25,000 lol. In my area it is a collectible car so it’s value increased.

imported one from the us to Austria bc they are like 40k here but it was the best decision ive ever made mine is a limited 7.3 with 300k miles and everything works great payed with import and everything about 15k

Why doesn't Ford bring this back? Drop the extended Expedition.

The "Top of the Line" Excursion was the "Eddie Bauer" Version, not the limited.

Can't forget about the Eddie Bauer trim from '03-'05

1 major cool thing about this house on wheels is it can be optioned with a v10 - a truck suv with a beefy v10. It just doesn't make big displacement v10 numbers tho

Debating between the V10 and 7.3 Diesel models. I have never had a diesel vehicle. But considering how much praise the 7.3 gets. It sounds like a great SUV.

This looks like my physical education coach at little ike she use to have a 2000 Ford excursion limited 4x2 exterior color true blue metallic with tan paint scheme these are great sport utility vehicles

I have Ford Excursion and when it comes to accident, boy! He is safe. Body is very strong compare to the new vehicle this dayd

THANKS GREAT REVIEW.

I wanted to hear a start up

Record for biggest suv

I've always wanted a excursion. But I didnt want it to be my daily just my trip vehicle.

I have a C6 Corvette, Escalade, 2015 Camaro and Mustang but love my 2000 V10 Excursion more than any of my orhers🤠

Hoovies garage send me here

7.3 liter diesel engine, none other.

Up here in minnesota we still have theae trucks running around

Longer, taller and heavier than an H1. Of course not as wide but occasionally you want to keep your wheels on your own side of the road...right? I put a 2" lift on mine to help clear cross ditches on decommissioned backroads in British Columbia. The running boards also hang too low and were destroyed early in it's life along with the low hanging steering dampener. Expect to change all the door lock actuators once or twice sometime in it's life. Third seat is a cheap joke for what was a premium truck. Seems to be a reupholstered afterthought from the 1980's Aerostar plant. Very comfortable logging road and off pavement runner and big enough to sleep in.. Just don't get it stuck if you don't have a winch. I love this truck after 20 years owning it from new. I still put it on the road every now and then when Canadian gas prices dip. The last time was to pull a stump out of my neighbours yard.

V10 SUV? Hell yea!

How come yours is so easy to turn the steering wheel? Mine is a little harder

Buy the 7.3 Excursion or don't buy one.

Thanks

I’m gonna buy one

This is the only Ford I’d buy

With a 7.3 diesel maybe- gas I would not touch one. To me the 5.4 engine simple had too many problems- first the spark plug blowing out and then the cam phasers.

Mine has a 7.3 powerstrock. Downside, it's having problems.

7.3 Disel

You should have done the 6.0 l Powerstroke Diesel one

Eddie Bauer edition?

I thought the Eddie bower was the hight lever on the excursions, am I rong?

Are you James the Stradman brother's?

What's the 3rd row seat space like? Is it comfortable for grownups?

Older cars were just built better, that’s it

Proud owner

Nice truck but damn it is hard ride son-of-gun 😂

They also had an Eddie Bauer edition

Mileage?

I am considering purchasing a 2000 6.8 EXT with 323k kms - the dealer wants $8k CAD

The Excursion may come back. Ford just filed a patent for the nameplate.

Which of the engines in it is the best I should get?

There is an easier way to slide the second row to get into the third row

this doesn't have a 250 suspension. The put 2 leafs in the front of the Ex to give it a softer ride. 250s use coils.

$8k??? Where is this at?

I love this fuckin truck

You've mentioned that GMC Yukons / Chevy Suburbans have "more refined interiors" however, what you've forgotten to mention is that both of these offerings have drum brakes in the rear and are highly inadequate even in the 2500 & 3500 configurations: ask anyone that's tried to tow anything with them, especially going down hill. The Excursion on the other hand is a tow-monster and has large disc brakes all around. Also most of the "features" you mentioned exclusive to the Limited Trim is actually available standard in the XLT; basically the Limited just adds the dvd players and other media gizmos, which I personally don't care for anyway. Overall, a decent review.

Top trim is Eddie Bauer.................

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1:40 literally straight from Wikipedia though.

Where is this? I'd like to buy this one 🙏

How much are you selling this for???

1990 Suburban or excursion

Who has this car The take off is smooth

Yeah, nothing in SUV market today "meets or exceeds" the Ex. Ex is rated to 11,000 lbs with diesel of 4.30 V10 gas. Closest to that is 2020 Expedition with 9,300 lbs. That's a lot less and it's 20 years of development. There is no replacement for HD frame, big engine and weight.

But is it endorsed by a clown?

Hmm nice suv that gets 2 gallons to the mile. Sweet

Frame is not a F250

Just by watching this video my car will probably get worse gas mileage

Chevy rides better??? Wtf

junk lmao