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The Ford Excursion is the BIGGEST production SUV EVER MADE! Today, I borrowed this highly coveted and highly soughtafter 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 heavyduty, fullsized 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 F250 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 wagonstyle fullsize SUV. In 1978, Ford released the secondgeneration Bronco, based on the F100 pickup truck, to compete with the Chevrolet K5 Blazer and Dodge Ramcharger. During the 1980s and 1990s, Ford offered fourdoor versions of the Bronco on a specialorder basis. In 1997, Ford replaced the Bronco with the fivedoor Expedition in response to declining demand for threedoor SUVs. In 1999, Ford developed the heavyduty Excursion SUV based on the F250/F350 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 4speed 4R100 automatic used for the 5.4L, 6.8L, and 7.3L engines, while the 6.0L engine was equipped with a 5speed 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: Dieselpowered 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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