Ford Excursion Review | 2000-2005
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- čas přidán 28. 06. 2024
- This is a review of a 2005 Ford Excursion Limited which is a fullsize heavy duty SUV manufactured by Ford from 2000 to 2005. This model is lifted with 37 inch tires.
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I love my Excursion. Lifted on 37s, 6.0 making all kinds of power, gets great fuel economy and sound like a jet due to turbo whistle.The best thing about it.. the body is still mint after 16 years, not a single parking lot dent or scratch. People don’t park right next to me, they don’t cut me off or tailgate me. It’s fairly peaceful when you’re the king of the road..
Stephan great fuel economy? How is that possible
GTA_GUIDES/DISCUSSIONS just need to adjust your standards for what “great fuel economy” means to you lol
I get 16-18mpg. 🤷♂️ I feel like that’s okay
Well move over now, the newest newer, Suburbans' are Massive now.so are the Lincons.
hahaha I GOT A V10 WITH A WHIPPLE NO NEED FOR A 6.0 OR 7.3 PLENTY OF BALLS BIG BALLS.....I FEEL LIKE U SAY..KING OF THE RD..NO TAILGATERS NOTHING..& IF I DO & THEY TRY TO PASS ME..I SLAM ON THE GAS & BYE..LMAO..OH I FORGOT I GOT A 2013 FRONT END WITH A 2010 DASH & STEERING WHEEL. I WANNA POST A VIDEO OF IT..ITS BLACK & TAN INTERIOR..I DYE THE SEATS..THEY WERE BLUE
@@nationalcitysycho dude who are you yelling at
Just bought one myself. 2000 Limited v10...was smiling the whole drive home of almost 300 miles...until I filled the gas tank...OUCH. Averaged 14mpg running 65+ most of the way, was expecting 12-13. Nice and comfortable plus smooth ride...felt like I was piloting the Enterprise E.
I have a 2000 V10 393k plus and still going daily driver love these trucks
Any major repairs over the years???
@@mercedesbenzs600bash Wheel hub starter solenoid And one sparkplug re thread insert
@@mercedesbenzs600bash 398k now
@@leecovette6895 I wish we had vehicles like this over here in the UK. Trucks that can do some serious milage. Our vehicles are so small. And our journeys so short. They just don't last. I just bought a new pick up, Isuzu D'max. It's a 1.9L. sounds crazy to you guys there I'm sure. Do you tend to do long journeys in your Excursion? Or short? I'm just curious.
@@matthewhayes7765 i do both i drive it everywhere i just crossed over 400k
I have a 2003 with 135k miles. Love it and keeping it forever!
Fellow 2003 Ex owner. Mine has the 7.3 with 232,000 miles and still running strong. I can pull 18mpg on the freeway at 70-73mph. Love this truck. I live in the great north and the salt is taking over the sheet metal but there is NOTHING out there that can replace it.
Ive got a V10 excursion and it's amazing. It hasn't failed me in any type of weather. Happy to hear it's making a comeback in the coming years.
Guy asked me once, 'what kind of mileage you get with your Harley?', I simply told him , ' I didn't buy it for mileage, I bought it to ride'.....
Most Harleys are garage queens and not ridden much so I guess it would not matter anyway
I miss my 2002 Excursion. I had the 6.8 V10 and I loved it!! I wish they would bring it back out!
Just dropped a 2001 6.8 liter V10 Triton w only 51k miles into my 2004 Excursion XLT. had 189k on 04 when something broke in bottom of the motor. Sounded like hammers in a garage disposal.
Running strong again!
Thomas Watkins Nice!!
Excursions are making a comeback
The V10 is still in Production,but 2014 was the last year that the F-250 & F-350 could come with the 5.4L or 6.8L.Now both Trucks have the option of the Gas 6.2L or Gas 7.3L.However,the F-450 & F-550,and even going into the F-650/F-800 & Motor Homes,they still make the V10 for those only.The F-450 & F-550 ever since 1997 has always had the option of the V10,I don't know if Ford will discontinue it though.
the excursion back seat doors are actually longer then a F250s.
If you ever wanted to drive a school bus, but settle for this absolute unit.
My dad had the Eddie Bauer edition of the expedition, loved the sound system.
When I drive my Excursion I feel like I'm in something like a mini cooper.
I drive an 18 wheeler for a living tho.🤭
So driving a Mini Cooper feels like a power wheel?
The Ford Excursion was from 2000-2005 in the United States alone,but it wasn't discontinued until 2006 in Mexico.These Trucks are straight up behemoths and they almost weigh as much as my AM General M998 HMMWV.The 2WD Excursions had the Coil Springs while the 4×4 Excursions had the Leaf Springs as well as a Dana 50 for a Front Axle and a NV-273 Transfer Case.These Trucks are as good as they come,with the Triton or Powerstroke regardless.The 2000-2003 Excursions had the 5.4L,6.8L,or 7.3L.The 5.4L is 260 HP/303 lbs of Torque,6.8L is 300 HP/325 lbs of Torque,and 7.3L is 250 HP/525 lbs of Torque.For the 2003-2005 Excursions the 5.4L is 300 HP/365 lbs of Torque,6.8L is 362 HP/457 lbs of Torque,I can't remember the specifications on the 6.0L Powerstroke,and I highly prefer the Mileage and durability of the 1994-2003 7.3L (1997-2003 for the 10th Gen Trucks).Another great factor about them is the impressive 4R100 Transmission.These are primarily based on the Ford F-250,but I have noticed that the Springs,Braking Systems,and even Frames aren't exactly the same as the Super Duty.For some reason,on some Excursions,the Springs seem to be a pain in the ass after awhile,or if it gets damaged.I actually haven't owned a Excursion but I've gotten several 7.3L's,have a 6.8L,and had a few 5.4L's.They were reliable and nearly bulletproof.The V10 for a Gas Excursion has more Torque and is neat for towing,the 5.4L doesn't like alot of hills,espiecally with a 7,000 lbs Truck such as these.The Tritons are just cheaper and easier to maintain,but the Powerstroke is the elite and will survive any Miles,with obviously being more expensive.The 7.3L is a very reliable Engine,while the 6.0L has more Torque on it,but I require those having a Tune since they are horrible as a Stock Engine,the only good 6.0L has to be Bulletproof.
Where my 7.3 fans at?
KK love my 7.3 excursion.
I’m here brooo
Here here! 01 7.3 4x4...lifted :)
The best motor ever made by a mortal.
adam ford yessirr
They're not shaming you. That's envy, pure and simple.
I get a lot of thumbs up when driving my 2002 Excursion, I put a custom paint job on it for my dad when he owed it. Roughrider green blending into the black with dark green metal flake over the green.
The Excursion is my dream truck. But i Cant understand why ford didn't put a sunroof in these but they put sunroofs in the F-250
I have a sun roof in mine...
@@SammyTheDitchDoctor how? I'd love to put one in mine! I just put a new v10 into a truck I got with a blown engine. The truck was $1600 and the engine was 4,000. So, new to me excursion for $5,600!
@@hisnameisiam808 oh man you should have swapped a 7.3 diesel in it. Then you would have the perfect truck!
I know a guy that swapped a Cummins in a V10 Excursion, did a ground up restore & paint job and sold it for 90k!
The answer to your sunroof question is I bought an after market sunroof and installed it. Best thing I ever did for it. What state are you in? I know of a few shops around me that can do the install. Not sure of your comfort level. It’s pretty major work that you have to get exactly right or you’ll have major leaks and/or wind noise. Not trying to discourage you though it’s absolutely worth it to have one. I just opened mine up yesterday cruising since it was so nice out.
@@SammyTheDitchDoctor I wish! The 7.3 would have been 6,700 for a reman. Too much work to do a conversion as well. I had 5 days to get it done because I needed the truck. Maybe next time lol. Im loving the v10 so far.
@@SammyTheDitchDoctor nice! Sorry didn't read the rest of your comment lol. Im in hillsboro oregon. Thanks for the info!
2004 with a 6.0 liter. 430,000 original miles. 5” lift and 35” tires. Fun rig I ordered new back in 04, will keep forever.
Did you bullet proof it
@@idonthaveaname42 just the egr cooler. Will do full bulletproof on the next motor or rebuild.
Watch your speed Casey Jones
I had a 2000 V10 with 360k miles and it was running like a champ my gf made me get rid of it she said it was embarrassing, dumbest decision I’ve made I should of gotten rid of her instead!
I got me a 2003 Excursion limited I bought in 2003 new. I still have it !Great video.
Totally need to make these again.its also crazy to see how far the trim levels have come on the Fords,awesome trucks over all simple is always good in my book!!
Absolutely love this car.
I just bough mine , 2000 v10 excursion xlt, 100% rust free from Texas , 157k miles , a steal for 4grands love it!
You got it for cheap that's good but the diseal engines waste less gas last longer and have more power that's why the diseal are more expensive
@@pvmwarchief 🤣 diesel engines don't use gas.
I have a 2000 with a V-10 & 270K miles absolutely love it, its my daily driver. I see chatter that it could be coming back in 2022 or 2023.
😯 this is clean af
Those things are awesome! Great platform fir Outlander. The things are beasts. I hope they start making them again
Like the Excursion a lot.
I love my Excursion...Bertha's the BEST
That's funny my f250 6.0 is also named burtha just a different spelling
My dad bought one with almost the exact same lift as this one. We take it on all road trips off road. It’s a beast
Bring this back that's why I love old school suv from the 1999-2005 those are tanks I'm looking to buy a old school Ford expedition
The Ford Excursion was never made in 1999,they only were produced for 2000-2005 in the United States,however in Mexico they weren't discontinued until 2006.The last Excursion in the U.S. was Manufactured in September of 2005 if I remember correctly.2000-2003,they had the option of the 7.3L Powerstroke,in June of 2003 was when the 6.0L Powerstroke came into production for them as well.The other options that they had for their entire timeline was the 5.4L & 6.8L Tritons,from 2000-2003 they came with the 2 Valve-16 Valve 5.4L/2 Valve-20 Valve 6.8L,and then in later 2003-2005,they still came with the Tritons but the 5.4L & 6.8L at that time was the 3 Valve-24 Valve for V8/3 Valve-30 Valve for V10.
The Ford Expedition was soley based on the Ford F-150 for 1997-2003,with the 4.6L or 5.4L V8.The Explorer wasn't the same and only had the 4.0L or 5.0L from 1995-2002.However,sometime in 2003 was when the Ford Explorer became identical and based on the Ford Expedition for that time,all until the 3 Valve Tritons were discontinued in 2008.
The Ford Excursion and Ford Expedition are two different vehicles
@@malakialkins5332 Right, like comparing apples to oranges. An expedition is no where close to an excursion smh lol.
I have the 2002 7.3 with a 2” lift with soft ride springs. Your ride in that is super ruff. Mine is smooth.
It depends on kits used. Ours is lifted 4 inches. Rides smooth. Bilstein, shocks, wide smooth hoonook' tires etc
We like the added lift springs. ,six up front, 10 rear
Yeah same I got a 2 inch lift with 33 inch tires 7.3 on my 02 Ford Excursion
I have 7.3 , 400,000 ml, works great, will keep my Excursion for rest of my life, love ❤❤❤ my Excursion..
good mods on the SUV. They can try adding fender flares and it will make it look even more gangster like. :-)
I have twin excursions, one v10 and one 7.3. Both are estate green and limited. They have slightly different wheels and tires but overall, they match. This video slams someone elses idea of the perfect ex,,, The original ex's ride and drive like a dream, pull like a bull, and look great.
We have both too. We like the V10, more. It's quieter easier to work on, no smelly diesel fuel, a smoother ride, and plenty of power
@@captainamericaamerica8090 The 6.8L for 1997-2003 is 300 HP/325 lbs of Torque,and the 7.3L is 250 HP/525 lbs of Torque.Not alot of Torque,no Triton at all can overthrow the Torque of a Powerstroke,but Horsepower and being cheap? Yes they can.The 6.8L V10 for 2003-2008 has 362 HP/457 lbs of Torque.
The diesel engines on these trucks can pull a house off its foundation😂😂
I have a bone stuck 04 6.0 I just got 3 months ago and I love it it's got 214,000 miles and sounds like new still I love it and will keep it forever
Im looking at buying one thats identical to the one you described. They're asking $13k..How much did you pay for yours?
@@ParrisIsland512 I paid a little over 9,000 for mine and it was a 1 owner truck with full history report on it, 13,000 Is a little high price in my opinion for that price it should only have closer to maby 150,000 to 180,000 miles on it. Just make sure u do your research man some of these truck where drove very hard. I hope u find a good deal man.
@ben carter I was thinking the price was high too for 204,000 miles. But the 2nd owner was selling me on the fact it has new paint and bulletproof motor along with meticulous maintenance. Im gonna hold off on it for now then. Thanks for the insight bro! 🤝
@@ParrisIsland512 well if its already been bullet proofed and has new injectors and a new or at least rebuilt turbo then its probably worth it man, and no problem any time.
@@1homeboy815 it has all new motor craft injectors and a new larger turbo. I also remember him telling me he added a high pressure oil pump and new larger radiator. Its in great condition, looks all stock with no rust. I'd rather pay $9k tho haha
I have a 2005 limited diesel. I don't have the same need for the truck that I did when I bought it, and I don't daily drive it anymore, but....I will never get rid of it. It's not the most comfortable riding vehicle, but the driver's seat (captain's chair version) is the most comfortable driver's seat in any vehicle I've owned. A word of caution, one thing to look out for with Excursions is rust. Especially roof rust. If you're considering buying one, look for a clean one from southwest, west coast or Southern area far from the ocean. Salted winter roads, or salty ocean air can accelerate the tendency to rust from Excursions.
i had one but kept getting some transmission error and got rid of it now that i got a better job with more money i wish i kept it and put more money into it to get it fixed
@ Driven Companion, do you know the size lift this Excursion had, and the wheel offsets?
After the excursion was discontinued how come Ford had introduced an extended wheelbase version of the expedition to replace that was built on a less capable 1/2 ton F150 platform
Ive owned several F250/350 super duty from 2004-2007 and they have all be extremely durable and reliable trucks.
Im picking up an 05 Excursion with the V10 135K miles tomorrow.
Was considering a new expedition timberline but INSANE price, plus all the high end tech/electronics is useless to me and just more garbage to break. These Excursions are no nonsense tanks that will take a beating
Do you know where they got the mirrors from? I have the same Excursion but stock with the V10. I’d like to upgrade to those mirrors.
Anthony G 2008 and 2017 tow mirrors are popular to swap. They bolt and plug right in. Most guys buy them for fairly cheap on eBay or amazon.
Stephan thanks for the information
I've taken 2001 Excursion cross country twice in three years, great vehicle, only wish I could find some coil-over shocks for it.
yes, with the deisel you can pull a heavy trailer, a boat, jet skis and a couple few more things
What is these current generation super duty tow Mirrors came from
How do you like those headlights?
Does it still have the Galmunbalts?
Oh man. My dream vehicle is a 99' to 03' stock height 7.3 powerstroke excursion with a high/low gear splitter rear end.
Bring them back!
Mood. With the 7.3l gas engine or the 6.7 powerstroke as the only options
this is my littral dream i would rather have this then a pegani
Love it I want to build a bug out truck 😁
what tow mirrors are those??
High from Roseburg Oregon
I kinda like that rig! Makes for a good "bugout" vehicle.
Might need a small step ladder to get in the back though :)
pdx.trailerguy and a fuel trailer in tow. You’re only “bugging” out until the next fuel station lol
I get about 500-600 miles on 42 gal tank
@@kapulu6259 all excursion tanks are 44.5, gallons
@@captainamericaamerica8090 no mines a 50 gallon
The excursion has its own rear doors, from the backdoors back it’s all unique to the excursion.
I like the truck looking for 1 with 7.3 to collect drive it few times a year
It's my dream car
recently decided I'm gonna save up and get one of these, diesel version, and turn it into a prep vehicle. Do they make skid plates and armor kits for this?
Carly suspension on mine it is great ride
Damn discrimination much on big truck guys for sure.. bashing the fuck out of a lifted Excursion... I had a 2000 limited edition v10 4x4 and it was the best vehicle I’ve ever had... lifted 8” on 37’s drove fine to me and nothing could stop it. Only negative I had to pick about it was mpg’s, 7.5 a gallon wasn’t cool... sounds like a Prius would be a perfect fit for you...
What's there not to like? Concerned about fuel mileage stick to Corolla or Cavalier
6.0 full tank on the freeway you can almost get 600 miles
Seems the 6.0 with the 5 speed auto is the way to go for best fuel economy lol
I imagine some deer here in the woods saying, "what the hell is that thing?"
Ford needs to forget all the EVs and supposed gas saving eco boost. They need to bring back the Diesel and a 7.3L gas Excursion.
Love my daily driven 2000 Excursion Limited with the 6.8 V10!
While it lacks fuel economy, it's roomy af and I feel nice n safe driving her.
I have a 2000 with a 6.8 V10 307.000 miles on it. The rocker panels are rusted to hell so you can't step up on the running boards and fuel mileage 🤣😃7000+ pounds 10 cylinders RIGHT I LOVE it to death plus they have plenty of gas stations just pick one or two 😎
They are tanks. The doors have added iron bars crash bars!, they are massive wide! Real heavy bumpers. We added a farm Hand massive bumper: crash guard bumper weighs 500 pounds.
That is so true there's literally gas station everywhere and for your running boards I think there are some companies that fix them for cheap and you should get it fixed before it gets too bad
Actually your wrong. The rear 2 doors are not from a f250. The f250s door are shorter. So everything from the FRONT SEATS are similar to f250. Even then the frame is different as well. So overall it's similar but not quite a f250
THE EXCURSIONS HAVE HEAVIER DOORS, LARGER TOO, THE DOORS HAVE IRON CRASH GUARD BARS! INSIDE
The front doors will fit an f250 but the back doors wont. Back doors are different.
MY GRAND PA HAS' ONE. 2001, WITH A V10, TRITON
02 triton v10 banks power intake aero exhaust superchips tuned
i might do that to my 01 limited v10 4x4. but i only have 150k and want to get all that break in miles out of it. maybe at 300k
@@bigred3966 bro it’s broken in lmfao what. And that’s barely even modding it lmao your talking about a tune and intake and exhaust
Mine is completely stock 7.3 and rides really rough even in the city. Has 276k miles on it. What could be the problem?
All the 250 chassis ride like shit. You just have to except it because they look great and are reliable. And the most important if you have the 6.0 the turbo noise makes up for the shit ride quality haha
What mpg do you get in your stock 7.3? I get average just over 13 with a 6" lift, 6 position tuner switch, CAI, 4" exhaust, and 35" tires. Not sure how bad all that kills mpgs though
@@tylerdavis288 everything except the tires should help your mileage slightly. The tune really should as long as it’s on a efficient cruising economy tune can’t be like a hot tune. Lift and wheels and tires and gonna be the most strain on your mpgs though
@@tylerdavis288 I wouldn't worry about MPG for the Ford Excursion like no matter what you do you're not going to get that good on gas mileage just accept the truck for its reliability and its power as long as you continue to change your oil and make sure you're doing maintenance on the truck that thing can easily last 600,000 miles
@@malakialkins5332 for sure! That's a great point!
It's not the size of the lift that ruins the ride it's the design.
the rear doors are slightly longer
Hello friend, I am from Chile and I would like to know if you sell this beautiful truck. Cheers
Hello in Chile. This has already been sold...
It wasn't discontinued until 2006, 06 was only available in Mexico. Please make sure to do actual fact finding
Actually, Excursion rear doors are larger than their truck counterparts.
11,000 is the max towing with the diesel and 9,200 is max with smaller gas.
Ride quality can be fixed by not max airing the tires. They’re so full. They look like they’re gonna pop like a balloon. Air down a tad. Have a much better ride quality.
I agree the guy who was reviewing this truck was acting like changing the suspension it's such a bad idea and that it would kill your ride quality when all you need to do is lower your tire pressure
I heard the 6.0 sucks
This dealership want to trade for a custom Harley
Love my Excursion Owned since new with the 7.3 Check out my walk around on my channel!
I really want one but dam..... Ford....😢😢😢
You can still buy them used or some people are selling them on apps like Facebook Marketplace for OfferUp and you can find some for anywhere from $1,500 to $10,000 if you're buying it off a person but if you're buying get off like a legit car dealership you going to have to pay around $10,000 to $15,000 but you rather buy it off of somebody because repairs for the Ford Excursion that are not expensive
I don't care about people glaring at me I'M an a*sho*e who will laugh at those people. If I ever do get one I am going to put one of those letter strips in the rear window and windshield that says econo box stomper. that way all the Prius drivers will have one more reason to hate on me.
This dude lives in Oregon. Embarrassed? 😂 I think you should take it back wherever you got it from. And don’t try that again. 😂
That air filter is sooo dirty...
Not going to argue with you. But are you sure that's not a 2004?
I borrowed the vehicle from a dealer for the review and thats what they had it advertised as. I didn't double check with the door sticker so its possible.
I love your excuse then one day I will own one, the guy that did this review probably drives a Prius, The way he was talking about it and reviewing it. 🤷🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
I agree especially when he's talking about the suspension like you can tell that he's jerking himself around to make it look bad
The Excursion frame suspension is NOT the same as the F250. Ford, in all their idiocy, lowered the ride height to appeal to soccer moms trying to park this in their garage.
Many were built up even heavier than the original 250, with added springs heavier shocks wider wheels etc
@@captainamericaamerica8090 I have an 03 and 05. They have lower stance and smaller braking system than my 06 F250. Leaf springs also on the 05, which suck.
Got a mint 2005 4wd limited with a 6.0 no rust
They’re like a Suburban but for men.
Chill out dude. Why would you be embarrassed to drive around a bad ass suv. What kills me is people like me and my family need these vehicles. I want the power and reliability of a diesel with the tow capacity to boot. An f150 platform can’t do what these HD SUV’s can.
Please stop reviewing and publishing video of vehicles you do not like. Comparing the ride of a lifted solid axle vehicle to another with real soft spring rates and independent front suspension does not make brownie points for you, either. You mention wanting tinted windows to keep the public from seeing you in this vehicle? You need not have put this out, and we'd have never known.
Your "environmental impact" is harldy a drop in a bucket. You can daily drive that and it would still give off less emissions than tayol swifts private jet.
This guy is reviewing the wrong kind of car for his type of person.
Your not the right person for this review- go review a Prius.
Bigger than the suburban? Yes. By a lot? Like an inch.
EXCURSIONS ARE WIDER AND TALLER, BY MORE THAN A INCH. THEY ARE ALSO HEAVILY BUILT UP WITH STEEL BARS, IN DOORS, FRAMES ETC.
EXCURSIONS ARE THE BEASTS
He also says they get better towing capacity, I see the excursion only has an 11000 pound towing capacity for the 2005. My 2004 2500 burb has a towing capacity of 12k pounds from the big 8.1l v8
Excursions are 7.4 inches longer and 6 inches taller then a Suburban
A lifted truck shouldn't be punishing. Sounds like he used some cheapo components.
Worst audio quality
If Ford could bring this back with the new Mustang Mach E powertrain,
WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER
You should NOT be embarrassed to drive this! It puts hairs on your chest! Are you a man or a sissy boy!? 💪🏻 or 👨💼