2002 Ford Excursion Review Summary & Specs
XLT Value Utility
They don?t come any bigger than this.
Summary & Specs
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Ford's gargantuan sport-utility is a stable platform for towing heavy trailers and can at the same time carry a truckload of fishermen. It rides fairly well for a heavy-duty truck and it's luxurious and comfortable. For those who want to tow trailers up to 10,000 pounds, the Excursion is a good alternative to a pickup with a cap.
The Ford Excursion should not, however, be considered as an alternative to a minivan. It's far too thirsty, and its size and design make for poor maneuverability and handling when compared with minivans and light-duty SUVs.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sport Utility Vehicles |
| Editor |
Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief |
| Model Lineup |
XLT 4x2 ($32,820), XLT 4x4 ($36,075), Limited 4x2 ($38,795), Limited 4x4 ($41,895) |
| Engines (standard) |
6.8-liter sohc V10 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
255-hp 5.4-liter V8, 310-hp 6.8-liter V10, 250-hp 7.3-liter V8 diesel |
| Transmissions (optional) |
four-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual front airbags, ABS, BlockerBeam |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
adjustable pedals |
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Kentucky |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-392-3673 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.ford.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$32,820 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
XLT 4x4 ($38,235) |
| Standard Equipment |
air conditioning, power mirrors, power locks, power windows, remote keyless entry, keyless entry keypad, rear tri-door, roof rack, non-illuminated running board, steel wheels, rear intermittent wiper/washer/defroster, premium AM/FM/cassette/CD 80-watt stereo, cargo net, six cup holders, full instrumentation, full courtesy lighting (under hood, rear cargo, second- and third-row map lights) overhead console, third-row removable bench seat, leather-covered steering wheel with cruise control |
| Destination Charge |
750 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
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| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Price as Tested |
$38,985 |
| Layout |
front engine, four-wheel drive |
| Horse Power |
310 @ 4250 |
| Torque |
425 @ 3250 |
| Fuel Economy |
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| Wheelbase |
137.0 |
| Length/Width/Height |
226.7/80.0/80.4 (w/ roof rack) |
| Track Front/Rear |
68.4/68.1 |
| Turning Radius |
53.0 |
| Seating Capacity |
8 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
41.0/NA/42.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
41.1/NA/40.5 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.6/NA/39.0 |
| Trunk Volume |
146.4 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
10000 |
| Front Suspension |
solid axle |
| Rear Suspension |
solid axle |
| Ground Clearance |
8.1 |
| Curb Weight |
7190 |
| Stock Tires |
LT265/75R-16D |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
44.0 |