2004 Ford Excursion Review Summary & Specs
XLS Utility
The big rig of SUVs.
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 11,000 pounds, the Excursion is a good alternative to a pickup with a cap. Ford says it will continue to produce the Excursion through the 2005 model year.
The Ford Excursion should not, however, be considered an alternative to a minivan. It's far too thirsty, and its size, weight 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 |
| Model Lineup |
Ford Excursion XLS 2WD ($36,585); XLS 4WD ($39,840); XLT 2WD ($37,575); XLT 4WD ($40,830); Eddie Bauer 2WD ($40,660); Eddie Bauer 4WD ($43,760); Limited 2WD ($41,985); Limited 4WD ($45,085) |
| Engines (standard) |
6.8-liter sohc 20-valve V10 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
4-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) |
255-hp 5.4-liter SOHC 16-valve V8; 310-hp 6.8-liter SOHC 20-valve V10; 325-hp 6.0-liter OHV 32-valve turbo-diesel V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
four-speed automatic, five-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
dual front airbags, ABS, BlockerBeam bumper |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
reverse sensing aid |
| Basic Warranty |
3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Louisville, Kentucky |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-392-3673 |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.ford.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$36,585 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
Ford Excursion XLT 4WD ($40,830) |
| Standard Equipment |
air conditioning, power mirrors, power locks, power windows, remote keyless entry, keyless entry keypad, power front bucket seats and floor console, rear tri-door, roof rack, non-illuminated running boards, aluminum wheels, rear intermittent wiper/washer/defroster, AM/FM/cassette/CD 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 |
795 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
V10 engine ($585); 4WD Trailer Tow Group ($275) includes rear anti-roll bar, manually telescopic mirrors with heated glass, turn signals, and clearance lights |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
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| Layout |
four-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$42,485 |
| Horse Power |
310 @ 4250 |
| Torque |
425 @ 3250 |
| Fuel Economy |
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| Wheelbase |
137.1 |
| Length/Width/Height |
226.7/79.9/80.2 |
| Track Front/Rear |
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| Turning Radius |
50.4 |
| Seating Capacity |
8 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
41.0/67.5/42.3 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
41.0/66.9/40.5 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.6/52.5/39.0 |
| Trunk Volume |
146.4 |
| Payload |
1710 |
| Towing Capacity |
11000 |
| Front Suspension |
live axle, leaf springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension |
live axle, leaf springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance |
8.1 |
| Curb Weight |
7190 |
| Stock Tires |
LT265/75R16D |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
44 |