Overview & Reviews

The Excursion's final year of production is 2004 so there are few changes from last year. Ford's excellent new 6.0-liter turbodiesel V8 replaces last year's 7.3-liter diesel. Besides offering considerably more horsepower and torque, the new engine has cleaner emissions and gets better gas mileage. Several new options are available; these include wireless headphones for the rear-seat entertainment package and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Body-side cladding and illuminated running boards are no longer available on XLT models. Also note that the trim level structure has been revised slightly, as base XLS and midlevel XLT trim replace XLT Value and XLT Premium.

• Substantial passenger and cargo capacity, impressive towing ability, diesel engine option.

• Unwieldy size, trucklike driving characteristics, poor fuel economy, high sticker price.

User Reviews:

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  The road warrior - 2004 Ford Excursion
  By mike - September 1 - 5:53 pm

  We are very happy with the Ford Excursion! Seats 8 comfortably. We love the four wheel drive. Excellent towing, lots of cargo space. Has 33" tires and drives great! Love the front and rear AC, DVD, and wireless headphones great for the kids.

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  302k miles and no problems - 2004 Ford Excursion
  By veblenesque - May 26 - 6:41 pm

  This SUV is amazing. It is amazingly big, tall, fuel inefficient, and difficult to maneuver. But Ive got 302,000 miles on the original 5.4l engine and transmission (which works out to 20,000 gallons, or $80,000, of gas). This is a serious SUV that should only be used by those who need it. Even with a V8, it is surprisingly slow. You need to pay attention when youre driving it, and a long trip can be stressful. But it holds a lot and is surprisingly competent offroad.

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  Love this Ford - 2004 Ford Excursion
  By vicratz - September 29 - 1:59 pm

  I have had zero problems with my Excursion and Im impressed! It drives as well today and it drove when I bought it. The steering wheel leather doesnt hold up well but thats about it.

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  HOW TO AMKE NEW FRIENDS! - 2004 Ford Excursion
  By RICKKLING - May 22 - 2:00 am

  I LOVE MY EXCURSION, BEST VEHICLE I HGAVE EVER OWNED. I CVAN TOW ALMOST ANYTHING, HAUL 7 PASSENGERS ( AND THEIR LUGGAGE!) GREAT INTERIOR WITH LOADS OF ROOM! AND THE BEST PART IS THAT I AM MAKING NEW FRIENDS AT ALL OF THE GAS STATIONS I HAVE TO STOP AT!

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  Because I can! - 2004 Ford Excursion
  By kirstelles - May 22 - 2:00 am

  With 2 young children/2 car seats, this is our best bet yet! It has all of the room we need to carry extra passengers plus our do-it-yourself projects. It is easy to drive, park and back up. My only suggestion: measure your garage before you buy. We have an oversized garage but many garages cant fit it! One mini-van driver asked sarcastically asked why I drive such a big tank? I replied..."Because I can!" We dont put much mileage on it so fuel economy wasnt a concern. Well worth the $$ and we are very happy!

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  LOVE MY EXCURSION - 2004 Ford Excursion
  By netta - May 22 - 2:00 am

  I JUST LOVE MY EXCURSION. I DRIVE 28 MILES ONE WAY TO DROP OFF KIDS TO 4 SCHOOLS AND GAS USAGE IS NOT BAD. THE SPACE IS EXCELLENT I HAVE 5 KIDS MORE THAN ENOUGH ROOM. GETTING IN AND OUT OF REAR SEATS IS GOOD (SEATS ROLL FORWARD.0 QUIET ENGINE GREAT LEG ROOM

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  Best SUV on Market - 2004 Ford Excursion
  By limbo - May 22 - 2:00 am

  This monster SUV fits in great when you have several kids. It drives great on the open road, tows anything, and gets great Gas mileage with the TurboDiesel. I have had no problems with it at all. I am getting 15 miles per gallon around the city.I consider that great mileage considering the size of this SUV. very comfortable ride on the open road!

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  Diesel Limited - 2004 Ford Excursion
  By JUDOMAN007 - May 17 - 4:36 am

  Bought new and have been driving since. I have 105,000 miles and still have original tires, brakes. Mileage has been an average of 16.8-16.9 though I do mostly highway driving. Only problem I had was the alternator went around 75,000 miles and parts are expensive for this big truck. It is fun to drive and can carry just abuot anything! Great value, too bad they got rid of this truck line!

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  big truck - 2004 Ford Excursion
  By wes88 - February 25 - 2:00 am

  big truck handles like smaller vehicle,plenty of space.

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  Wish they still made these.... - 2004 Ford Excursion
  By naaziz - February 7 - 10:17 pm

  I own a 6.0 Turbodiesel. This is one of a kind. Bought it for towing capacity (Have my Prius for commuting & Range Rover for off roading) and I am surprised how fond I have become of this truck. It is a shame Ford discontinued this truck. For space, power and functionality, nothing comes close. I have hauled plywood in the back (with doors closed), multiple people with their bags and a 6000lb boat behind me and it does not even break a sweat. I am planning on holding on to this truck as I do not know of any other vehicle on the market that offers all the functionality that Excursion offers. Unlike other reviews, I think mileage is fine for size and weight of the truck.