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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Love to Drive It - 2004 Ford Excursion
By BarLman - October 12 - 2:00 amMy Excursion is a 2003. I love the room and the fuel economy. Have had it over a year and have had no problems. Is the only vehicle that I have bought that I have not had to take back to the dealer and get a lot of small things fixed. Took a 5000 mile trip with it this summer and had 4 adults and three children in it. All were very comfortable. My fuel economy is 18 to 20 mpg at 70mph+ and 14 to 15 mpg in the city. There is no comparison to my wifes Chrysler Town and Country mini van. The Excursion is more comfortable.
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the best - 2004 Ford Excursion
By carracer568 - September 27 - 2:00 amthae best car i every wonted and got.
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great vehicle - 2004 Ford Excursion
By isis - September 26 - 2:00 amVery comfortable on long trips. Tows very well. 20mpg on the road 12mpg in city. Drives very well, almost as much fun as our mustang. Power to pass even when climbing on a mountain road. Easy to get in and out of third seat.
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mpg - 2004 Ford Excursion
By xxxxxxxxxxxx - September 25 - 2:00 amour diesel gets 16 in the city- 20 on the highway @ 65 mph
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my truckster - 2004 Ford Excursion
By bjd4452 - September 22 - 2:00 ami love this i just wish i had gotten the diesel
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The Barge - 2004 Ford Excursion
By Cecil - September 16 - 2:00 amFrom the day I test drove this, I did not like it and had problems. First off, on the test drove and pulled out in traffic. The Excursion snorted bucked and chattered as we tried to accelerate into traffic. I told the salesman that I wanted to go back and test drive one with the V10...He said- THIS IS THE V10! When I went to get out of the vehicle. The door handle snapped off in my hand! Not only has this vehicle been nothing but problems, the dealer I bought this from could care less. I think it even seems to burn gas when the engine is off. Going into a corner with the Excursion is like trying to manuver a drunk hippo.
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driving great - 2004 Ford Excursion
By morin - September 15 - 2:00 amhad to add a pro stering dampner to the beast [with respect to the big girl],it was all it needed,other than that its always dependable for us,and confert for us is great,gas mil nis about 26 on freeway,19 to 21 in city,i cant complane,ac in unit will freeze you out.its like a meat locker,the power is a monster,and thats before you give it gas,when that happens,hold on to your head please.as you can see,i like real power and quilty,and this is it!!!!!!!!!!1
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Great family ride - 2004 Ford Excursion
By thecrazy8s - September 11 - 2:00 amLove my Excursion! were a tall family of 5, husband 63, wife 510 and three kids ages 10,10, & 13 who are all tall for their age. We frequently tow a jeep or sand rail and an occasional boat. Towing ability is great, plenty of leg room for long hauls (500 miles to get to the beach). Great for the winter driving, snow is no worry. Great hwy mpg (16-18) getting kids into town for school with the diesel. 4X4 does great driving in sand or to rocky trail heads. Like the firm ride- doesnt feel like a boat bobbing around like other lrg SUVs. Its big--but worth it if your a big family who travels & tows.
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Macdaddy truck - 2004 Ford Excursion
By dpichardo - September 11 - 2:00 amDiesel is a great engine. Very comfortable for family and pets for long & short trips. Handles very well for a truck of its size.
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Excursion can do it all! - 2004 Ford Excursion
By brewdaddy - September 7 - 2:00 amI traded my mini-van in to get my Excursion so I could feel like a man again while driving my family with four girls. What I didnt know was how versatile this beast is. It seats even 8 adults comfortably. It tows almost anything without trying. The ride is very smooth. I took out the back seat & folded the middle one down then camped in it by myself for three days quite comfortably. Here is the one that is hard to believe. My trailer was out of comission so I took off the front wheels of my YFZ450 Quad and stuck it in the back! I took pictures to prove it and Im sending them to a quad mag. This truck is amazing.
