Overview & Reviews
Average Score
4.63/5 Average
125 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:
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.
Pros:
- Substantial passenger and cargo capacity, impressive towing ability, diesel engine option.
Cons:
- Unwieldy size, trucklike driving characteristics, poor fuel economy, high sticker price.
