Overview & Reviews

Alloy wheels replace chrome steel wheels on XLS models, and the front fascia appearance has been slightly revised.

• 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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  Excursion Conversion - 2005 Ford Excursion
  By Cary - May 12 - 6:33 pm

  We have had Suburbans and prefer the ride of the Excursion. We ordered our Excursion after my husband purchased his F-350 4 door. Both vehicles are diesel which you cannot get with the Suburbans. The mileage is as good, if not better than our previous vehicles.

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  Biggest Toughest SUV Out There - 2005 Ford Excursion
  By Excursion - May 7 - 3:32 am

  Overall the full 10 never had a problem. Always performs best even in harsh conditions . Always comfortable great power and torque provide amazing towing abilities. You will always be safe while in the Ford Excursion. Distinctive yet attractive look.

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  Gimme another X! - 2005 Ford Excursion
  By liverdonor - May 2 - 3:58 pm

  Had a 2001 Ltd diesel and traded for new 05. Man, what a difference. I liked the 01, but the improvements made to the vehicle are _very_ apparent. Handling is better, power is simply amazing - tow a 5000lb trailer like it isnt there when crossing Stevens Pass. The shift quality with the new 5-speed is better - tighter shifts and the tow-mode means no burning your brakes on long downhills. And of course, as before, I can carry my entire extended family (many of whom do not drive) all over the place, and watch while the engine (under load) gets better fuel economy than my Chrysler 300M. This is a brilliant car for its purpose - Diesel Forever!

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  Why Didnt We Do This Sooner? - 2005 Ford Excursion
  By oldmanriver - April 19 - 1:00 pm

  Surveys tend to indicate that virtually all SUV owners wish they had more room. It was this logic that led us to the purchase of the 2005 Excursion - sporting restyling features that put it over the top for irresistibility. Once you easily adapt your driving habits to accommodate the characteristics of the Excursion, you will never look back. Its a very social vehicle that lets passengers get comfortable and enjoy being together. Out of nowhere, amidst the line of mostly GM SUVs at her school during dismissal, my young daughter proclaimed: "I carry pride for that grill!". They ought to use that slogan in a Ford TV commercial.

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  Excursion pulls camper like a breeze - 2005 Ford Excursion
  By Glenn - April 8 - 6:03 pm

  I have the 4 wheel drive diesel Limited Excursion. It pulls my 35 travel trailer with no problems at all. The gas mileage with the diesel engine is about 15-17 city and 17-21 highway. I actually get better mileage than I did with the gas Chevy Suburban I traded in on it.

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  Excursion - 2005 Ford Excursion
  By eugene - March 31 - 9:16 pm

  Overall super satisfied. We have the 6.0 diesel which makes this large vehicle not only comfortable but efficient. Getting 18.5 average which is better than our minivan or either of our Jeeps. we use it to tow a 30 foot travel trailer which it does with ease. Went from Maryland to Knoxville Tenn. on one tank with trailer in tow at traffic speeds. Much better than my old 460 Ford - three times as much fuel to go same place.

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  Very disappointed - 2005 Ford Excursion
  By Cheryl - March 24 - 5:46 pm

  Ive been through two of them. One returned for the lemon law and now Im on the second one. Ive had it 10 months and the transmission went out. Im very upset about this.

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  Please, dont stop making the Excursion! - 2005 Ford Excursion
  By Billy Speer - March 22 - 6:56 pm

  I purchased a 2001 Ford Excusion for our ministry pulling a trailer and averaged 40,000 miles a year, This is the best heavy duty and enjoyable vehicle we have owned, I couldnt wait to trade up to the 2005 Excursion. Its one of the most dependable, hardworking, vehicles weve ever used. Please, dont stop making the Ford Excursion! Im a big person and it fits me just right. It has all the options a person could want, and the speaker system is fabulous. If you want to haul anything, this is the SUV you want, and we are getting better miles a gallon than before with more power! Wow! dont know what I do with it, thanks Ford!

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  Great Truck - 2005 Ford Excursion
  By David - March 14 - 10:16 pm

  Solid, very fast, great diesel mileage. Best vehicle I have ever owned. Great for family trips.

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  Excursion - 2005 Ford Excursion
  By alles - March 11 - 11:22 pm

  Overall an exceptional buy. Paid $6,000 under MSRP. Fuel economy in first 400 miles is 18 MPG combined city & highway. Ride, despite others criticism, is much better than the pickup trucks I have owned in the past. Not quite as good as my Expedition but overall a good ride. Length of the vehicle is the same as a pickup truck with a long bed and regular cab. Fits in my garage with an Expedition just fine. It also gets 3 miles a gallon better mileage than my Expedition.