When did Ford stop making excursions?
When did Ford stop making excursions?
2004
The Excursion, cited by critics as the industry’s most visible symbol of sport utility vehicle excess, is expected to be discontinued at the conclusion of the 2004 model year, meaning that it will have lasted only one generation. The Excursion was introduced in 1999 as a 2000 model year vehicle.
Why did they get rid of the Excursion?
As a Ford as a Ford salesman, it is my opinion that the Excursion was killed because of the 6 L engine that was put in it. When it had the 7.3 L diesel it’s sold in amazing numbers, but when the troubled 6.0 liter diesel engine became it’s sold diesel choice, and that engine was pretty problematic, sales fell way off.
Is the Ford Excursion 4 wheel drive in 2004?
But bigger isnt necessarily better. Ford has announced that the massive Excursion will likely be dropped during the 2004 model year. The Excursion comes in XLT, Eddie Bauer and Limited trim levels and may be equipped with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. For 2004, an XLS version replaces the XLT Value Edition.
When was the last year the Ford Excursion was made?
Throughout its production run the Ford Excursion was assembled at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville alongside Ford’s Super Duty pickup trucks; the final example was produced on September 30, 2005. For the 1973 model year, General Motors introduced its first four-door Suburban (sold by both Chevrolet and GMC).
What kind of engine does a Ford Excursion have?
Expect the typical engine and transmission drone found in trucks, coupled with ride quality that bears little resemblance to a passenger car. The Power Stroke diesel engine performs admirably, but it enhances the sensation of being in a full-fledged truck. The diesel-powered version manages to climb some steep grades but at a leisurely pace.
When did the Ford Expedition become Super Duty?
Sized between the Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, the Expedition was fitted with three-row seating (offered by the Suburban). For 1999, Ford expanded the F-Series model range, with the F-250 and F-350 becoming the Super Duty series.
But bigger isnt necessarily better. Ford has announced that the massive Excursion will likely be dropped during the 2004 model year. The Excursion comes in XLT, Eddie Bauer and Limited trim levels and may be equipped with rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. For 2004, an XLS version replaces the XLT Value Edition.
When was the first year of the Ford Excursion?
Being launched on September 30, 1999, the 2000 Ford Excursion was described by Popular Science as the “biggest sport utility on the planet.” 2000 would be the most successful model year for the Excursion, with nearly 69,000 examples sold.
Expect the typical engine and transmission drone found in trucks, coupled with ride quality that bears little resemblance to a passenger car. The Power Stroke diesel engine performs admirably, but it enhances the sensation of being in a full-fledged truck. The diesel-powered version manages to climb some steep grades but at a leisurely pace.
What are the dimensions of a Ford Excursion?
The Excursion rides a 137.1-inch wheelbase, stretches 226.7 inches long overall and has an 8.1-inch ground clearance. Chrome running boards are optional. The Excursion has a nine-passenger capacity, plus 48 cubic feet of cargo volume behind the rear seat.
