👉 Ford Excursion: A Heavy-Duty SUV
The Ford Excursion is a heavy-duty SUV that was sold by Ford Motor Company from 2000 to 2005. At the time of its introduction, the Excursion was the longest and heaviest SUV ever to enter mass production. Let’s explore its key features and impact:
➡️Origin and Concept
- The Ford Excursion was developed as a competitor for the 2500-series Chevrolet Suburban/GMC Yukon XL.
- It was derived from the F-250 Super Duty pickup truck, sharing its chassis with the regular cab, long-bed chassis.
- The Excursion was designed to cater to buyers who needed a spacious and robust SUV for large families, towing, or commercial purposes.
Key Specifications
➡️Engine Options:
- 5.4 L Triton V8
- 6.8 L Triton V10
- 7.3 L Power Stroke V8 turbodiesel
- 6.0 L Power Stroke V8 turbodiesel
➡️Transmission:
- Ford 4R100 4-speed automatic
- Ford 5R110W 5-speed automatic
➡️Dimensions:
- Wheelbase: 137.1 inches
- Length: 226.7 inches
- Width (2000–01): 80.0 inches
- Width (2002–05): 79.9 inches
- Height (4WD): 77.2 inches
- Height (2WD): 74.8 inches
➡️Curb Weight:
- Turbodiesel: 7,688 lb (3,487 kg)
- Gasoline: 7,230 lb (3,280 kg)
➡️Reception and Legacy
- The Ford Excursion was produced for a single generation, with a shortened 2006 model year offered exclusively for Mexico.
- Sold nearly exclusively in the North American market, limited numbers of the Excursion were produced for export.
- As of current production, the Excursion remains the largest mass-produced SUV (matched in length by the 2023 introduction of the lighter Jeep Grand Wagoneer L); currently, only the GMC Hummer EV SUV is heavier.
- Throughout its production run, the Excursion was assembled at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, Kentucky, alongside the Ford Super Duty line.
- For 2007, Ford introduced the extended-length Ford Expedition EL/MAX (now known as Expedition MAX), competing more closely against the 1500-series Suburban in capability.
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