2004 Ford Excursion

Rating from "the wrecker"

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Love the excursion!!! wish ford still made it though:( who cares about gas milage it's your car!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

Primary use for this car: N/A

Rating from Bryn

(4)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		3 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"serious tow capability, roomy, carries x3 22feet sea kayaks onboard and tows a large trailer. Good fit for a family of five plus two dogs plus penty of extra interior space. Diesel engine econcomy- why did they stop making this truck?"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Outdoor sports (hiking, cycling, etc.)

Rating from Dy

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"We had a 2000 Excursion and loved it so much we have gone and purchased a 2004 Excursion. I can't believe they don't manufacture these vehicles anymore. They really are that good. The ONLY negative we can think of is the milage it gets, but clearly, even in this economy this hasn't deterred us from getting another one. When you do as much carpooling as we do, it just makes sense. Furthermore, there is room for 6 kids, the driver, another adult AND all of our gear. You just can't do that in a minivan."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from me

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		3 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I own a 2004 Ford Excursion Limited 4x4 V10. It is not a daily driver as it would be too expensive to drive that much. And its not much fun to park. It is my wife's "grocery-getter". It gets on average 12 mpg. Hwy is a little better, but not much. I do take it on long trips up and down the east coast with our 4 kids. They absolutely love it. It has space enough for the kids, their stuff, our stuff, and our two big dogs. If you are expecting to drive this vehicle like a car, you will be disappointed. It has "play" in the steering wheel and so takes a little to get used to. It also takes a bit to stop it. So tailgating is not an option unless you want a ticket for rear-ending someone. And of course cornering is not spectacular - its a truck, not a car. If you realize you are driving the largest SUV on the planet and drive like it, then you will love this truck. If space and comfort is what you want, then this truck is for you. If you need to drive something daily, this is probably not the vehicle for you. Pros: 4x4, interior room, rear air, fullsize trunk area, third row seat, view of the road, comfort, huge 44 gal gas tank, tons of aftermarket parts since its based on the F250, compliments from friends and strangers alike. Cons: gas mileage, turning radius, having to completely remove the third row seat if not needed."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from X-man

(4)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I needed to replace my aging Dodge Ram with a more reliable truck that can handle a load and tow to match.. Sure, there are lots of 8-passenger SUVs out there but none that can tow 11,000 pounds and carry 8 and stow cargo in a weather tight environment...the Excursion is ideal for my use. Combined gas milage is about 14.5 with a drop to 12 when I load it and hook the trailer up to it. Keeping the speed to a sensible 65 MPH helps with gas milage. Eddie Bauer package is hard to beat and the only thing that I'd add is a sun roof."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Outdoor sports (hiking, cycling, etc.)

Rating from DadofFive

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I have a large family and a few hundred acres of property. We are always on the run and need the room for vacations, soccer, football, baseball etc., and this vehicle provides that. It also allows me to use it as a reasonable sized tow vehicle if my F350 is tied up. The ride, drive and reliability has been great. Where I live, the 4X4 SUV works for us where a minivan would never work. I don't know what I'll buy when this one wears out. I wish Ford wouldn't have caved in to the tree huggers. I get no worse MPG than I did with a much smaller Durango or Tahoe!"

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Taylor

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"We purchased ours in 2006 and have loved it - just a fantastic family vehicle - most comfortable road trip car we've owned to date and has awesome power for towing if you get the 6.0L turbo diesel motor - definitely the way to go."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Clark Griswold

(2)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		1 out of 5

"Oh, this truck's powertrain looks so good on paper: an 8-cylinder turbo diesel with variable valve timing, high-pressure piezo injectors, variable vane turbo blades, 6.0 litres of displacement... oh, so seductive. Hey, it's built by Navistar, not Ford. And it's the biggest mistake engine Ford ever put into one of its trucks. My 6.0L engine in my Excursion suffered multiple failures -- twice leaving me stranded with family on the side of a highway after puking all its engine coolant (without warning). The EGR valve, water pump, turbo and high-pressure oil injectors are all weak points. Buy this truck at your risk. It *will* fail on you. :("

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: Used

Primary use for this car: Outdoor sports (hiking, cycling, etc.)

Rating from Mo

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Handling:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"We have had this excursion for 5 years and 120,000 miles and except for a seat malfunction (easily fixed) we have had NO problems. It still runs like brand new and the size is just what we needed for our trips."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Outdoor sports (hiking, cycling, etc.)

Rating from Mystic

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Handling:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		3 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Features:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Love my Excursion! Over 150,000 miles, nothing but normal maintenance. I tow a heavy horse trailer all the time. With the 6.o turbo diesel I get 10 mph with the loaded trailer. Without it, I get 17 in town, 21 on the highway. Lots of room, smooth, quiet ride. Feel safer than being in a tiny little car! Like I said, LOVE IT! I bought in new in Dec. 2003."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Towing