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Used 2005 Ford Excursion Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Diesel SUV's are priceless

lcstech, 05/24/2008
2005 Ford Excursion Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (6.8L 10cyl 4A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

While diesel fuel price is 50 cents higher than unleaded, the EB Excursion diesel still seats 8, pulls 11000lbs and gets an honest 24mpg highway. I wonder why the owners rate it high and the editors do not, both groups must not be rating it on the same scale.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Bigger and Better

Beowulf, 06/28/2010
2005 Ford Excursion Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

As with another reviewer, this is my second 'Ex' (also had an '01). Replaced after transmission had repeated problems ending in new transmission (fortunately it was still under warranty). I actually liked the 7.0 engine better, but this one does have better mileage and I can carry my entire extended family and tow a boat when we go on vacation. Towing and carrying full load, can cross Snoqualmie Pass in worst winter conditions with just winter tires, no problems. I love this car and am glad I got one of the last ones - will care for it and probably replace the engine if it ever fails. Oh, and by the way - runs great on Biodiesel - I've had it up to B100 but B5-B20 is best for coldest winter weather.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Better Than Two Previous Towncars

James, 07/04/2009
2005 Ford Excursion Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (5.4L 8cyl 4A)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful

Unlike the Towncars little or no road and wind noise. Most miles are annual trips between Florida and New Jersey. Loaded to the roof, it has more than adequate power. At 14,062 every aspect of it is dependable and holding up better than any other car I have owned.

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5 out of 5 stars

The Beast

Chris Both, 01/05/2018
updated 01/07/2019
2005 Ford Excursion Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

I've owned this diesel for 12 years and I love it more each day. There is no vehicle out there to replace it with. I have 221,000 miles on it, engine and transmission have never been opened, no oil leaks, no any leaks period.I have never run any programs on it either. I think that might be key.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Awesome Truck BEFORE

AAP, 03/09/2010
2005 Ford Excursion Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful

I had a 2001 Excursion and loved it. I have kids, parents,horses, etc. and it has always worked well. Love the vehicle but have had a lot of problems with the 2005 model. Wish they would go back to old engine. A lot of problems with exhaust. It is in the shop now and I am torn, keep fixing problems or buy Suburban. Hate that idea. Miss old Excursion, lets rebuild that one and get back on track!

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