Used 2005 Ford Excursion Diesel Consumer Reviews
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Kent, 02/12/2005
2005 Ford Excursion Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
We don't tow but carry larger loads and the space is amazing. But, it's the comfort we enjoy. The SUV is so fun to drive and the Powerstroke 6.0L diesel has to be driven to be believed. The acceleration is like a big V8 but we are getting 18 mpg on the highway--and only have 6,500 miles. I feel my wife is VERY safe in the vehicle and long trips are a dream for my whole family. We have the DVD player which is truly fun for our two boys on trips. Looks large, drives like an Explorer.
15 years later still on the road
Excursion Fan Texas, 05/31/2020
2005 Ford Excursion Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
June 1, 2020 and still on the road with 424,000 miles. Original Transmission, Engine & A/C. 1/2 a dozen alternators and 10 sets of tires. At 225,000 I did a full cab off head gasket replacement and stud set and replaced the injectors since we were already in there. Through 2017 it was my daily driver (now an F-250 with a cap), but I still put on 10-15K a year on her. I anxiously await a potential replacement with rumors surrounding the trademark extension, lets hope so. There is a major need for a 3/4 ton large SUV. A Suburban cannot safely handle a 10K trailer (I know, I have tried) and is only rated for 6,300 lbs The Expedition is beautiful yet too refined and tops out at 6,000 lbs, yet a properly equipped 1/2 ton pickup (F-150) can handle 13K, what gives...
Awesome Ride For Our Family
SHAWNA, 07/09/2005
2005 Ford Excursion Eddie Bauer Rwd 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I love it. We only have two kids so far, but to go anywhere takes a lot of stuff and room for it. This can fit it all and lots more, especially for those long road trips. The diesel engine's performance is phenomenal. It is so powerful. Right now we are averaging about 16.5 mpg, and about 680 miles a tank. Not bad considering gas excursions get approximately 7-8 mpg. :-) I would suggest this car to anyone.
expected much more
mar18, 03/21/2012
2005 Ford Excursion Eddie Bauer 4WD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
16 of 34 people found this review helpful
i decided to buy an excursion diesel to be able to tow the toy hauler and bring the family along. i was very dissapointed with the quality performance and fuel mileage. i got 14 mpg on the highway (i have a light foot). when towing the 8000lb toyhauler i got 7mpg on the highway and had to go peddal to the floor on every hill and the truck still slowed down to 40 mph and struggled to make it up small hills. the truck overheated on me 3 times while towing in tow-haul mode so i started towing without it. the truck always struggled with the trailer. My 5.7 liter tundra towed the same trailer without a problem. I always thought ford was the best of all american car makers. obviously i was wrong
The Best full size SUV
Jon Dietrich, 01/20/2018
updated 07/29/2019
2005 Ford Excursion Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (6.0L 8cyl Turbodiesel 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
It’s a large SUV however we needed something that can tow our camper in the mountains and also people, luggage and 2 large dogs in the truck. Still nothing else offered in the market with a 3rd row and these capabilities. I upgraded the stereo with a modern touchscreen and Bluetooth, CarPlay, etc and front and rear cameras which was worth the cost. These technologies were not available in the truck when it was manufactured in 2005.
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