Ford Excursion Reviews

"The V10 is a delightful engine. It produces 310 horsepower and can propel the Excursion along the Interstate at high rates of speed."

"five separate power points... 10 cupholders and more head-, shoulder- and legroom than an outdoor rock concert."

"It doesn't matter whether you're sitting in the front seats, second row or third row, all of the seats offer generous legroom, headroom and elbow room."

"never got stuck, never stopped swallowing more of our gear, and never refused the next challenge."

"entry into the rear of the truck is made easy with a split door, and flip up window."

"Ford's gargantuan sport-utility is a wonderfully stable platform for towing heavy trailers and can at the same time carry a truckload of fishermen."

"Unlike the Suburban, the Excursion offers only a part-time four-wheel-drive system, versus GM's optional full-time setup."

"...stiff-legged over bumps, the structure quivers constantly... and it's the absent-minded professor [regarding] highway directional stability."

"too thirsty, and its size and design make for poor maneuverability and handling when compared with minivans and light-duty SUVs."

"The Excursion's steering has a vagueness that keeps it from being as easy and reassuring to drive."

"...just about the worst slalom speed we've ever recorded..."

"Steering response is very vague, and taking sharp turns is not possible without causing an accident or an anxiety attack for the driver."

"the first time the Suburban has had a serious competitor."

"...the Excursion is more than seven inches longer than the Chevrolet Suburban, the former SUV heavyweight."

"...the environmentalists and the SUV haters let Ford have it! They nicknamed the fuel-guzzling, lane-hogging, overweight, oversized Excursion the 'Ford Valdez'."

"A wash and wax will require planning, and a stepstool."

"drives like a loaded U-Haul."

"never mind that 85 percent of an Excursion still equals about 2.5 Honda Civics."