Notices
Excursion - King of SUVs 2000 - 2005 Ford Excursion
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Ode to the excursion

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 24, 2020 | 08:12 PM
  #1  
JaySVX's Avatar
JaySVX
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 1,955
Likes: 6
From: Eastern PA
Ode to the excursion

Time after time my truck has hauled unbelieveable amounts of crap while remaining presentable and comfortable for hauling the family.16 years and 250k miles and it's done everything I've asked it to. If GM can bring back the hummer, Ford can bring back the excursion.

Today's haul was 24x 4x4x10', 32 2x4x10', and 390 pressure treated fence pickets. Unloaded and dusted it out and looked like new. The interior is really unbelieveably durable.

I've loved this truck for the past 15 years, and I'll love it for 15 more.

Name:  UJWLukU.jpg
Views: 39
Size:  338.8 KB

Name:  apa9n7C.jpg
Views: 46
Size:  484.0 KB

Name:  1zO9iLE.jpg
Views: 36
Size:  1.27 MB

Name:  2clwlem.jpg
Views: 53
Size:  1.34 MB

Name:  40hOH2x.jpg
Views: 54
Size:  1.87 MB

Attachment 281263

Name:  QI1l0iC.png
Views: 50
Size:  1.55 MB

Name:  iDl1HLK.png
Views: 45
Size:  1.10 MB

Name:  EL0GTY3.png
Views: 46
Size:  1.29 MB
 
Reply
Old Sep 25, 2020 | 08:46 AM
  #2  
EXSwap's Avatar
EXSwap
Fleet Mechanic
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 1,665
Likes: 180
Heck yeah!!

But....in one of those pictures you're missing a shoe....I hope you found it
 
Reply
Old Sep 28, 2020 | 11:56 AM
  #3  
Lance Helmert's Avatar
Lance Helmert
Laughing Gas
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 880
Likes: 13
From: Northcentral Wisconsin
Ours was in a wreck 3 years ago, we've really missed it. I took last week off to finish it. We just have some small things left, but it's usable now. I can't wait to get to take it for a nice ride. They are awesome vehicles!
 
Reply
Old Sep 28, 2020 | 10:21 PM
  #4  
SmackDaddy's Avatar
SmackDaddy
Postmaster
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 3,941
Likes: 240
From: Texas
I love mine too!
 
Reply
Old Sep 29, 2020 | 06:29 AM
  #5  
manglass's Avatar
manglass
More Turbo
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 704
Likes: 40
I'll repeat that sentiment!

Every Thanksgiving weekend, four of us and a dog make the trek for 2 Christmas trees. I never tire of seeing the look of incredulity when I ask the tree folks to just "put them in the back."

Lou Manglass
 
Reply
Old Dec 18, 2020 | 04:26 PM
  #6  
Squirrel13's Avatar
Squirrel13
Laughing Gas
5 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
Joined: Sep 2018
Posts: 1,115
Likes: 264
From: KY
Dino found a V10 out by me

https://www.kbb.com/cars-for-sale/56...stoplink=false
 
Reply
Old Dec 21, 2020 | 06:00 AM
  #7  
ASFC27FTFBQ's Avatar
ASFC27FTFBQ
Laughing Gas
5 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 889
Likes: 156
From: Gainesville
OP’s story got me tears eyed. Back in early 2000, my wife and I test drove a Honda Odyssey and the Ex. After 21 years and many stories later, the choice we made, made a big difference. When I think of those stories, they could have not come about without the help of the “Big Green Party Bus” as my wife affectionately calls it.
 
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2020 | 11:43 AM
  #8  
Johnnyrocco's Avatar
Johnnyrocco
New User
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
There isn’t a load my ex hauls for me that I don’t remark to myself and others how much I love my station wagon ❤️
The last one that surprised my buddy was trip to home depot that fit 6 50lb bags of ice melt, 6 bundles of insulation, a 6ft step ladder and some other randoms. I wasn’t surprised but that same feeling of love for an inanimate object was still there.

Merry Christmas Excursion
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-3

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-4

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-6

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-9

The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

 Joe Kucinski
Old Dec 22, 2020 | 02:11 PM
  #9  
DavenTn's Avatar
DavenTn
Cargo Master
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 2,078
Likes: 61
From: Florida and Tennessee
Hope Santa brings you one of these...
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Malibubobbi
Excursion - King of SUVs
0
May 4, 2017 01:46 PM
TrdLtly
Excursion - King of SUVs
7
Aug 27, 2012 08:21 AM
robert_l_ross
Excursion - King of SUVs
6
Feb 25, 2012 08:57 PM
Flawless_X
Excursion - King of SUVs
20
Feb 2, 2011 05:22 PM
peterbilttrucker
Utah Chapter
1
Sep 12, 2010 01:32 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:17 AM.

story-0
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-2
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-3
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-6
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!

Slideshow: Ranking the 5 things owners love about their Super Duty and 5 things they don't

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:36:49


VIEW MORE
story-8
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!

Slideshow: Ranking all 12 Ford truck engines available in 2026.

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 13:32:20


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)

Slideshow: The best Ford F-150 deal for every trim level (XL through Raptor)

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-21 15:59:01


VIEW MORE