Always thought it; never said it.
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Always thought it; never said it.
I've always thought that they misnamed the Excursion and the Expedition.
You see an "excursion" is usually short journey made for pleasure; an outing.
While an "expedition" is a journey undertaken by a group of people with a definite objective.
The Ford Expedition has seating for 8-9 but luggage space for 2.
The Excursion seems more the vehicle that I would use for an expedition and the Expedition the vehicle I would use for a weekend excursion.
The Escape seems appropriately named.
And the Explorer can't really explore much other than a shopping mall parking lot.
Okay...glad I got that off my chest.
You see an "excursion" is usually short journey made for pleasure; an outing.
While an "expedition" is a journey undertaken by a group of people with a definite objective.
The Ford Expedition has seating for 8-9 but luggage space for 2.
The Excursion seems more the vehicle that I would use for an expedition and the Expedition the vehicle I would use for a weekend excursion.
The Escape seems appropriately named.
And the Explorer can't really explore much other than a shopping mall parking lot.
Okay...glad I got that off my chest.
Last edited by Monsta; Jul 23, 2005 at 10:52 PM.
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You hit the nail on the head Monsta.My wife and I are taking her parents on what appears to be an 8000 mile expedition in our Excursion. Sure hope I don't get excommunicated or divorced in the process.
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WOW! Great therapy post! I too thought I was the only one! Kinda like I think I'm the only one that likes to ride around with the windows open so I can listen to the diesel engine and hear the sweet whistle... 
ok, maybe I am the only one there, my wife sure thinks I'm nuts. 
ok, maybe I am the only one there, my wife sure thinks I'm nuts.
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Man... I had this thing where the A/C died (dead on all channels ... but it mysteriously started working later)... and so I was running up the highway with all the windows open. It sucked because it was hot, but the noised reflected from each overpass was awsome!
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I bombed down to the Bay of Los Angeles (Baja) fri-sun for some fishing.
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When I got there I parked next to an older EX with the 7.3 PSD.
Great guy, nice boat. He LOVES his EX. I saw many, many superdutys towing serious stuff in the Mexican boonies.
I saw no Expeditions
I think monsta has the right idea...
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I bombed down to the Bay of Los Angeles (Baja) fri-sun for some fishing.
<IMG SRC="http://www.martialartsacademy.org/bajatwoexes.jpg">
When I got there I parked next to an older EX with the 7.3 PSD.
Great guy, nice boat. He LOVES his EX. I saw many, many superdutys towing serious stuff in the Mexican boonies.
I saw no Expeditions
I think monsta has the right idea...
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2005 EXCURSION Eddie Bauer 4X4 PSD
4" FabTech lift, Bilsteins, Rancho SS, Silverstars, BFG 295/75/16 AT KO's
LANDYOT Generation II Radius Rods (on order)
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Definately on to somethin' there. Here we are on an "expedition" to Florida recently. I've seen an Expedition try and pull something like this, it ain't pretty!
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Quietman, did you run into any problems finding diesel deep in the boonies down in ol' Mexico??? Any issues with the quality or any problems in general?
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From: Laguna Hills and Payson
No problemo!
Diesel is widely available and no dreaded "water light" or any other troubles. Bring a bottle of "Diesel Kleen" (silver) from walmart and along with the insane range of the EX you should be good to go!
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2005 EXCURSION Eddie Bauer 4X4 PSD
4" FabTech lift/level, Bilstein mono-gas shocks, Rancho Steering Stabilizer
Silverstars, BFG 295/75/16 AT KO's on Factory Mags
LANDYOT Generation II Radius Rods, Ford factory hood insulator
Diesel is widely available and no dreaded "water light" or any other troubles. Bring a bottle of "Diesel Kleen" (silver) from walmart and along with the insane range of the EX you should be good to go!
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Quietman
www.roenation.com
2005 EXCURSION Eddie Bauer 4X4 PSD
4" FabTech lift/level, Bilstein mono-gas shocks, Rancho Steering Stabilizer
Silverstars, BFG 295/75/16 AT KO's on Factory Mags
LANDYOT Generation II Radius Rods, Ford factory hood insulator
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