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Old May 22, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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Will the excursion be avail. for 2008 and will it get the 6.4 diesel as well .........Paul
 
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Old May 22, 2007 | 02:10 PM
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Negative. On both counts.
 
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Old May 22, 2007 | 02:43 PM
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The Excursion's production was "laid to rest" fall of 2005 to the disappointment of many owners on this forum and everywhere.
 
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Old May 22, 2007 | 03:11 PM
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it is now called the expedition XL seems to be an extened lenth version.
 
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Old May 22, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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Also will only have the 5.4l gasser as the single engine option for now.
 
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Old May 22, 2007 | 04:36 PM
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And won't tow nearly the wieght of the Ex.

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Also had independant rear which will have less cargo rating.

I think since Ford went with the 6.0 they've gone mad.
 
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Old May 22, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Rev Den
And won't tow nearly the weight of the Ex.

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It's 9K capacity (4x2 models) is more than adequate for most Excursion owners that I "see" here based on what they say they tow.

It ain't no Excursion but it most certainly is a very, nice truck. It's a bit smaller, maybe not as capable in some regards but is a much more refined product than the Excursion was. I'm sure it fits the bill of 85% of Excursion owners based on how they use their truck on a regular basis.

It was never meant as a replacement for the Excursion.
 

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Old May 22, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by dougger222
Also had independent rear which will have less cargo rating.
Surprisingly, the 4x4 EL has a higher cargo capacity (by weight) than any 4x4 Excursion.
 
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a Diesel would still be nice to have in one

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I was at my local dealer and asked the sales manager if he has heard of a diesel in the expedition EL anytime soon. He has not heard of anything as of yet. He did say that in the last couple years, he has had many people asking for the diesel. He said it was funny that the Excursion and diesel was a "bad" vehicle when it was here (by tree huggers) and now everyone is begging for it! I did tell him I heard that Dodge was coming out with a 3/4 ton diesel SUV in 2008. He was surprised and said that Ford will more than like counter that move. I love the Excursion but having an 03 with a 6.0, I would be willing to buy an Expedition EL Diesel with a warranty! I guess it is just piece of mind.
 
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I did tell him I heard that Dodge was coming out with a 3/4 ton diesel SUV in 2008.
Where'd you hear that? Got a link or something? I know they are planning on putting a diesel in the GRand Chrokee but hadn't heard of a 3/4 ton based SUV. Wouldn't make a whole lot of sense right now. Heck, Dodge can't give away those horrid, looking Durangos.
 
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Old May 23, 2007 | 12:33 AM
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Mayb if dodge put a 3/4 ton diesel suv and chevy put the duramax in the burb, then mayb ford will bring the ex back
 
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Yum...could you imagine! An Excursion with the new dash and front suspension of the Super Duty, that 3V V10 and Torqshift, an interior thats equal or better than the current Expedition all with heavy duty running gear and a 12K tow rating! Hope they put real suspension under it. However...

If anything I can see them dropping a diesel in the Expy when they do the F-150 and maybe beefing up the suspension for heavy(er) hauling.
 
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If Dodge did come out with a 3/4 diesel SUV, I think they would own the market. The geniuses at GM can't seem to figure out a way to put a Duramax in the only 3/4 SUV on the market so why shouldn't Dodge. I would think that Dodge could sell a ton of them and GM and especially Ford would be foolish if they didn't counter.
 
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