Bad Rep - Who agrees with this???
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Why yes, it is that big..
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From: Jacksonville, Florida
Bad Rep - Who agrees with this???
The 25 Worst Cars Ever Sold
I did find this interesting, if it is true, "The Excursion was so huge that Ford had to install a beam between the front frame rails to ensure it would run into other cars instead of over them." In other words, we will now just accordion them instead...
I did find this interesting, if it is true, "The Excursion was so huge that Ford had to install a beam between the front frame rails to ensure it would run into other cars instead of over them." In other words, we will now just accordion them instead...
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Why yes, it is that big..
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Yes, exactly, that is why I purchased mine. But to be on the 25 Worst? I disagree, it is what the consumer wants and needs. If it is not your cup of tea, doesn't mean that it is the worst, don't buy it and just go get you a Prius...
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Obviously greenies wrote that article. Anyone who actually has a family needs an excursion. I had a suburban and it wouldn't pull a greasy string out of a cats butt. The excursion was meant for a small targeted audience and it hit that target with precision in my opinion. I wouldn't give it up. We can haul 8 people and pull what ever we want where we want and get as good or better mileage than pickups. Whats not to like? What a bunch of crybaby writers.
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Yeah the article is highly subjective. I'd say on some fronts the Excursion was a failure, like its lack of sales over time, although gas prices had a lot to do with that. I remember watching the Motor Trend TV review of the Ex back in 2000 or 1999 and thinking to myself, "Wow why the heck would Ford need a bigger SUV? They already have the Expedition?" Alas after seeing it at the NYC Autoshow that year I pretty much wanted one...
The Excursion was never meant to be environmentally friendly, small, or fast, which is the main target of the article.
By that measure the Mazda Miata would be one of the worst cars in the world because it only seats 2 people and can't tow.
The Excursion was never meant to be environmentally friendly, small, or fast, which is the main target of the article.
By that measure the Mazda Miata would be one of the worst cars in the world because it only seats 2 people and can't tow.
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Fleet Mechanic
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Yes, the blocker beam. As explained to me by a Ford representative, it keeps you from doing a monster truck show over smaller vehicles.
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Why yes, it is that big..
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Thant's quite the description, I like it! I also like your tag line in your signature, "...gentle giant"
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I'd rather drive over somebody then be inside an accordion absorbing the impact.
The more Prius owners hate my Excursion the more I love my Excursion.
Fleet Mechanic
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The front wheel of the Excursion ended up in the windshield of the sedan.
The front beam was added to help stop that, similar to underride guards on the rear of big rigs.
I suspect that Ford decided to add a similar beam to the back end and included the hitch receiver.
That could explain why the hitch receiver is not part of the "tow package".
The author of the article must not know the difference between a car and a truck.
One thing I've wondered, do the F250/F350s have the beams, too?
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I thought I read somewhere that the beam needs to be removed when you install a Ranch Hand bumper. Is that right or am I mistaken???