Ford Excursion V10 Performance

The Ford Excursion is a large sport utility vehicle sold from 2000 to 2005 and is the largest and heaviest SUV ever built, according to Edmunds. This model offered a pair of gas as well as one diesel engine, with a V-10 gas engine big on payload, towing and on-road performance.

Performance

The 2005 Ford Excursion offers an optional 6.8-liter V-10 gas engine paired with a four-speed automatic overdrive transmission. This engine is rated at 310 horsepower at 4,250 rpm and 425 pound-feet of torque at 3,250 rpm. The curb weight of the 2005 Ford Excursion with V-10 engine is 6,734 pounds for the 4x2 model and 7,190 pounds for the 4x4 model, according to AOL Autos.

Capabilities

The Ford Excursion offers a number of strong suits, including its nine-passenger vehicle capability. The Excursion has a payload of 1,860 pounds and a towing limit of 11,000 pounds. This SUV sits on a 137.1-inch wheelbase and is 226.7 inches long, 79.9 inches wide and 80.2 inches tall.

Fuel Economy

With a gross vehicle weight of 8,600 pounds for the 4x2 Ford Excursion and 8,900 pounds for the 4x4 model, this SUV is exempt from EPA fuel mileage ratings. Edmunds tested a V-10 equipped model and found that it averaged 12.4 mpg.

References

• Edmunds.com: Ford Excursion Review
• AOL Autos: 2005 Ford Excursion
• FuelEconomy.gov: Which Vehicles Are Tested