Is Ford Bringing Back the Ford Excursion?

Do you remember the Ford Excursion? It has been 20 years since the Ford Excursion was on showroom floors at dealerships. The massive, body-on-frame SUV — the generational predecessor of the 2025 Ford Expedition — was a family room on wheels with the power to deliver ample towing under the hood and enough room for family, friends, and all of your cargo. Recent rumors have swirled about the return of the Ford Excursion for the 2025 or 2026 model year with AI-created concept art to add fuel to the fire. These rumors have many interested car buyers asking — is Ford bringing back the Ford Excursion? We are here to take a closer look at these rumors at Brandon Ford in Tampa, FL and answer your questions.

The Ford Excursion was in production from 1999 - 2005 and was built on the same platform as the Ford Super Duty®. With this platform, the Ford Excursion was 226.7 inches long and 80 inches wide with a 137.1-inch wheelbase. Weighing in at 7,162 pounds, the Ford Excursion would seat up to nine passengers with 48 cubic feet of cargo space behind the rear seats. 

Power to the 2005 Ford Excursion was provided by a pair of engine options. The base engine was a 310-horsepower 6.8-liter V-10 that produced 425 pound-feet of torque and was paired with a four-speed automatic transmission. Armed with this powertrain, the Ford Excursion was capable of towing up to 11,000 pounds. Drivers who wanted a power upgrade could opt for the 325-horsepower 6.0-liter V-8 Diesel engine that produced 560 pound-feet of torque.

With the prevalence of SUVs in the market and many brands adding 4WD options in the large SUV class, the Ford Excursion would be an excellent addition to the lineup for many drivers. A potential future Ford Excursion would likely be underpinned by the latest Ford F-150 or Ford Super Duty® frame like its Ford Expedition counterpart and employ an aluminum body. With the advent and development of all-electric powertrains, potential car buyers could expect to see an electrified powertrain in a future Ford Excursion. The all-electric powertrain of the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning would be a likely option with a 131-kWh Extended Range battery and a pair of electric motors that produce 580 horsepower and 775 pound-feet of torque with a 320-mile range and a maximum towing capacity of 17,100 pounds. If a future Ford Excursion were to return, we could expect its dimensions to be similar to the Ford Expedition MAX — which is 222 inches long and 80 inches wide.

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Many car buyers have seen rumors and want to know — is Ford bringing back the Ford Excursion? We hate to say it — but it doesn’t look good for fans of the Ford Excursion. We hope that this overview of past and potential future Ford Excursion models has helped answer your questions and dispel any rumors. Apply for credit approval today to get behind the wheel of a brand-new Ford!