Ford Excursion: King of SUVs
By: Jay Stevens
People who are searching for a sport utility vehicle that has a really wide interior space and room would find the Ford Excursion their top and ideal choice. This vehicle has the capacity to take in a maximum of nine people inside its cabin. Its closest rivals include the Chevrolet Suburban and the GMC Yukon XL, yet the Ford Excursion towers over them by six inches. It also is 7 inches longer as well as 2000 pounds heavier. It is equipped with a rear-wheel drive or a four-wheel drive configuration. The Ford Excursion is made available in three trim levels which include the XLT, the Eddie Bauer, and the Limited trim.
This vehicle holds traditional Ford styles intact. This includes the four side doors along with the wider back doors. These assist and facilitate easier access to the rear and middle doors. The Ford Excursion also has power adjustable pedals and the whole vehicle is powered by a diesel engine. This engine of the Ford Excursion also features a Tow-Haul mode that has a maximum of 11,000 pounds of towing power. The engine also has cleaner emissions and boasts an improved gas mileage.
The Ford Excursion is considered to be beastly in size. It is the king of big sport utility vehicles. It has all-terrain tires that give the vehicle the capacity to handle tough, hilly, and inclined roads as well as snowy and slippery highways. This vehicle is capable of going places that would seem to be inaccessible for other heavy-duty pickups. Despite the weight and size of the Ford Excursion, the vehicle is still easy to maneuver.
Driving the Ford Excursion would give you the feeling of safety and security. The vehicle is also highly function for it can transport cargo and people. It also can tow a big trailer as well as other things like boats. The design of this vehicle is based on Ford's Super Duty F-series pickup trucks. The rear cargo of the Ford Excursion is split in three ways. This arrangement offers a greater and better visibility when driving rearward.
Features and equipment, standard and optional, for the Ford Excursion include four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes (ABS), a tilt steering wheel, cruise control, a 40/20/40 split front bench seat, a 60/40 split-folding second row seat, a folding/removable third-row seat, power heated mirrors, power windows, power door locks, a remote keyless entry system, an AM/FM/cassette/CD stereo, 16-inch chromed steel wheels, a floor console, automatic headlamps, rear-seat audio controls, power rear quarter windows, a Reverse Sensing System, automatic climate control, a trip computer, power adjustable pedals, two-tone leather seating surfaces, cherry woodgrain interior accents, illuminated running boards, an in-dash six-disc CD changer, heated front seats, memory seats and pedals, climate and audio controls mounted on the steering wheel, a HomeLink transmitter, and an overhead console.
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About The Author:
Jay Stevens works as a consultant for an established auto parts store in the country. He has expertise in automotive technology and has inside knowledge on the auto parts industry.