2001 Ford Excursion: Road Test
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- MSRP: $34,690 -$41,430
- Invoice: $30,764 -$36,561
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Our road test for the 2001 Ford Excursion includes a full evaluation of the 2001 Ford Excursion from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2001 Ford Excursion, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2001 Ford Excursion help you decide if a 2001 Ford Excursion is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| XLT 4WD, V10 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 3.7 |
V10 or diesel engine gets this heavy SUV to cruising speed fairly quickly. Highway passing response is adequate, too. We've not tested a V8 version.
FUEL ECONOMY
| XLT 4WD, V10 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 1 | 2.3 |
Dismal. A 2WD V10 averaged 10.8 mpg in our tests, one of the lowest figures we've ever recorded.
RIDE QUALITY
| XLT 4WD, V10 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 4.5 |
A stable straight-line cruiser undisturbed by most broken pavement, though bigger bumps and ridges register fairly sharply.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| XLT 4WD, V10 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 2 | 3.1 |
Ponderous on twisting roads. Steering itself is light, but turning diameter is huge, making it a chore to maneuver in parking lots. Brakes are easily modulated and feel strong, but drivers need to reacclimate to longer stopping distances.
QUIETNESS
| XLT 4WD, V10 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 5 |
Suppression of wind rush and road roar is quite good. Diesel idles noisily, but cruises without fuss, and the gas engines intrude only under full throttle.
CONTROLS
| XLT 4WD, V10 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6.1 |
Gauges clear and handy, though audio and climate controls are a reach. Reverse Sensing System is helpful, especially since the deep-tinted windows reduce visibility at night.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| XLT 4WD, V10 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 9 | 8.3 |
Comfortable seats, generous room, although wide transmission tunnel intrudes into front passenger's footwell.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| XLT 4WD, V10 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 9 | 8.1 |
Second-row passengers get the roomiest accommodations, highlighted by exceptional leg space. The 3rd-row seat is small, but not inhospitable to adults.
CARGO ROOM
| XLT 4WD, V10 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 9 | 8.7 |
Huge, even with 3rd-row seat in place. That seat can be folded or removed, but it's heavy. The 2nd-row bench also folds. Cargo-bay access is by rear half-doors below a one-piece top-hinged tailgate window. These "Dutch" doors are less cumbersome than a one-piece panel, but don't open or close unless the liftglass is open.
VALUE WITHIN CLASS
| XLT 4WD, V10 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 3 | 5.2 |
Too cumbersome for a "suburban utility vehicle." But if you tow extremely heavy loads, need 4WD, and can accept abysmal fuel economy, it's actually a good SUV value.
Total Score
| XLT 4WD, V10 | Class Average |
|---|---|
| 48 | 55 |
Total Score: 48
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