2002 Ford Excursion: Road Test
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- MSRP: $35,330 -$47,375
- Invoice: $31,149 -$41,507
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Our road test for the 2002 Ford Excursion includes a full evaluation of the 2002 Ford Excursion from the inside out. We evaluate not only engine and handling performance for the 2002 Ford Excursion, but also interior cabin and cargo space. Let our comprehensive road test ratings for the 2002 Ford Excursion help you decide if a 2002 Ford Excursion is right for you.
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ACCELERATION
| XLT 2WD, V10 | Limited 4WD, V10 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 3.9 |
V10 and diesel engines get this heavy SUV to cruising speed fairly quickly. Highway passing response is adequate, too. We've not tested a V8 version.
FUEL ECONOMY
| XLT 2WD, V10 | Limited 4WD, V10 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2.1 |
Test V10s averaged 9.6 mpg with 4WD, 10.8 with 2WD, among the lowest figures we've recorded. Gas engines use regular fuel. We haven't measured fuel economy with the gas V8 or turbodiesel.
RIDE QUALITY
| XLT 2WD, V10 | Limited 4WD, V10 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 4.8 |
A stable straight-line cruiser undisturbed by most broken pavement, though bigger bumps and ridges register fairly sharply.
STEERING/HANDLING/BRAKING
| XLT 2WD, V10 | Limited 4WD, V10 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 2.7 |
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 2WD, V10 | Limited 4WD, V10 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 5.2 |
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 2WD, V10 | Limited 4WD, V10 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | 6 | 6.5 |
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. Interior decor ranges from pickup-truck functional on XLT to leather-plush on Ultimate; materials and workmanship are solid.
ROOM/COMFORT/DRIVER SEATING (FRONT)
| XLT 2WD, V10 | Limited 4WD, V10 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | 8.5 |
Accommodating seats, generous room, although wide transmission tunnel intrudes into front passenger's footwell. Power-adjustable pedals aid comfort and can help shorter drivers sit a safer distance from the steering-wheel airbag.
ROOM/COMFORT (REAR)
| XLT 2WD, V10 | Limited 4WD, V10 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | 8.3 |
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 2WD, V10 | Limited 4WD, V10 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | 9 | 8.8 |
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 2WD, V10 | Limited 4WD, V10 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 3 | 6 |
Too cumbersome for a "suburban utility vehicle." But if you tow extremely heavy loads, need 4WD, and can tolerate abysmal fuel economy, the Excursion is actually an acceptable SUV value.
Total Score
| XLT 2WD, V10 | Limited 4WD, V10 | Class Average |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | 48 | 56.8 |
Total Score: 48
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