What was the largest Ford SUV ever made?
The Ford Excursion, produced from 1999 to 2005, is Ford’s largest SUV ever made.
It was built on the chassis shared with the F-250 Super Duty and offered three-row seating for up to nine passengers, with an exterior length around 226 inches, making it larger than Ford’s Expedition models at the time.
Historical context and significance
During its run, the Excursion stood out in Ford's lineup as the largest, heaviest, and most spacious SUV, aimed at families, fleets, and anyone needing substantial cargo and towing capability. Its production spanned seven model years, and Ford never directly replaced it with a larger SUV after its discontinuation in 2005.
Key specifications
Powertrain options
Engine choices included a 6.8-liter Triton V10 gasoline engine and, for heavy-duty needs, a 7.3-liter Power Stroke diesel.
- Based on the Ford F-250 Super Duty truck chassis
- Full-size SUV with three-row seating for up to nine passengers
- Gasoline 6.8L V10 or diesel 7.3L Power Stroke options
- Production years: 1999–2005
These engine options underscored the Excursion’s heavy-duty orientation and towing capabilities.
Dimensions and seating
The Excursion offered expansive interior space and a substantial exterior footprint with three-row seating for up to nine occupants and an overall length that placed it at Ford's size peak for an SUV.
- Approximate overall length: around 226 inches
- Seating capacity: up to 9 passengers
- Body-on-frame construction with heavy-duty suspension
Together, these dimensions defined the Excursion’s place as Ford’s largest SUV ever produced.
Modern context and legacy
In more recent years, Ford’s Expedition line has served as the largest SUV in the brand’s current lineup, including extended-length variants like the Expedition Max. However, those modern models are generally shorter and lighter than the Excursion, which remains unique in Ford’s history.
Summary
The Ford Excursion remains the largest SUV Ford ever made, produced from 1999 to 2005 on the F-250 Super Duty platform, with seating for up to nine, and powered by a choice of a V10 gasoline engine or a diesel Power Stroke. Its size, capability, and distinctive role in Ford’s history mark it as a landmark vehicle of the era.
