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Year

2005

Make

Ford

Odometer

Upon Request

Engine

6.0L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel

Fuel Type

diesel

Transmission

automatic

Drivetrain

4×4

VIN / Chassis #

Upon Request

Location

Cary, IL

Title Status

clean
The 2005 Ford Excursion Limited is not a subtle vehicle, and that’s exactly the point. Offered for sale by Illinois Motors in Cary, Illinois, this Excursion shows 115,986 miles and is powered by the sought-after 6.0L Power Stroke turbodiesel V8. For buyers looking for a clean, low-mile Ford Excursion diesel for sale, this one stands out as a strong example of Ford’s biggest SUV.

If you’ve spent any time looking at Excursions lately, you already know clean ones are getting harder to find. That is especially true for nicely kept diesel trucks like this one. It wears just a few tasteful modifications, but the overall look remains restrained. If we’re being honest, it also looks like an ideal starting point for an overland build.

The Model
Launched in the fall of 1999 for the 2000 model year, the Ford Excursion was built to take on a very large target: Chevrolet’s 2500-series Suburban. Ford based the Excursion on the heavy-duty F-250 Super Duty platform, giving it serious truck bones and the kind of size that made even other full-size SUVs look modest.

At launch, Popular Science described it as the “biggest sport utility on the planet,” and the Excursion still holds a place in automotive history as one of the longest and heaviest SUVs ever mass produced. Measuring roughly 227 inches long, 80 inches wide, and 77 inches tall, it was larger than the Suburban in nearly every dimension and delivered the kind of towing, hauling, and passenger capacity that appealed to buyers who needed real heavy-duty capability.

Not everyone loved it, of course. The Excursion arrived at a moment when fuel economy and vehicle size were becoming more controversial topics, and critics were quick to take aim at its scale. But among truck buyers, large families, and towing-focused owners, the Excursion carved out a loyal following that has only grown stronger with time.

Sales peaked early, with the 2000 model year proving to be the Excursion’s strongest. As the market shifted and fuel prices became a greater concern, demand gradually declined, and Ford ended production after the 2005 model year. That short production run is part of what makes clean Ford Excursion Limited examples so desirable today, especially diesel-powered trucks.

The Specs
This 2005 Ford Excursion Limited diesel has the kind of presence these trucks are known for, but it also presents unusually well. The black paint gives it a sharp, upscale look, while the aftermarket wheels and illuminated running boards add just enough attitude without going too far. Inside, the medium pebble leather interior appears to be in excellent condition and helps reinforce the Excursion’s blend of heavy-duty utility and family-hauling comfort.

Mechanical
  •  Power Stroke 6.0L turbo diesel V8
  •  325 horsepower
  •  560 lb.-ft. of torque
  •  5-speed automatic transmission
  •  Electronic shift-on-the-fly transfer case
Interior
  •  Third-row bench seat
  •  Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  •  Automatic headlamp control
  •  Overhead flip-down monitor
  •  DVD player
  •  Rear air conditioning controls
  •  Dual power heated front seats
  •  Power-adjustable pedals
  •  Leather-wrapped multifunction tilt steering wheel
  •  Kenwood stereo
  •  Rearview camera
  •  USB input
  •  SiriusXM satellite radio
  •  Custom tailgate-mounted Hertz subwoofers
Body & Exterior
  •  20-inch KMC XD Series 5-spoke wheels in matte black
  •  Rear parking sensors
  •  Power rear quarter windows
  •  Rear privacy glass
  •  Fog lamps
  •  Illuminated running boards

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