Ford Excursion vs Ford Explorer
Overview | |
Years produced2000-2005 | Years produced1991-Present |
MSRP$38,885 | MSRP$38,465 |
Listings28 | Listings1504 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.5 out of 10 |
Pros
Cons
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Reviews Summary | |
Reviews SummaryThe Explorer was one of the first truly family-friendly SUVs, and continues in that role today as a midsize three-row crossover competing against the likes of the Chevrolet Traverse, the Honda Pilot, the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Nissan Pathfinder, and the Toyota Highlander. The current-generation Explorer has been around since the 2020 model year, and the big news for 2026 is a Tremor model that replaces the Timberline as the most off-road-capable Explorer. The available BlueCruise driver-assist system also gets an update. Verdict: Ford’s SUV stalwart still gets the job done, but lacks personality unless you go for the ST or Tremor models. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity9 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower | Horsepower300 hp @ 5500 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name5.4L 255 hp V8 | Engine Name2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Torque350 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | Torque310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower255 hp @ 4500 rpm | Horsepower300 hp @ 5500 rpm |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity9 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Bed Length64.0 in | Bed Length |
Cargo Space48.0 cu ft | Cargo Space16.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight6680 lbs | Curb Weight4303 lbs |
Height77.4 in | Height69.6 in |
Length226.4 in | Length198.7 in |
Width79.9 in | Width89.3 in |
Wheelbase137.1 in | Wheelbase119.1 in |
Maximum Payload1920 lbs | Maximum Payload1467 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Standard Payload1950 lbs | Standard Payload |
Maximum Towing Capacity7200 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity7600 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity5000 lbs |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 2000-2005 | 1991-Present |
MSRP | $38,885 | $38,465 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.5 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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Summary | The Explorer was one of the first truly family-friendly SUVs, and continues in that role today as a midsize three-row crossover competing against the likes of the Chevrolet Traverse, the Honda Pilot, the Jeep Grand Cherokee, the Nissan Pathfinder, and the Toyota Highlander. The current-generation Explorer has been around since the 2020 model year, and the big news for 2026 is a Tremor model that replaces the Timberline as the most off-road-capable Explorer. The available BlueCruise driver-assist system also gets an update. Verdict: Ford’s SUV stalwart still gets the job done, but lacks personality unless you go for the ST or Tremor models. | |
Video | No video found | No video found |
Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.3L 300 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 9 | 7 |
Horsepower | 300 hp @ 5500 rpm | |
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 29 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 5.4L 255 hp V8 | 2.3L 300 hp I4 |
Torque | 350 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm | 310 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
Horsepower | 255 hp @ 4500 rpm | 300 hp @ 5500 rpm |
Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 20 | |
MPG Highway | 29 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 9 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Bed Length | 64.0 in | |
Cargo Space | 48.0 cu ft | 16.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 6680 lbs | 4303 lbs |
Height | 77.4 in | 69.6 in |
Length | 226.4 in | 198.7 in |
Width | 79.9 in | 89.3 in |
Wheelbase | 137.1 in | 119.1 in |
Maximum Payload | 1920 lbs | 1467 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Standard Payload | 1950 lbs | |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 7200 lbs | 5000 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 7600 lbs | 5000 lbs |
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