The Excursion is the largest SUV in the Ford Motor Company lineup. It is based on the Super-Duty pickup truck and offers large V8 (Diesel) or V10 (gas) engines and seating for up to 9 passengers. It fits above the Ford Expedition and Ford Explorer in the company's lineup.

Introduced in 2000, it was initially criticized for being too large (it is longer than the Chevrolet Suburban, its chief competitor) to fit in many garages. Opponents also complained about its high weight, high bumpers, and poor fuel economy. Sales were poor, and many expected Ford to stop producing the Excursion, but sales have continued through 2005. Production of the Excursion will end in September, 2005, but it is not external criticism that killed the product. Rather, Ford needs more capacity at the Louisville, Kentucky plant that produces the vehicle for the Super Duty pickup trucks also produced there. An extended-length Expedition will replace the Excursion in the company's lineup.

A 4-speed automatic transmission is standard, with a 5-speed automatic and Diesel engine introduced in 2003. 2003 also saw the availability of an upmarket Eddie Bauer trim line. The grille was updated for 2005.

The truck uses code U4 in the 5th and 6th positions of the VIN.

Engines included the following:

• 7.3 L V8, 235 hp-250 hp (2000-2003)
• 5.4 L V8, 255 hp (2000-present)
• 6.8 L V10, 310 hp (2000-present)
• 6.0 L Diesel V8, 325 hp (2003-present)