Official End of Excursion - Late Summer 2004 - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

KS Toy · 10-09-2002, 06:13 AM

Well, if anyone cares.............Letter sent to all Dealers from the President of Ford Division:

**************
I am writing to you today to officially announce that Ford will end production of the Ford Excursion in late summer of 2004. As a part of our overall corporate restructuring plan and investment in new product, I firmly believe that this decision is in the best interest of our company, and you, our dealers - but more importantly, this will be a step in the right direction in addressing the needs of our customers. Discontinuing any of our products is always a very tough decision to make, but in the interest of allocating resources to our current and future product lineup, this is the right decision at the right time. We will continue to look at other product alternatives to meet the needs of these customers. As for today, Ford has made significant efforts to improve upon an already highly capable product. With the launch of the 2003 Model Year, we introduced a new Eddie Bauer series with a new interior and Eddie Bauer-signature exterior styling, a restyled exterior on the Limited series and a host of ride and handling improvements. Later this year we will launch the all-new 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel with the TorqShift transmission to replace the already successful 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel on Excursion and Super Duty trucks. Having experienced this new powertrain personally, I can assure you that the strong existing demand for diesel within this market segment will only increase. I would like to ask for your continued support in offering this vehicle to your customers over the months to come, as well as communicating to your current Excursion owners, Ford's unwavering support. We will of course continue to honor all certified warranty claims and have replacement parts in inventory even after Excursion production ends.
Steve Lyons
President, Ford Division

DRM · 10-09-2002, 07:02 AM

I am still counting on used ones dropping in price once they stop making them - like the Bronco did... They *maybe* I can finally own one

Mustard Dog · 10-09-2002, 07:09 AM

They seemed like a great idea for a family wagon/tow rig. Just too damned big for all the soccer moms to use for picking up the groceries I guess

flimmy · 10-09-2002, 04:08 PM

I told the wife I'd get her one, but she said she wanted to keep the Expedition she has now.

Mo · 10-12-2002, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DRM
I am still counting on used ones dropping in price once they stop making them - like the Bronco did... They *maybe* I can finally own one

Yup. I've read that the PSDs with some mods will get 20mpg... better than my minivan

Mustard Dog · 10-12-2002, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mo

better than my minivan

BWAHAHAHA minivan, what a jackass

Mo · 10-12-2002, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mustard Dog

BWAHAHAHA minivan, what a jackass

Mr. Mom needs sumpin to haul around 3 kids everyday. Couldn't find a F250 Super Crew for what we paid for the van.

PSD Excursions are still several grand more, but they're getting closer.

Just gotta get the wife out of her residency then the real money happens...

Mustard Dog · 10-12-2002, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mo

Just gotta get the wife out of her residency then the real money happens...

Come awn

WheelingPiazza · 10-14-2002, 12:59 PM

I get 19 now on my stock PSD, 20 is a no brainner..

badassjeepguy · 10-20-2002, 09:42 AM

ive been really leaning towards an excursion psd for my new tow rig....... no more tents to set up

and it is a damn sweet rig.... hopefully i can find a good used one to save a few $$$$

10-09-2002, 06:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
KS Toy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 7938 Location: The Land of OZ... Posts: 3,512	Official End of Excursion - Late Summer 2004 Well, if anyone cares.............Letter sent to all Dealers from the President of Ford Division: ************** I am writing to you today to officially announce that Ford will end production of the Ford Excursion in late summer of 2004. As a part of our overall corporate restructuring plan and investment in new product, I firmly believe that this decision is in the best interest of our company, and you, our dealers - but more importantly, this will be a step in the right direction in addressing the needs of our customers. Discontinuing any of our products is always a very tough decision to make, but in the interest of allocating resources to our current and future product lineup, this is the right decision at the right time. We will continue to look at other product alternatives to meet the needs of these customers. As for today, Ford has made significant efforts to improve upon an already highly capable product. With the launch of the 2003 Model Year, we introduced a new Eddie Bauer series with a new interior and Eddie Bauer-signature exterior styling, a restyled exterior on the Limited series and a host of ride and handling improvements. Later this year we will launch the all-new 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel with the TorqShift transmission to replace the already successful 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel on Excursion and Super Duty trucks. Having experienced this new powertrain personally, I can assure you that the strong existing demand for diesel within this market segment will only increase. I would like to ask for your continued support in offering this vehicle to your customers over the months to come, as well as communicating to your current Excursion owners, Ford's unwavering support. We will of course continue to honor all certified warranty claims and have replacement parts in inventory even after Excursion production ends. Steve Lyons President, Ford Division

10-09-2002, 07:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
DRM Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 8 Location: Spring Hill, TN Posts: 34,960 Blog Entries: 1	I am still counting on used ones dropping in price once they stop making them - like the Bronco did... They maybe I can finally own one __________________ >David > 4x4Spot.com >It only hurts the first* time you agree with me...* >"A little nonsense now and then is cherished by the wisest men."

10-09-2002, 07:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mustard Dog Chubby Chaser Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7889 Location: Dumb Island Posts: 13,025	They seemed like a great idea for a family wagon/tow rig. Just too damned big for all the soccer moms to use for picking up the groceries I guess __________________ Eric Anderson TIN BENDERS Hendrix XR Chassis #001 Ultra4 #66 4Wheel Parts, Raceline, PSC, Bilstein, Marlin Crawler, Smittybilt, HendriX, PacificFab, G2 Axle, PAC Spring, G&J, MAXXIS Roxy's in the industry and I'm a sponsored professional driver. The two of us together make a powerhouse. Accepting the things I cannot change.

10-14-2002, 12:59 PM	#9 (permalink)
WheelingPiazza Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 498 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 3,955	I get 19 now on my stock PSD, 20 is a no brainner.. __________________ KI6PZZ, One of the wheelingpiazzas. Dysfunctional Rockcrawlers (TDO)

10-20-2002, 09:42 AM	#10 (permalink)
badassjeepguy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2000 Member # 1918 Location: ironcity Posts: 5,945	ive been really leaning towards an excursion psd for my new tow rig....... no more tents to set up and it is a damn sweet rig.... hopefully i can find a good used one to save a few $$$$ __________________ Hot Pursuit Rockcrawling #911 [SIZE="7"][COLOR="Yellow"]2006 BADLANDS MOONBUGGY FOR SALE[/COLOR][/SIZE] [url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=566987[/url]

10-09-2002, 04:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
flimmy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 3101 Location: Mt. Pleasant,Pa Posts: 4,908	I told the wife I'd get her one, but she said she wanted to keep the Expedition she has now.

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