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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
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The Ford Excursion is the largest SUV Ford ever built, and it exists almost nowhere in Europe — which is exactly why enthusiasts and large families import one.
Model profile
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Powertrain and equipment
Three engines defined the Excursion. The base petrol was the 5.4-litre Triton V8 (around 260 hp), adequate but working hard in such a heavy vehicle. Most buyers stepped up to the 6.8-litre Triton V10 (around 310 hp and 583 Nm), a smooth, torquey petrol favoured for towing.
The Excursion came in one gigantic body style: a four-door, three-row SUV. Trims ran XLT, Eddie Bauer and Limited.
Vehicle selection
Excursions are sought-after in the States, so clean diesel examples command loyalty and rarely sit unsold.
This is a vehicle for people who genuinely need space and towing capacity — horse and boat owners, large families, expedition builders — or who simply love the presence of a full-size American SUV.
Vehicle data
| Body style | 4-door full-size SUV, up to 9 seats |
|---|---|
| Length | approx. 5,760 mm |
| Wheelbase | approx. 3,510 mm |
| Kerb weight | approx. 3,300–3,900 kg |
| Petrol V8 | 5.4 Triton, approx. 260 hp |
|---|---|
| Petrol V10 | 6.8 Triton, approx. 310 hp / 583 Nm |
| Diesel (2000–2003) | 7.3 Power Stroke V8, approx. 250 hp / 705 Nm |
| Diesel (2003–2005) | 6.0 Power Stroke V8, approx. 325 hp |
| Transmission | 4-speed auto (4R100) / 5-speed TorqShift |
| Drive | Rear-wheel or part-time 4x4 |
| Fuel tank | approx. 170 litres (44 US gal) |
| Platform | Ford Super Duty (F-250/F-350) |
|---|---|
| US model years | 2000–2005 |
| Max towing | up to approx. 4,500 kg (conventional) |
| Typical import mileage | 120,000–220,000 miles |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
Excursion reliability depends heavily on which engine you choose. The 7.3 Power Stroke is the gold standard: cam position sensors, injector O-rings and the HPOP can need attention, but the block routinely exceeds 300,000 miles.
Germany and Europe
The Excursion was never sold in Europe, so everything is US-spec: mph speedometer, US lighting with amber rear indicators and no rear fog lamp, and imperial gauges.
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The route is straightforward with a broker. First, selection to your specification — engine, drive, trim, budget.
Questions and answers
The 7.3 Power Stroke diesel is the durability benchmark; the 6.8 V10 is a solid petrol; the 6.0 diesel is powerful but needs careful vetting.
No. Every Excursion in Germany is a US import, which is part of its appeal and rarity.
Yes — depending on configuration it can tow up to roughly 4,500 kg conventionally, one of its main strengths.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Diesel Excursions with 120,000–220,000 miles are common and can still have long lives ahead if maintained.
Only on salt-belt trucks; southern and western examples are usually far cleaner underneath.
It can be, but only with proof of the common EGR, oil-cooler and head-gasket issues being addressed.
Very — this is a large, heavy SUV, and fuel consumption should be part of your ownership plan.
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