Ford Excursion recalls and problems
11 recalls and 1,138 owner complaints for 6 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
11
Complaints
1,138
Crashes reported
79
Fires reported
90
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Ford Excursion by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Excursion | 2 | 65 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 Excursion | 2 | 95 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Excursion | 5 | 106 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 Excursion | 4 | 129 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 0 |
| 2001 Excursion | 6 | 209 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 2 |
| 2000 Excursion | 5 | 533 | 37 | 49 | 50 | 7 |
Most reported Ford Excursion problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Tires | 294 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 199 | |
| Electrical System | 155 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 116 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 77 | |
| Suspension | 75 | |
| Power Train | 63 | |
| Steering | 42 | |
| Structure | 36 | |
| Engine | 35 |
All Ford Excursion recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V-352 | Jul 13, 2011 | 2002–2005 | Exterior Lighting | Ford is recalling certain model year 2011 ranger trucks built from january 25, 2011, through april 25, 2011 at the twin cities assembly plant, and service parts distributed to dealers for certain 2004 through 2011 model… |
| 09V-399 | Oct 13, 2009 | 2000–2003 | Vehicle Speed Control | Ford is recalling model years 1995-2003 windstar, 2000-2003 excursion diesel, 1993-1997 and 1999-2003 f-250 sd through f-550 sd diesel, 1992-2003 e-150 through e-550, 1995-2002 explorer, 1997 and 2002 mercury… |
| 07V-553 | Dec 5, 2007 | 2000–2003 | Engine and Engine Cooling | On certain heavy duty trucks equipped with 7.3l diesel engines, the camshaft position sensor located on the engine of the vehicle may function intermittently, possibly resulting in an engine stall. |
| 07V-078 | Mar 6, 2007 | 2003 | Vehicle Speed Control | On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat. |
| 06V-286 | Aug 1, 2006 | 2000–2002 | Vehicle Speed Control | On certain trucks equipped with speed control, gasoline or natural gas engines, the speed control deactivation switch may overheat. |
| 05V-270 | Jun 10, 2005 | 2004–2005 | Electrical System | Certain pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles and vans equipped with 6.0l diesel engines may experience stalling without warning while driving and may or may not restart. |
| 04V-327 | Jul 7, 2004 | 2003 | Electrical System | On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles equipped with 6.0l diesel engines, the engine ground stud that attaches the negative battery terminal eyelet to the engine block may be loose. |
| 01V-258 | Aug 8, 2001 | 2000–2001 | Visibility | Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. |
| 01V-227 | Jul 16, 2001 | 2001 | Seat Belts | Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles, pickup trucks, and minivans. |
| 01V-082 | Mar 12, 2001 | 2001 | Air Bags | Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. |
| 01V-075 | Mar 12, 2001 | 2000 | Exterior Lighting | Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Ford Excursion?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2000 Ford Excursion has the most reports (533). Check the 2000 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Ford Excursion have?
NHTSA lists 11 safety recalls covering Ford Excursion model years 2000–2005.
What are the most common Ford Excursion problems?
Owners report tires, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems most often.