Ford Excursion complaints by model year
1,146 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 65 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 95 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 2003 | 106 | 6 | 9 | 5 |
| 2002 | 129 | 13 | 9 | 4 |
| 2001 | 209 | 17 | 19 | 6 |
| 2000 | 533 | 37 | 49 | 5 |
| 1999 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 1997–2010. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 1997 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 184 | 57 | 27 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 0 | 2 | 59 | 44 | 31 | 25 | 22 | 14 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 2 | 59 | 13 | 10 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 1 | 61 | 13 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 1 | 30 | 12 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 0 | 2 | 35 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 0 | 0 | 19 | 20 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Ford Excursion recalls (11)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one Excursion model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V352000 | Jul 13, 2011 | STEERING COLUMN MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH/FMVSS 108 | 2002–2005 | — |
| 09V399000 | Oct 13, 2009 | SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/OVERHEATS | 2000–2003 | — |
| 07V553000 | Dec 5, 2007 | CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR | 1997–2003 | — |
| 07V078000 | Mar 6, 2007 | SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/SUPPLEMENT | 2003 | — |
| 06V286000 | Aug 1, 2006 | SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH/SUPPLEMENT | 2000, 2001, 2002 | — |
| 05V270000 | Jun 10, 2005 | ENGINE STALLING | 2004, 2005 | — |
| 04V327000 | Jul 7, 2004 | FORD/BATTERY TERMINAL TO ENGINE BLOCK CONNECTION | 2003 | — |
| 01V258000 | Aug 8, 2001 | FORD/WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR COVER | 2000, 2001 | — |
| 01V227001 | Jul 16, 2001 | FORD/TRW SEAT BELT BUCKLES | 2001 | — |
| 01V075000 | Mar 12, 2001 | FORD/HEADLAMP SWITCH | 2000 | — |
| 01V082000 | Mar 12, 2001 | FORD/AIR BAG MODULE | 2001 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
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Ford Excursion FAQ
How many recalls has the Ford Excursion had?
NHTSA lists 11 recall campaigns that cover at least one Ford Excursion model year from 1997 to 2010. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Ford Excursion year has the most complaints?
Among the last 9 model years with settled counts, the 2000 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (533) and the 1997 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Ford Excursion problems?
Across the 1997–2010 model years, owners most often name the tires, engine and engine cooling, electrical system in complaints filed with NHTSA.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.