Ford Excursion Problems by Year
NHTSA has 1,146 owner complaints and 11 safety recalls on file for the Ford Excursion, across 10 model years (1997–2010). The 2000 model year has the most complaints (533). The most reported problem area overall is tires.
Ford Excursion years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Excursion year: 2000, 2001. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2000 Excursion: 533 complaints, 5 recalls
- 2001 Excursion: 209 complaints, 6 recalls
- 2002 Excursion: 129 complaints, 4 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1997 Excursion: 1 complaint, 1 recall
- 2010 Excursion: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1999 Excursion: 7 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Ford Excursion problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires problems | 286 | 6 | 19 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling problems | 198 | 8 | 1 |
| Electrical System problems | 151 | 7 | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic problems | 101 | 7 | 7 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 78 | 7 | 10 |
| Suspension | 66 | 7 | 3 |
| Power Train | 60 | 6 | 6 |
| Steering | 45 | 6 | 4 |
| Engine | 44 | 6 | 0 |
| Structure | 35 | 6 | 2 |
| Exterior Lighting | 33 | 7 | 0 |
| Visibility | 33 | 5 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 31 | 5 | 26 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 22 | 7 | 1 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 22 | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 21 | 6 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 19 | 5 | 2 |
| Seats | 18 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Equipment | 7 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Wheels | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Interior Lighting | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Back Over Prevention | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Trailer Hitches | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Ford Excursion problems by model year
Problem areas with enough reports for their own page.
- 2001: tires (57)
- 2000: tires (184) · electrical system (59) · engine and engine cooling (59) · service brakes, hydraulic (58)
All Ford Excursion model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Excursion | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2005 Excursion | 65 | 2 | — | Electrical System | Fewer complaints than other years |
| 2004 Excursion | 95 | 2 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2003 Excursion | 106 | 5 | — | Electrical System | More complaints than other years |
| 2002 Excursion | 129 | 4 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | More complaints than other years |
| 2001 Excursion | 209 | 6 | — | Tires | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2000 Excursion | 533 | 5 | — | Tires | Far more complaints than other years |
| 1999 Excursion | 7 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1998 Excursion | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 1997 Excursion | 1 | 1 | — | Exterior Lighting |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Excursion years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2000 (533), 2001 (209) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Excursion year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Ford Excursion?
Tires, with 286 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Ford Excursion have?
11 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.