1997 Ford Excursion Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Excursion years
- Not enough data 8th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1997 Ford Excursion. That ranks 8th out of 10 Excursion model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 82,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Ford Excursion problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 100% | 82,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1997 Ford Excursion recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Problem: 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.
Risk: In the event of an engine stall, a crash could result without warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the sensor and replace it with an improved camshaft position sensor free of charge. The recall began on december 29, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-866-436-7332.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Front headlights fogged up, causing a distraction to consumer's view. *ak
Other Ford Excursion years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Excursion | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Excursion | 65 | 2 |
| 2004 Excursion | 95 | 2 |
| 2003 Excursion | 106 | 5 |
| 2002 Excursion | 129 | 4 |
| 2001 Excursion | 209 | 6 |
| 2000 Excursion | 533 | 5 |
| 1999 Excursion | 7 | 1 |
| 1998 Excursion | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Ford Excursion?
Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Excursion?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1997 Ford Excursion a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Excursion model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.