1998 Ford Excursion Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 5, 2007 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Excursion years
Not enough data 10th of 10 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 1998 Ford Excursion so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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A 2004 Ford Excursion Limited photographed in Fresh Meadows, Queens , New York, USA. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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1998 Ford Excursion recalls (1)

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Engine and engine cooling:engine:dieselDec 5, 2007 · NHTSA campaign 07V553000 · 1,176,000 vehicles

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Ford Excursion?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Ford Excursion?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.