2005 Ford Excursion Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Excursion years
- Fewer complaints than other years 6th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford Excursion. That ranks 6th out of 10 Excursion model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (20 complaints, 31%), typically at around 77,500 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire, 3 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 65owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 20 | 31% | 77,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 14 | 22% | 62,158 | — | — |
| Engine | 9 | 14% | 125,165 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 6 | 9% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 8% | 97,425 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 6% | 78,250 | — | — |
| Steering | 4 | 6% | 87,430 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 5% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 5% | 38,778 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 5% | 83,800 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 3% | 108,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | 55,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 3% | 47,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | 184,751 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 2% | 100 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Ford Excursion recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:brake lights; exterior lighting:tail lights
Problem: 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 year ranger trucks, 2002 through 2005 model year excursion vehicles, and 2002 through 2007 model year f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 trucks for failing to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." the multi-function switch was shipped with a subcomponent (slider) that may experience deformation. A multi-function switch with a deformed slider may malfunction causing the turn signal, tail lights, hazard warning signal flashers and/or brake lights not to activate.
Risk: Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the switches free of charge. The safety recall began on august 15, 2011. Owners may contact ford motor company customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: 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.
Risk: Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
Fix: Dealers will upgrade the fuel injection control module (ficm) wire harness or replaced, and/or have a new injection control pressure (icp)) sensor connector installed free of charge. The recall began on july 22, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
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.
Several times Iâll be driving and the steering wheel will jerk in one direction and wobble violently I will grab it to correct it and basically fight to keep it in the lane so I have to pull over and try again. I checked all steering components had it looked at by a mechanic and cannot figure out…
LT275/65/R18 Tire developed a massive approximately 18in x 3in bubble on the inner section of tread causing significant vibration and excessive wear in that area in less than 50 miles
While driving, the engine just quits and loses all power. I have to shift into neutral, turn the key all the way to off, and restart the engine. Sometimes it starts right up, other times it takes several (many) tries to get the engine to restart. It can go 200 miles without killing, and then kill 5…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford excursion. While undergoing routine service by an independent mechanic, the technician noticed that the coolant leaking through the engine cylinder and the head gaskets needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford excursion. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The contact called a local dealer (chapman ford, 9371 roosevelt blvd, philadelphia, pa 19114) and was advised to schedule a service appointment…
Other Ford Excursion years
← 2004 Excursion · 2010 Excursion →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Excursion | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 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 Excursion | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Excursion?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, engine problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 20 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Ford Excursion?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 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 2005 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.