Ford Excursion Engine and Engine Cooling Problems
Owners have filed 198 complaints with NHTSA about engine and engine cooling problems on the Ford Excursion across 8 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (59). The words owners use most often: “spark plug” (32% of reports).
- 198engine and engine cooling complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $4,950typical repair cost reported by owners
- 37%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Spark plug: mentioned in 63 of 198 complaints (32%)
- Diesel engine: mentioned in 13 of 198 complaints (7%)
- Position sensor: mentioned in 13 of 198 complaints (7%)
- Cylinder head: mentioned in 10 of 198 complaints (5%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine and engine cooling repair on the Ford Excursion at $4,950, and half of them between $1,350 and $6,200.
Based on 31 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2004–2014), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine and engine cooling problems happen?
Based on 161 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 198 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 15 a fire, 1 an injury.
Ford Excursion engine and engine cooling complaints by model year
| Model year | Engine and Engine Cooling complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Excursion | 1 | 100% | 55 |
| 2005 Excursion | 14 | 22% | 62,158 |
| 2004 Excursion | 22 | 23% | 61,000 |
| 2003 Excursion | 25 | 24% | 13,000 |
| 2002 Excursion | 31 | 24% | 71,218 |
| 2001 Excursion | 44 | 21% | 96,000 |
| 2000 Excursion | 59 | 11% | 101,092 |
| 1999 Excursion | 2 | 29% | 101,500 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel
Model years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
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.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
6.0l diesel engines to address reported incidents of engine stalling while driving occurred up to 9 times in one day. On june 25 took vehicle to certified diesel tech, no computer errors. D & s service techs trouble shot for 5 days to no avail. Manufacture has no advice for repair. After 1 week…
The hose from the turbo to the intake cooler will blow off and cause pressure loss. When towing a trailer on a hill the engine turbo system will produce high pressure and will blow the hose connecting the turbo to the intake cooler. The vehicle ends up without power, making the situation extremely…
Was traveling approximately 65mph on the freeway merging onto another freeway when the truck suddenly stalled. There were no brakes, no steering, and the truck would not restart. We had four children with us, three of them small and in car seats. We had to transfer the children into a tow truck…
While driving the vehicle made a loud bang and smoke began coming out of hood. Once we got the engine turned off and the emergency was over we discovered the spark plug had blown up. When it blew up the head became stripped and we had to have a plug installed into the defective head and replace the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford excursion. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign id number: 07v553000 (engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel) and was repaired. After the repair, the contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was not taken…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Excursions have engine and engine cooling problems?
No. NHTSA has 198 owner complaints about engine and engine cooling for the Ford Excursion. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Excursion engine and engine cooling?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine and engine cooling. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
How much does it cost to fix engine and engine cooling problems on the Ford Excursion?
Owners report a typical cost of $4,950 (half paid between $1,350 and $6,200), from 31 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine and engine cooling problems on the Ford Excursion?
The most frequent phrase is “spark plug”, in 63 of 198 complaints, followed by “diesel engine” (13).
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