Ford Excursion Problems by Year: Complaints and Recalls

Ford Excursion years to avoid

No model year of the Ford Excursion stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

All model years combined.

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

Year	Score	Complaints	Top problem	Typical mileage	Recalls	Crashes
2010	95	1	Engine		0	0
2005	84	65	Engine	84,000	2	2
2004	77	95	Engine	82,500	2	4
2003	72	106	Engine	57,000	5	6
2002	65	129	Engine	63,050	4	13
2001	45	209	Tires	82,000	6	17
2000	-	532	Tires	80,000	5	37
1999	-	7	Electrical	85,000	1	0
1997	-	1	Lights		1	0

What years of the Ford Excursion should you avoid?

No single model year of the Ford Excursion has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Ford Excursion?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Ford Excursion?

Tires, with 286 complaints across all years, followed by engine (242) and electrical (151).

How many recalls does the Ford Excursion have?

11 recalls between 1997 and 2010. The 2001 model year has the most, with 6.

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