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2003 Ford Excursion: won't start

5 of the 106 complaints about the 2003 Ford Excursion describe won't start.

owner complaints
5
of this car's complaints
5%
typical mileage
77,965
recalls
1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 96 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below

Won't start by model year

  • 2005
    2
  • 2004
    1
  • 2003
    5
  • 2002
    1
  • 2001
    1
  • 2000
    2

What owners say

Filed Jun 15, 2010 · Electrical · 136,000 miles · MI

We own a 2003, diesel ford excursion. Late on 6/10 as we were going down a steep curve the engine stalled. We lost all power. It took all my husband's strength to keep the truck on the road, without power steering. The braking system was diminished. This could have been a potential disaster for our family, we had 2 children in the vehicle as well. He managed to get us somewhat off to the side of the road. The vehicle would not start. This is a very dangerous, potentially life-threatening malfunction of the ford excursion. We had the vehicle towed to the local ford for investigation and found out that the wire harness is defective and needs to be replaced. We investigated this problem and found other reports with similar description have been reported. Ford needs to do something about this defect, it is a potential accident waiting to happen without warning. Thank goodness the circumstances were such that we were okay. We shudder to think if this had happened while I, the wife as driving or on a busy freeway. We don't want another person to experience this, when they don't have to if the problem is corrected. It is an obvious problem.

Filed Feb 24, 2010 · Engine · 6,000 miles · VA

2003 ford excursion will sporadically not start. When this happens, it will crank but will not fire. It will not start with a jump start. Typically, after several tries the battery will drain. At that point it will start with a jump start. It also usually starts after it sits for at least 1 day. This sporadic incident has been occurring over 6 months. I've had it checked 4 times by a trusted and capable auto service center. They have run comprehensive diagnostics, reviewed every possible source of the problems, have researched every possible issue and have found nothing. Otherwise the vehicle runs well - when it starts. The latest incident was today feb. 24, 2010. This has occurred at least 10 times in 6 months.

Filed Jun 19, 2009 · Fuel system · 98,000 miles · OH

My 2003 ford excursion with a 6.0l diesel has been surging and will stall suddenly and without warning. It has caused several near collisions. The dealer had to replace the icp sensor. Apparently this was recalled in 2004 models and newer but not the 2003 model. I feel that I have fallen through the cracks because ford didn't start installing the 6.0l in the 2003 model until late in the model years. Seems like they forgot about me and my truck has the exact same dangerous condition as the 2004 models.

Filed Mar 23, 2008 · Electrical, Engine · 77,965 miles · AZ

Over the last 1 1/2 year, veh dies and wont restart or slower to start eventually will not start. All gauges go full tilt, ABS light comes on, loss of all electrical systems, will not restart, just clicks, then nothing. Have to disconnect and fully recharge batteries to restart,,,, then,,,, problem recurs in few weeks. New batteries 11/07, cam shaft sensor replaced 3/07. Code p0603.

Filed Aug 12, 2003 · Electrical · 9,550 miles · NJ

All guages went full tilt, ABS light came on, loss of power to electrical systems, vehicle was towed twice for same problem. Once vehicle turned off would not start just clicking. Dealer replaced battery twice.

Service bulletins that may apply

Related recalls

Engine and engine cooling: engine: dieselReported December 5, 2007 · 1,176,000 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 07V553000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2003 Ford Excursion won't start

Is won't start a common problem on the 2003 Ford Excursion?

5 of 106 owner complaints about the 2003 Ford Excursion (5%) mention won't start. The model year with the most reports is 2003.

Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2003 Ford Excursion?

There is 1 recall and 96 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.

Other symptoms on the 2003 Ford Excursion

Stalling 19Loss of power 7ABS 6Fire or smoke 6Adaptive cruise 5Check engine light 5Pulling 5

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