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2004 Ford Excursion electrical problems

21 complaints (22% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 96,000.

owner complaints
21
of this car's complaints
22%
typical mileage
96,000
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Wiring
    8
  • Alternator/generator/regulator
    2
  • Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
    1
  • Wiring: front underhood
    1
  • 12v/24v/48v battery
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Excursion electrical problems in other years

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Related recalls

Electrical system: wiringReported June 10, 2005 · 180,104 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 05V270000 · Recall details

Related investigations

Engine stallingOpened February 15, 2005, closed November 2, 2005

In a june 7, 2005 letter, ford notified odi that it would be conducting a safety recall of approximately 180,000 ford f-super duty, excursion and e-series vehicles equipped with 6.0l diesel engines to correct two wiring related conditions that could result in engine stall (the federal safety agency recall no. 05v‑270, ford no. 05s34).the affected vehicles were built between september 29, 2003 and may 31, 2004.according to ford, vehicles with the conditions may stall without warning and may or may not restart.ford will instruct owners of vehicles included in the recall to take their vehicles to a dealer to have the fuel injector control module wire harness upgraded or replaced and or have a new injection control pressure sensor connector installed.during a may 2005 presentation to odi, ford identified a number of potential failure mechanisms that could affect engine performance in various segments of the subject vehicle population, including the wiring conditions addressed by 05v‑270.the wiring conditions, which both affect engine fueling, were the most likely conditions to result in engine stall.the recalled vehicles comprise approximately 43% of the subject vehicle population and account for 75 of the 113 odi reports that have a valid VIN (66%).the voq complaint rate for the recall population is 45/100k while the rate for vehicles outside the recall population is 17/100k and their trend (by date of receipt) is declining.based on the analysis, odi believes ford?s actions are sufficient to address the current safety risks and the investigation is thus closed.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that a safety related defect does not exist.further action will be taken if warranted by future circumstances.

EA05003

What 2004 Ford Excursion owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 30, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 59,000 miles · MA

Total loss of engine power massive amount black soot exiting exhaust while driving recall # 05v270000 was not performed on vehicle ( I am the original owner) never received notice in mail and dealer somehow missed this "work" and ford should have followed through on this situation. Other repairs done to this vehicle to "fix" this problem was to drain the fuel tank (algae in fuel was the excuse-no algae) fuel pump and filter rail (not problem) two turbochargers were replaced due to excessive sooting (one warranty one at my expense) egr valves and a cam sensor (ford knows the problems exist because ford discountinued the 6.0 litre motor) this problem has occured multiple times over my ownership.

Filed May 2, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 59,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford excursion. While driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact placed the gear into neutral, while in traffic, and restarted the vehicle. Afterwards, the vehicle was able to drive normally. The vehicle was taken to future ford lincoln (located at 650 automall dr, roseville, ca 95661, (888) 656-7577) where a wiggle test was performed because a failure code could not be found. The injection control pressure was replaced with a used part. The contact stated that the vehicle was worse after the replacement of the used part and the steering wheel became difficult to steer. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer who stated that a wire harness was needed to repair the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 05v270000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

Filed Jan 17, 2014 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford excursion. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign I.d. Number 05v270000 (electrical system) and called the manufacturer, who advised that the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Jul 2, 2013 · Airbags, Electrical · 98,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford excursion. The contact stated that the horn would sound independently without the engine being powered on. The contact had to disconnect the fuse to stop the horn from sounding. The contact took the vehicle to a dealer, who stated that the horn, air bag and cruise control needed to be replaced. The dealer did not state why the horn would sound without it being engaged. The contact stated that the unit had been replaced previously but the repair did not remedy the issue. The failure mileage was 98,000.

Filed Mar 4, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 101,000 miles · IN

While driving the vehicle, it will go into a reduce power mode or sometimes stall. This has happened at various speeds, from around town to highway driving. Very dangerous condition when trying to make left turns and power is lost or engine stalls. Also engine fails to start or starts and stalls right away on occasion. Call ford customer relations and dealer and they tell me my VIN is not covered under the recall. I am experiencing the same symptoms but I am not covered. Don't want to spend more money at dealer if they don't know what is happening and how to fix it.

Filed Jun 9, 2011 · Electrical · 97,000 miles · OR

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford excursion. The contact was driving approximately 25 MPH, the engine stalled without any warning lights illuminating on the instrument panel. The engine restarted momentarily and the vehicle resumed as normal. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and diagnosed. The failure was related to the injection control sensor. There was a recall related to the defect under the federal safety agency campaign id number 05v270000 (electrical system: wiring). The VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle was currently being repaired. The manufacturer was made aware that the failure occurred intermittently. The failure mileage was 97,000. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 09/07/2011 *ln

Filed Jun 1, 2011 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford excursion. The contact stated the engine was turned off, and failed to restart. A certified technician replaced the fuse relay. Seven months later, the identical failure recurred and the fuse relay was replaced a second time. Most recent, the fuse relay was replaced each time the engine was turned off in order for the vehicle to restart normally. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Dec 7, 2010 · Acceleration, Electrical · 82,300 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford excursion. The contact was stopped at a light when the vehicle attempted to accelerate forward. The contact stated that the brakes were applied during the failure. The following day, the vehicle failed to start and was towed to an authorized dealer. The dealer advised him that the vehicle would need a new injection control pressure sensor and a fuel injection control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 05v27000 (electrical system: wiring) and was advised by the dealer and the manufacture that his VIN was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 82,300 and the approximate current mileage was 82,400. Updated 02/03/11*lj updated 02/11/11

Filed Nov 23, 2009 · Electrical · 138,883 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford excursion. When making left turns the vehicle will stall. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the computer and sensor were replaced at an expense of $1100. The vehicle was previously repaired according to recall # 05v270000 (electrical system:wiring). The failure mileage was 138,883.

Filed Nov 4, 2009 · Electrical · 96,000 miles · CO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford excursion. The fuel injection control module failed, which caused the engine to stall without warning. The manufacturer was notified, and he was advised that he vehicle identification number was excluded from recall #05v270000 (electrical system:wiring). He was not eligible for a free remedy. The failure mileage was 96,000. Updated 12/09/09 *bf updated 12/11/09.

Questions about the 2004 Ford Excursion electrical

Does the 2004 Ford Excursion have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the electrical of the 2004 Ford Excursion, 22% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2004 Ford Excursion electrical problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 96,000 miles.

Is there a recall for the 2004 Ford Excursion electrical?

Yes, 1 recall: 05V270000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

Other 2004 Ford Excursion problems

Engine 29Fuel system 12Acceleration 9Transmission 7Tires 6Brakes 5Visibility 5Airbags 3Body 3Lights 3Locks 3Seats 3Steering 3Suspension 3Seat belts 2Driver assistance 1

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