2005 Ford Excursion: sudden loss of power

5 of the 65 complaints about the 2005 Ford Excursion describe sudden loss of power.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 8%
typical mileage: 87,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 55 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Sudden loss of power by model year

2005
5
2004
5
2003
7
2002
6
2001
5
2000
4

What owners say

Filed Nov 14, 2016 · Electrical, Fuel system · 88,000 miles · CA

While driving the truck the accelerator becomes nonresponsive and soon after the truck shuts down, complete power loss. Very difficult to steer and brake. It will start back up most of the time, but on occasion it will take 20 to 30 minutes to re-start. Ford has a recall for this # 05s34. My VIN indicates that my excursion isn't under this recall, but this is exactly what is happening. This event happens on city streets and highways, while driving or sitting at a stop sign or stop light. This event has become more frequent as my wife will no longer drive it do to the vehicles handling/breaking issues without power so I only drive it on weekends. It happens at least once a day sometimes repeatedly within seconds after restarting and sometimes never again during the weekend. It also is not time or distance related. It has happened leaving our house and it has happened 20 minutes into a drive. Very sporadic

Filed Nov 24, 2012 · Engine, Fuel system · 106,000 miles · KS

While merging onto 75mph highway, without warning, vehicle lost all power making steering nearly impossible. We were able to move onto shoulder just at the point where highway and on ramp met. We could not restart vehicle and had we made it onto highway, could have very easily been rear ended by oncoming traffic. This is the second time we have lost complete power with this vehicle. We had same situation in july and had paid over two thousand dollars to have fuel system repaired. Ford had recall on this but our truck's VIN did not fall under recall. However, have concerns for others who have vehicles whose vins are not part of the recall. Another family may not be as fortunate as we were yesterday. Ford is aware of these issues and I hope ford does not wait until lives are lost due to their faulty vehicles!

Filed Aug 25, 2010 · Engine · 55,371 miles · MO

Driving on interstate at 70 MPH, vehicle had a complete loss of power. Traveling with family in the vehicle had to bring to a stop on the side of the road with no power assistance. Mo highway patrol (motorist assist) had to be called to locate tow truck as we were in the middle of nowhere. We were told ford has given assistance on the repair of this specific engine on other vehicles, pick up or large van, however they are ignoring the same repairs and failures with this engine in the excursions.

Filed Jan 11, 2010 · Engine · 62,158 miles · OR

Vehicle was backing down the driveway and the motor started surging and blowing white smoke. I lost all power and slammed into my trailer. This is a known failure of the egr valve I have had it replaced and cleaned five times. The truck loose all braking power and steering power when the truck dies. They have had many known and documented issues in the ambulance industry.

Filed Dec 9, 2009 · Engine · 87,000 miles · VA

My vehicle randomly experiences engine stalls while driving. It has stalled while traveling up to 40 MPH in traffic. When it stalls I lose power brakes and steering. I've had the vehicle at the dealer off and on for approximately two months and they are unable to fix the problem.