2004 Ford Excursion: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 95 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is engine and engine cooling (20% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Jul 2011
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Was driving home from work at a light on a uphill street and all of a sudden lost all power engine shut down was extremely hard to slam vehicle into park was in very high traffic road at a very busy time of day!! Had to get towed vehicle would just crank n no start”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Mar 2021
“Car was sitting, engine running, in park for 10 minutes and then suddenly with no one inside, moved forward and crashed into the window of a business. There was a witness there.”Owner report · Power Train · Dec 2019
“The air bag clockspring has broken which as triggered a airbag light also my horn and controls have stopped working. The clockspring has been discontinued and isnt available. Need a solution to this asap”Owner report · Air Bags · Jul 2019
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“Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford excursion. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the fuel injection control module needed to be replaced. No repairs were made to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 24,096.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Feb 2015
“After being cut off and losing control of the vehicle I hit the guard rail head on and then the vehicle flipped. The air bags did not deploy. *tr”Owner report · Air Bags · Jan 2015
“While driving along a local road, the vehicle was maneuvered abruptly to the left to avoid wildlife. The rear seat occupant stated that the seat belt "broke". After investigating it was found that the driver side middle row passenger seat belt stitching failed at the point where the belt loops around the anchor point mounted to the floor. The seat belt had pulled free of the anchor point. *tr”Owner report · Seat Belts · Sep 2014
“When using cruise control, the cruise control will not turn off when pushing the brake. I literally have to pound on the brake to disable the cruise control. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford excursion. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the fuel injector control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileage was 197,867. The VIN was not available.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · May 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford excursion. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 mph the engine stalled without prior warning. The engine was able to be restarted after ten minutes and resumed normally, however all of the power windows failed to operate. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the fuel injection control module was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 94,000. Updated 6/24/14*cn updated 06/26/2014 *js”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Mar 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford excursion. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to restart. The contact referenced NHTSA 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.”Owner report · Electrical System · Nov 2013
When filing, owners marked a crash in 4 of these complaints and injuries in 3 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 2 campaigns
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.
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.
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
How other years compare
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Is the 2004 Ford Excursion reliable?
NHTSA has 95 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2004 Ford Excursion. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling (20% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2004 Ford Excursion problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 83,750 miles or less.
Does the 2004 Ford Excursion have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning electrical system:wiring. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.