Worst 2003 Ford Excursion Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Ford Excursion.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 19 | 2 | 5 | 92,897 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 9 | — | 1 | 22,448 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 8 | — | — | 47,482 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 7 | — | 1 | 40,507 mi | |
| Tire Defects | 7 | 1 | — | 10,713 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 6 | — | — | 75,661 mi | |
| Steering Defects | 6 | 1 | — | 138,500 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 6 | 1 | 1 | 107,920 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 5 | — | — | 91,026 mi | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip | 5 | 1 | — | 38,192 mi | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Structural Problems | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension Failures | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Exterior Lighting:Headlights | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Back Over Prevention:Warnings:External/Pedestrian Alert | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Instrument Cluster | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Ignition:Anti-Theft:Control Module | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Software | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Interior/Under Dash | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | — | — |
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Recalls for 2003 Ford Excursion
1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting ~26,715 vehicles.
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.
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2003 Ford Excursion — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2003 Ford Excursion reliable?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
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