Worst 2004 Ford Excursion Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Electrical System:Wiring
Engine Problems
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2004 Ford Excursion.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 10 | — | — | 88,522 mi | |
| Electrical System:Wiring | 8 | — | — | 88,809 mi | |
| Engine Problems | 7 | — | — | 87,500 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel | 7 | — | — | 65,160 mi | |
| Unintended Acceleration | 7 | 1 | — | 88,600 mi | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 6 | — | — | 56,812 mi | |
| Engine & Cooling | 5 | — | — | 63,046 mi | |
| Diesel Fuel System | 4 | — | — | — | |
| Airbags | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Gasoline Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Automatic Transmission | 3 | 1 | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Side/Rear Glass | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Headlight/Taillight Failures | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Latches / Locks | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seat Belt Issues | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Seats:Mid/Rear Assembly | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Brakes | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Suspension:Front | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood | 1 | — | 1 | — |
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Recalls for 2004 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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2004 Ford Excursion — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2004 Ford Excursion reliable?
What are common problems with the 2004 Ford Excursion?
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Does the 2004 Ford Excursion have any recalls?
Should I buy a 2004 Ford Excursion?
Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Ford Excursion reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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