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Ford Excursion Engine problems by year

156 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Ford Excursion's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Engine complaints by model year

YearEngine complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Engine recalls

Latest Excursion engine complaints

2004 Ford ExcursionElectrical systemEngine & coolingFuel system

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...

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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 Incident Electrical system · Engine · Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11405521
2002 Ford ExcursionEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford excursion. The contact stated that each time she drove the vehicle, it stalled without warning. After the failures, all the warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road and waited a minute or more to restart the vehicle. Sometimes, it took up to four attempts before the vehicle would restart. When the vehicle was restarted, it hesitated to move. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was...

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diagnosed, but the technician could not find a failure code. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and informed the contact that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 07v553000 (engine and engine cooling). No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 210,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11253362
2004 Ford ExcursionSteeringElectrical systemEngine & cooling

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...

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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 nhtsa campaign number: 05v270000 (electrical system). The approximate failure mileage was 59,000.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11205210
2003 Ford ExcursionEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford excursion. While driving approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after several attempts. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that there was an injector failure. The vehicle was not repaired. A local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 200,106. *Tr

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11165134
2003 Ford ExcursionAcceleration & cruise controlEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford excursion. While driving 70 mph, the vehicle accelerated independently to approximately 75-80 mph. The contact had to apply excessive force to the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle. Also, the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in a recall. No further assistance was offered. The approximate failure mileage was 123,000.

Filed Incident Vehicle speed control · EngineNHTSA 11149909
2003 Ford ExcursionEngine & cooling

Faulty exhaust manifold bolts break off and cause excessive noise, exhaust enters the drivers cabin, vehicle will not pass emissions inspection and is expensive to repair. I have 4 ford vehicles with this problem. First incident was at around 50,000 miles and 48 months after purchase. Ford refused to make repairs under any portion of the factory warranty. They claim lifetime emissions warranty doesn't cover it, nor the 100,000 powertrain warranty. I have spent over $8000.00 Making repairs to these exhaust manifolds. Triton v-10 gas engine.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11046166
2003 Ford ExcursionElectrical systemLightsEngine & cooling

The inter lights stay on anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour after you turn truck off, the low range 4x4 will not disengage until you back up for about 1/2 mile electrical system keeps turning the truck off shows battery light then glow plug light shuts engine off and have to jump the truck then it runs for 45 minutes and jump it again

Filed Incident Electrical system · Exterior lighting · EngineNHTSA 10981355
2002 Ford ExcursionEngine & cooling

I started my truck after sitting for 36 hours and what sounded like bad exhaust leak ..After being checked out by mechanic found that a spark plug and coil has been spit out of motor ..I had them repace spark plug and coil on top which repaired the problem ..Today I was driving to town 10 miles and after stoppi g to get gas the noise started again !

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10820717
2001 Ford ExcursionEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford excursion. While traveling at 70 mph, the speed began to reduce. The vehicle was towed to a dealer where it was diagnosed that thread gave way on the motor head. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10767514
2001 Ford ExcursionEngine & cooling

#7 Spark plug blew out of the spark plug hole. Spark plugs were last replaced by a local ford dealer in 2011. Internet research shows this failure and defective cylinder heads to be common in this engine, v-10 6.8L.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10730463
2001 Ford ExcursionEngine & cooling

A spark plug blew out of the engine. While I realize that there was no collateral damage this time, my truck has nine more opportunities to do it again. My daughter and 4 year old grandson were stranded on the side of the road in 32 degree temps. Her cell phone had died and she had to walk to a phone (child in tow). There is enormous proof that this is a rampant problem with ford engines and has cost consumers thousands of dollars to repair yet you choose not to hold them liable and have even allowed them to cover up a problem. Why? Http://www.Consumeraffairs.Com/automotive/ford_spark.Html http://www.Consumeraffairs.Com/news04/2007/05/ford_techs_spark_plugs.Html *js

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10681793
2001 Ford ExcursionEngine & cooling

The spark plug blew out of the engine. This causes damage to the head and blow the ignition coil to bits. After looking online this appears to be a very common problem. *Tr

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10651065

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