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Ford Excursion Visibility problems by year

23 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Ford Excursion's visibility & wipers. Windshields, wipers, defrosters, mirrors, backup cameras and glare.

Visibility complaints by model year

YearVisibility complaintsCrashesInjuriesRecalls
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Visibility recalls

Latest Excursion visibility complaints

2004 Ford ExcursionFuel systemVisibility & wipers

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

Filed Incident Fuel system, gasoline · VisibilityNHTSA 10578586
2001 Ford ExcursionVisibility & wipers

The windshield on my excursion cracked along the bottom from the heat and cold about 3'' up along the whole length of the windshield. This happened to my sons 2001 f250 same way. There was no reason as nothing hit the window. *Tr

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10496328
2001 Ford ExcursionVisibility & wipers

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford excursion. The contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the windshield wipers began to shut on and off intermittently. The manufacturer was contacted in regards to nhtsa campaign id number: 01v258000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: motor) but the contact was informed that the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10381538
2001 Ford ExcursionElectrical systemVisibility & wipersSeats & seat beltsBody, doors & structure

I have a 2001 excursion and the driver's side seat belt pops free by it's self several times during a couple of hours of driving. Dealer said it wasn't covered. I also had the windows & door locks stop working back in 2006. It needed a new gem module and some fuse panel work (due to a leak in the windshield seal from the factory). I finally saved up enough money to get everything fixed-- roughly $1100.00. The rep. From the window company said he has seen several like this himself. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Visibility · Seat belts · Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 10252327
2004 Ford ExcursionElectrical systemVisibility & wipersBody, doors & structure

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford excursion. The contact stated that the entire vehicle is electronic. He stated that the speedometer does not work, the windows occasionally roll up and down, the door locks do not open, and the temperature gauge works intermittently. The vehicle was purchased used and the dealer stated that they cannot repair the failures. The vin is not included in the recall. The nhtsa campaign id number was unknown. The failure mileage was 90,000.

Filed Incident Electrical system · Visibility · Latches / locks / linkagesNHTSA 10244874
2002 Ford ExcursionElectrical systemVisibility & wipersBody, doors & structureEquipment & accessories

I have several issues, both back door windows have fallen off track and won't stay up. This happened in september of 07 and a few months later the second rear window did the same. I have to use clear packaging tape to hold them up. The key to the ignition will not turn unless I use something with a hard end and tap it several times. When the ignition problem first happened in september of 2006 I called ford road side service and they recommended tapping the key several times and said they had a growing complaint of...

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this. My trunk lock latch often gets stuck too. Jan of 2003 the radio shorts in and out, I never know if it's going to stay on. Lastly the passenger rear door look doesn't latch, I think this happened in late 2003 or early 2004. *Tr

Filed Incident Electrical system · Visibility · Latches / locks / linkages · EquipmentNHTSA 10235530
2003 Ford ExcursionVisibility & wipers

Ford taurus 2003, windshield was hit with a stone while driving on highway on may 10, 2007, a chip was visible and within a few days became a 12 inch crack. Had replaced at a cost of $197.34. *Tr

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10191808
2004 Ford ExcursionVisibility & wipers

We were driving in our 2004 ford excursion on a 4 lane road with no other vehicles in sight. The back window exploded, almost causing us to run off the road. When we stopped and looked at the vehicle there were no holes in the window, it was all hanging to the tint in a million pieces. No object struck the window. When we took the vehicle to the dealer they stated that it would not be warranted because they could not tell if it was a defect or not, so it would be up to us to pay for it. I asked about the...

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problem with the ford excursion back windows shattering since this is also one of their suv's. They denied any knowledge of problems with windows shattering. Yet, there was a recall in 2002. As of yet the vehicle has not been repaired. *Jb

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10163878
2003 Ford ExcursionVisibility & wipers

About one year ago, my son through a small pebble at the rear side window of my ford excursion. The window shattered. The auto glass mechanic said he though the glass was faulty. Ford would not pay. A week ago, I shut the rear window of my truck and the glass shattered. Again, ford refused to repair it. This time, there was no rock involved. The glass is defective. I've read on the internet that since the truck was hurting ford's "green" rating, they decided to use the black plastic from 2-liter soda bottles to manufacture the excursion's glass to make it more friendly to the environment. *Nm

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10139537
2003 Ford ExcursionTransmission & drivetrainVisibility & wipersSeats & seat belts

I have an eddie bauer edition expedition (2003) . This unit came with outside rear view mirrors that tilt down and inward when you put the car in reverse to assist you in backing up. The issue I have had since it was purchased new is that the mirrors do not return to thier original position consistently once you put the venicle back into a forward gear. This issue becomes a safety issue once out on the roadways as when I go to pass I can't see if there are any vechicles in the lane I need to get into. Harold...

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zeigler auto group sold me the car in kalamazoo, michigan. They have told me there is no problem with the mirrors and have done so more than once. Can you help get this resolved. The drivers seat also doesn't return to its programed position and this is an imtermitten problem which zeigler had fixed once and its starting to act up again! Also I've had rear end work done more than twice and its starting to howl once again. They actually replaced it once completely and repaired it twice, is thier an issue with the rear ends on this model year? Thanking you in advance for your time and consideration on these matters. Respectfully gary a. Anspaugh

Filed Incident Power train · Visibility · SeatsNHTSA 10128707
2002 Ford ExcursionVisibility & wipers

We recieved a recall notice on two of our ford explorers. It was concerning the glass in the lift gate. The recall stated that the glass could fall out and injure the person openning the window. We had the recall done on two of our vehicles. About 90 days after we had the vehicle repaired the glass did fall out on one of our detectives. We had the window fixed and ford charged us 1029.67 For the repair. Our concern is two fold. Obviously the original problem still persist and the safty issue is a...

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factor. Also we feel that ford should know that the problem is still present and stand behind the repair and figure out another fix. I have gotten no where with ford locally or at their customer relations center

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10124840
2002 Ford ExcursionVisibility & wipers1 injury

Contact states: 2002 ford excursion serious design defect in rear hatch door system. If bottom doors are shut after hatch is lowered,hatch down first and then shut the door very lightly the rear window shattered and crashed to the ground. No warning sticker, but there was directions in the owner's manual. Went to ford dealer and did not get any results.*Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10119604
2004 Ford ExcursionVisibility & wipers

While vehicle was parked for 3 hours and rear cargo window shattered. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10115380
2002 Ford ExcursionVisibility & wipers

The rear glass of my ford explorer xlt 2002 "explode" when the glass was attempt to be closed. Pieces of glass traveled about 10 feet from the origin. No one was injured. The glass was completely broken without an apparent reason. Now I can not use my car due to the brokenglass. A report was filled with the local police in order to make a report to the car insurer. A new glass will be bought and the price is about $1300 and the half rear door need to be painted at about $150 usd.*Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10108249
2003 Ford ExcursionVisibility & wipers

While driving 40 mph driver noticed smoke coming from the driver's power window switch. The driver was able to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that power window switch needed to be replaced, and replaced it. However, the problem recurred. *Ak

Filed Incident VisibilityNHTSA 10107234

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