Is the Ford Excursion Reliable?

20002005 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints. Updated daily from federal safety databases.

35/ 100Poor
27
Total Recalls
1236
Owner Complaints
92
Reported Injuries
9
Reported Deaths

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Ford Excursion Reliability by Year

Model YearRecallsComplaintsReliability ScoreRating
2005265
59
Fair
2004295
59
Fair
20035146
41
Poor
20025174
38
Poor
20017206
12
Poor
20006550
0
Poor

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the Excursion Compares to Similar Vehicles

Ford Excursion35/100
Suv Category Average68/100

The Excursion scores 33 points below the average suv. Consider checking years with lower complaint volumes.

Known Ford Excursion Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

TIRES
286
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
171
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
108
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
78
POWER TRAIN
58
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
56

Based on 1236 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Ford Excursion reliable?+

The Ford Excursion scores 35/100 on our reliability index — rated "Poor." Across 6 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 27 recall campaigns and 1236 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year Excursion is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2005 Excursion achieved the highest reliability score of 59/100 with 2 recalls and 65 complaints.

How many miles does a Excursion last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Ford Excursion owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used Excursion will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

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