Ford Excursion Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Ford Excursion model year (2000–2005) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, deaths, and injuries. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Ford Excursion Years to Avoid
3 recalls · 321 complaints
25 reported injuries
4 reported deaths
Top issue: TIRES
Problem score: 400
3 recalls · 131 complaints
5 reported injuries
Top issue: TIRES
Problem score: 150
3 recalls · 83 complaints
3 reported injuries
Top issue: TIRES
Problem score: 98
Best Ford Excursion Years to Buy
0 recalls · 39 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 43
4 recalls · 61 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 81
1 recall · 79 complaints
Main area: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Problem score: 94
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Ford Excursion — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Deaths | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 39 | 2 | — | 43 | Good |
| 2004 | 1 | 79 | 6 | — | 94 | Good |
| 2003 | 4 | 61 | 4 | — | 81 | Good |
| 2002 | 3 | 83 | 3 | — | 98 | Good |
| 2001 | 3 | 131 | 5 | — | 150 | Caution |
| 2000 | 3 | 321 | 25 | 4 | 400 | Avoid |
All 6 model years shown. Deaths and injuries from NHTSA complaint filings. Higher problem scores indicate more reported safety issues.
Ford Excursion Shopping Guide by Era
Pre-2013
Proceed with CautionOlder Excursion models have more accumulated wear and a larger recall history. These are higher-risk purchases without documented maintenance records and a clean VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year Excursion should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2000 Ford Excursion if possible. It has 3 recalls, 321 owner complaints, and 4 reported deaths. The overall problem score is 400 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year Excursion to buy?+
The 2005 Ford Excursion is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 43. It has only 0 recalls and 39 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which Excursion has the fewest problems?+
The 2005, 2003, 2004 model years have the fewest documented problems. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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