2002 Ford Excursion problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (15) · Vehicle Speed Control (14) · Engine And Engine Cooling (14)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
89 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (1)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights 2011-07-13 · campaign 11V352000 · 26,715 vehicles
Defect: 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 EQU
Risk: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
Service bulletins (124)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering 2018-10-02 · DOR-B8H4Z-11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a front upper ball joint. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. excessive friction in the ball joint assembly may cause a perceptible increase in steering effort.
Power Train 2008-05-26 · CSP-48B01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: vehicles mistakenly charged $100 powertrain warranty deductible for fuel injector repair or repairs. no model or model years provided. *pe econoline, excursion and f-series super duty vehicles, model years 2002-2005. updated 10/24/08. *pe csc letter was received. updated 10/27/0
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 2007-10-01 · 07212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. updated 2/23/10. *pe
Service Brakes, Air 2007-09-19 · 071110 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes. *nj
Fuel System, Other 2006-01-01 · 19015 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
fuel conditioner. low power, poor fuel economy, fuel gelling in cold weather, excessive white smoke on cold start, hard start, or coking of components exposed to exhaust. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling 2005-11-14 · 041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 124 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-09-26 · Suspension“as i was driving the transfer case and drive shaft dropped out of truck. broken bolts and no warning.…”
2021-03-29 · Structure:body · 201,352 mi“large patches of paint topcoat peeling from vehicle roof, absolutely no evidence of primer having bonded/ adhering to separated topcoat, peeled paint is identical on both sides, obviously primer intended to integrate topcoat with substrate was faulty and not acceptable.…”
2019-09-05 · Engine · 210,000 mi“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…”
2019-06-06 · Tires:tread/Belt · 170,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford excursion equipped with toyo open country r/t tires (na), size: lt285/75/r16. while driving 65 mph, the rear passenger tire experienced tread separation. prior to the failure, the rear driver's tire was replaced by allen tire (located at 1725 superior ave, costa mesa, ca 92627, (949) 646-5236) due to a bulge in the …”
2018-05-25 · Wheels · 136,896 mi · 💥 crash“had a b f goodrich lt315/75r16d all terrain ko, dot: bfauhx111211, front left tire explode without any warning, was driving north on highway 65, about 16 miles south of branson, mo. i was traveling around 65 mph in the right hand lane on a clear dry day with minimal traffic. the tires were purchased on 4-23-11, sam's club #6361, vehicle had…”
2018-03-28 · Power Train“was driving on highway and vehicle all of a sudden lost power kept pressing the gas pedal and it wouldn't go as felt like you wanted to turn off it would stall we have checked everything in the truck engine everything and everything seems good transmission does not have any metal shavings i did notice that for some reason the electrical panel have …”
2018-01-15 · Steering · 259,000 mi · 💥 crash“while backing the vehicle i felt a pop and then there was no steering control. i looked under the vehicle and found that the tie rod connection to the pitman arm had snapped.…”
2017-06-27 · Tires:tread/Belt · 166,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford excursion equipped with sunfull mont-pro ht781 tires, size: lt265/75/16. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle vibrated abnormally. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the contact was informed that the rear passenger side tire tread separated, which caused a bubble in the tire. within less …”
2016-08-21 · Engine“i have a 2002 ford excursions and 2 time spark plug ejection from the motor.…”
2016-01-17 · Engine · 167,000 mi“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 …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.