2004 Ford Excursion problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (7) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel (6) · Electrical System:wiring (5)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
78 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 (151)
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.
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2023-09-07 · SSM 51909 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
when performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving mercon sp, mercon lv has replaced all versions of mercon sp and can be used going forward. mixing mercon lv and mercon sp in the same transmission is acceptable. after 30-jun-2023, mercon sp atf will no longer be manufactured and wi
Power Train 2021-02-10 · RFI20210210_624- · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this sku is a transmission line. the customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the connector. the transmission line connector may have an incorrect thread size, which will prevent it from being installed.
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.
Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe 2016-09-21 · SSM 46085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the powertrain control/emissions diagnosis (pc/ed) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (etbs). the etc_act and etc_dsd pids should not used to diagnose possible etb concerns. the ids has a limited refresh rate when reading these pids and cannot display quickly enough to
Power Train:automatic Transmission 2014-05-01 · ASI-44534 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion, f-53 motorhome chassis, low cab forward. *pe
Power Train:automatic Transmission:torque Converter 2014-02-01 · ASI-44404 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ford: on some trucks, there is a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21, is less than 5 volts, disconnect the engine cooling fan clutch, electronically, and recheck voltage. model 2003-2007 f super duty, 2004-2010 e series, 2003-2005 excursion.
Showing the 6 most recent of 151 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-08-12 · Unknown Or Other“was driving home from work at a light on a uphill street and all of a sudden lost all power engine shut down was extremely hard to slam vehicle into park was in very high traffic road at a very busy time of day!! had to get towed vehicle would just crank n no start …”
2021-03-30 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 59,000 mi“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 dra…”
2019-12-02 · Power Train · 200,000 mi · 💥 crash“car was sitting, engine running, in park for 10 minutes and then suddenly with no one inside, moved forward and crashed into the window of a business. there was a witness there.…”
2019-09-09 · Tires“bought mickey thompson atz 305 70 16 in april. have tread separation…”
2019-07-06 · Air Bags · 312,000 mi“the air bag clockspring has broken which as triggered a airbag light also my horn and controls have stopped working. the clockspring has been discontinued and isnt available. need a solution to this asap…”
2019-05-02 · Steering · 59,000 mi“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) wher…”
2018-10-05 · Service Brakes“2004 ford excursion. consumer writes in regard to brake failure from ruptured brake line. *as *tr…”
2015-07-11 · Vehicle Speed Control · 137,000 mi“it will not disengage when cruise control is in use. it continues to do this if used. …”
2015-02-09 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 24,096 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford excursion. the contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle failed to accelerate without warning. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the technician diagnosed that the fuel injection control module needed to be replaced. no repairs were made to the vehicle. the manufacturer was mad…”
2015-01-10 · Air Bags · 116,000 mi · 💥 crash“after being cut off and losing control of the vehicle i hit the guard rail head on and then the vehicle flipped. the air bags did not deploy. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.