2002 Ford Excursion problems
Owners have filed 150 complaints about the 2002 Ford Excursion with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling accounts for 20.7% of them — narrowly the most common, ahead of tires at 18.7%.
Complaints150
Crashes18
Fires9
Injuries11
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Engine and engine cooling 20.7% · 31
Tires 18.7% · 28
Vehicle speed control 10.7% · 16
Service brakes, hydraulic 10.0% · 15
Electrical system 6.7% · 10
Engine 4.0% · 6
Structure 4.0% · 6
Steering 3.3% · 5
Severity
Of those complaints, 18 describe a crash, 9 describe a fire and 11 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 5 model years of the Ford Excursion in this data, 2002 ranks 3rd by complaint volume — 2000 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 5 in the last three years against 7 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 64,525 miles.
In owners' own words
: The contact stated while merging with traffic on the interstate at 55mph, a spark plug blew upward into the engine which caused the vehicle to stall and operate at a reduced speed. The contact managed to pull the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer. The dealer suggested replacing the engine because of the damage sustained by the spark plug, but no repairs were made. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 79,284 miles
2002 Ford Excursion, limited. Engine stalls when coming to stop at traffic signs, signals. Will restart in park but die immediately upon being put back in gear. Has been to authorized Ford service dealership, now 5 times, multiple testing with flight recorders, multiple part replacements, still no appropriate resolve. Currently back at dealership for another probable excuse, without definitive correction. Engine and engine cooling · reported at 3,017 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Ford Excursion. The contact received two safety recall notices for nhtsa campaign id number 07v553000 (engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel). He took the vehicle to the dealer for repair and was informed that there were no safety recalls on his vehicle. There had been no failure to date. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage was 104,000. Engine and engine cooling
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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