2003 FORD EXCURSION
5 recalls, 139 complaints - 202 TSBs
11V352000 Jul 13, 2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Defect Description
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 TH... Read more
Consequence
NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
09V399000 Oct 13, 2009
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS ... Read more
Consequence
A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Remedy
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN... Read more
07V553000 Dec 5, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
07V078000 Mar 6, 2007
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE, BURN, OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017, 05V388, AND 06V286)
04V327000 Jul 7, 2004
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES, THE ENGINE GROUND STUD THAT ATTACHES THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL EYELET TO THE ENGINE BLOCK MAY BE LOOSE.
Consequence
IF THE GROUND WIRE IS LOOSE, ELECTRICAL CURRENT MAY FLOW TO THE RADIO SUPPRESSION STRAP CAUSING IT TO HEAT AND POTENTIALLY MELT OR IGNITE ADJACENT COMPONENTS WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE GROUND STUD AND THE RADIO SUPPRESSION STRAP AND ADJACENT COMPONENTS WILL BE INSPECTED FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Complaint Statistics
139 total complaints
9 crashes 12 fires 10 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 19 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 9 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 8 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | 7 |
| TIRES | 7 |
| STEERING | 6 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 6 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 6 |
| ENGINE | 5 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 5 |
TIRES
Jan 2, 2023
Incident date: Dec 30, 2022
My wife, two young daughters, and I were traveling out of town for the New Year. As we were traveling southbound on I-85 between Greensboro, North Carolina and Thomasville, North Carolina, I started to notice that the vehicle was starting to vibrate. Over the course of the next +\- 10 miles the vi... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 8, 2021
Incident date: Jun 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Excursion. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the suspension made an abnormal popping sound. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact stated that an air bubble had formed on the front passenger’s side tire which he linked to the suspension f... Read more
STEERING
May 26, 2020
Incident date: Nov 1, 2016
THE VEHICLE HAS A STEERING ISSUE. IT WILL PULL TO THE RIGHT MOSTLY BUT OCCASIONALLY TO THE LEFT. SO YOU SPEND THE ENTIRE DRIVE CORRECTING THE WHEEL TO TRY TO KEEP THE VEHICLE IN THE ROAD. TOWING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH THIS ISSUE BECAUSE IT CAUSES THE TRAILER TO GO IN TO A SNAKING MOTION BECAUSE OF THE C... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 10, 2020
Incident date: Oct 15, 2016
PAVEMENT WAS WET...CIT WAS DARK ....A CAR SUDDENLY STOPPED IN THE ROADWAY..MY ANTI LOCK BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSING ME TO SKID INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME..CAUSING REAR DAMAGE TO IT...MY AIRBAG ALSO DID NOT DEPLOY..WAS GOING ABOUT 25MPH..BUT SEEMED TO INCREASE IN SPEED SKIDDING ON THE PAVEMENT IT CAUS... Read more
Crash
ENGINE
Jan 8, 2019
Incident date: Jan 6, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS AN INJECTOR FAILURE. THE VEH... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 7, 2018
Incident date: Oct 7, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY TO APPROXIMATELY 75-80 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO TH... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Nov 7, 2018
Incident date: Oct 7, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY TO APPROXIMATELY 75-80 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO TH... Read more
STEERING
May 17, 2018
Incident date: May 17, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE REVERSING THE VEHICLE, THE STEERING WHEEL FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL BOLTS WERE FRACTURED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 235,000... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 14, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2007
FAULTY EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS BREAK OFF AND CAUSE EXCESSIVE NOISE, EXHAUST ENTERS THE DRIVERS CABIN, VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS EMISSIONS INSPECTION AND IS EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. I HAVE 4 FORD VEHICLES WITH THIS PROBLEM. FIRST INCIDENT WAS AT AROUND 50,000 MILES AND 48 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE. FORD REFUSED T... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 14, 2017
Incident date: Jun 29, 2017
THE 6.8 AND 5.4 ENGINES HAVE BEEN FAILING DUE TO DEFECTIVE VALVE TRAIN CAM FOLLOWERS. I AM HAVING THE 3RD ENGINE INSTALLED IN MY EXCURSION. THE CAM FOLLOWERS ARE FAILING AND SPITTING THEM OUT CAUSING CATSTROPIC ENGINE FAILURE. I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH ANTHONY BARIANA WHO WORKS FOR HOLMAN DISTRIBU... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
May 13, 2017
Incident date: May 12, 2017
TAMARA RECALL WHILE DRIVING OR STOPPED THE CARS POWER DOES 100% SHUT OFF. NO CODES OR WARNING LIGHTS. IN DEC/2016 DRIVING ON A ON A EAST ON CHARLESTON BLVD IN NV, AFTER PULLING OUT OF CIT BANK PARKING LOT GOING ABOUT 45 MPH THE LIGHT TURNED RED AND WHEN I WENT TO BREAK THE PEDAL WAS HARD AND THAT'... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 13, 2017
Incident date: May 12, 2017
TAMARA RECALL WHILE DRIVING OR STOPPED THE CARS POWER DOES 100% SHUT OFF. NO CODES OR WARNING LIGHTS. IN DEC/2016 DRIVING ON A ON A EAST ON CHARLESTON BLVD IN NV, AFTER PULLING OUT OF CIT BANK PARKING LOT GOING ABOUT 45 MPH THE LIGHT TURNED RED AND WHEN I WENT TO BREAK THE PEDAL WAS HARD AND THAT'... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
May 13, 2017
Incident date: May 12, 2017
TAMARA RECALL WHILE DRIVING OR STOPPED THE CARS POWER DOES 100% SHUT OFF. NO CODES OR WARNING LIGHTS. IN DEC/2016 DRIVING ON A ON A EAST ON CHARLESTON BLVD IN NV, AFTER PULLING OUT OF CIT BANK PARKING LOT GOING ABOUT 45 MPH THE LIGHT TURNED RED AND WHEN I WENT TO BREAK THE PEDAL WAS HARD AND THAT'... Read more
Crash
1 injured
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Apr 28, 2017
Incident date: Apr 11, 2016
THE INTER LIGHTS STAY ON ANYWHERE FROM 30 MINUTES TO AN HOUR AFTER YOU TURN TRUCK OFF, THE LOW RANGE 4X4 WILL NOT DISENGAGE UNTIL YOU BACK UP FOR ABOUT 1/2 MILE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM KEEPS TURNING THE TRUCK OFF SHOWS BATTERY LIGHT THEN GLOW PLUG LIGHT SHUTS ENGINE OFF AND HAVE TO JUMP THE TRUCK THE... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 28, 2017
Incident date: Apr 11, 2016
THE INTER LIGHTS STAY ON ANYWHERE FROM 30 MINUTES TO AN HOUR AFTER YOU TURN TRUCK OFF, THE LOW RANGE 4X4 WILL NOT DISENGAGE UNTIL YOU BACK UP FOR ABOUT 1/2 MILE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM KEEPS TURNING THE TRUCK OFF SHOWS BATTERY LIGHT THEN GLOW PLUG LIGHT SHUTS ENGINE OFF AND HAVE TO JUMP THE TRUCK THE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 28, 2017
Incident date: Apr 11, 2016
THE INTER LIGHTS STAY ON ANYWHERE FROM 30 MINUTES TO AN HOUR AFTER YOU TURN TRUCK OFF, THE LOW RANGE 4X4 WILL NOT DISENGAGE UNTIL YOU BACK UP FOR ABOUT 1/2 MILE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM KEEPS TURNING THE TRUCK OFF SHOWS BATTERY LIGHT THEN GLOW PLUG LIGHT SHUTS ENGINE OFF AND HAVE TO JUMP THE TRUCK THE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 23, 2017
Incident date: Nov 18, 2016
THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT COME ON AND OFF AND MY TRUCK LOSES POWER AND IF YOU AT A STOP LIGHT THE TRUCK WILL CUT OFF. WHEN I TAKE TO THE SHOP THEY THAT THE TRANSMISSION IS GOING BAD BUT IT MAY BE ABLE TO BE ON A RECALL.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 31, 2015
Incident date: Oct 12, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER SPARKED A FIRE AND THE WIRING OF THE SHIFTER BEGAN TO MELT. THE VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN SMOKE SHORTLY AFTER THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY SHUT OFF THE VEHICLE AND DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 27, 2015
Incident date: Jan 3, 2014
AT NIGHT, IN FOG, IN DRIVEWAY, I TURNED ON HIGH BEAMS, DEFROSTERS, WIPERS AND LOWERED DRIVER WINDOW. A MAJOR SILVER ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT IN THE FUSE BREAKER BOX OVERHEATED MELTED AND POPPED. FORD'S INCOMPETENT ELECTRICAL ENGINEER'S DESIGN CAUSES CIRCUIT BOARD SILVER CIRCUITRY IN FUSE BOX TO MELT, WHIL... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 27, 2015
Incident date: Jan 3, 2014
AT NIGHT, IN FOG, IN DRIVEWAY, I TURNED ON HIGH BEAMS, DEFROSTERS, WIPERS AND LOWERED DRIVER WINDOW. A MAJOR SILVER ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT IN THE FUSE BREAKER BOX OVERHEATED MELTED AND POPPED. FORD'S INCOMPETENT ELECTRICAL ENGINEER'S DESIGN CAUSES CIRCUIT BOARD SILVER CIRCUITRY IN FUSE BOX TO MELT, WHIL... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 27, 2015
Incident date: May 12, 2014
AT TOP OF A HILL I STOPPED COMPLETELY AND SHIFTED TO LOW GEAR, THE WIRES IN GEAR SHIFT KNOB SPARKED LOUDLY AND BEGAN BURNING. STOPPED CAR IMMEDIATELY, OPENED HOOD AND DISCONNECTED BATTERY. OVERDRIVE INDICATOR LIGHT HARNESS IS A SHODDY DESIGN. WIRE INSULATION WEARS THROUGH WHILE RUBBING WITH GEAR SHI... Read more
Fire
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Apr 20, 2015
Incident date: Apr 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXCURSION EQUIPPED WITH B.F. GOODRICH RUGGED TERRAIN (NA), TIRE LINE: LT26575R16 LOAD RANGER E (NA) TIRES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED ON THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS NOT REPLACED. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000 AND THE VEHICLE FAIL... Read more
SUSPENSION
Jun 23, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2004
THE 2003 FORD EXCURSION 6.0 LITER DIESEL, FIRST BROKE DOWN WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM THE DEALER WHO WAS WORKING ON RECALL ITEMS. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 2 MILES FROM THE DEALER (DEALER NOW OUT OF BUSINESS). AFTER A WHILE THE VEHICLE BEGAN LOSING POWER, BUT NOT STALLING WHILE DRIVIN... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jun 23, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2004
THE 2003 FORD EXCURSION 6.0 LITER DIESEL, FIRST BROKE DOWN WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM THE DEALER WHO WAS WORKING ON RECALL ITEMS. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 2 MILES FROM THE DEALER (DEALER NOW OUT OF BUSINESS). AFTER A WHILE THE VEHICLE BEGAN LOSING POWER, BUT NOT STALLING WHILE DRIVIN... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 23, 2014
Incident date: Apr 1, 2004
THE 2003 FORD EXCURSION 6.0 LITER DIESEL, FIRST BROKE DOWN WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM THE DEALER WHO WAS WORKING ON RECALL ITEMS. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 2 MILES FROM THE DEALER (DEALER NOW OUT OF BUSINESS). AFTER A WHILE THE VEHICLE BEGAN LOSING POWER, BUT NOT STALLING WHILE DRIVIN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 15, 2012
Incident date: Mar 13, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL GAUGES FAILED AND PROVIDED ERRONEOUS READINGS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 27, 2011
Incident date: Oct 13, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD STALL SPORADICALLY AND WOULD ALSO ACCELERATE ABNORMALLY WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD HAVE BEEN CAUSED BY THE INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE SENSOR. THE CONTACT BELIEVED THAT THE 2003 MODEL... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Sep 23, 2011
Incident date: Sep 23, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THREE SEAT BELTS WERE FRACTURED, TWO IN THE MIDDLE ROW AND ONE IN THE REAR. THE CONTACT HAD BECOME STUCK IN THE DRIVER SIDE REAR SEAT BELT AND HAD TO CUT THE SEAT IN ORDER TO EXIT. THE OTHER TWO SEAT BELTS ARE INOPERABLE. THE C... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 2, 2011
Incident date: Jun 15, 2011
OUR FORD 2003 EXCURSION SPEED CONTROL/CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. THERE IS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER ON THE WIRING HARNESS. FORD STATES THEY WILL NOT REPAIR AGAIN FOR NO CHARGE. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE TAKEN C... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 2, 2011
Incident date: Jun 15, 2011
OUR FORD 2003 EXCURSION SPEED CONTROL/CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. THERE IS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER ON THE WIRING HARNESS. FORD STATES THEY WILL NOT REPAIR AGAIN FOR NO CHARGE. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE TAKEN C... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 14, 2011
Incident date: Jun 6, 2008
DRIVER USED CRUISE CONTROL ON TOLLWAY, GOT OFF TOLLWAY FIRE STARTED 1/4 MILE FROM EXIT. FORD EXCURSION V 10 GAS ENGINE, CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FAILURE GOT HOT CAUSING ENGINE FIRE. THE DIESEL ENGINES WERE RECALLED FOR THE SAME REASON. THIS VEHICLE IS A LIMOUSINE/QVM. NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 07V0... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 14, 2011
Incident date: Mar 10, 2011
WHILE DRIVING ON HWY 210 MY ABS LIGHT CAME ON THEN MY INTERIOR LIGHTS WENT DIM MY HEAD LIGHTS STARTED TO FLICKER THEN THE DASH BOARD WAS LIKE CHRISTMAS EVERYTHING STARTED TO BLINK FUEL LIKE MILES TO EMPTY SEATBELT ECT.. THEN LOSS ALL POWER STEERING WHEEL LOCKED I HAD MY FOUR CHILDREN IN THE CAR WHEN... Read more
Crash
3 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 14, 2011
Incident date: Jun 6, 2008
DRIVER USED CRUISE CONTROL ON TOLLWAY, GOT OFF TOLLWAY FIRE STARTED 1/4 MILE FROM EXIT. FORD EXCURSION V 10 GAS ENGINE, CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FAILURE GOT HOT CAUSING ENGINE FIRE. THE DIESEL ENGINES WERE RECALLED FOR THE SAME REASON. THIS VEHICLE IS A LIMOUSINE/QVM. NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 07V0... Read more
Fire
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 22, 2011
Incident date: Feb 11, 2011
2003 FORD EXCURSION 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE EXPERIENCING ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILURE PEDAL BECOMES UNRESPONSIVE, ENGINE RETURNS TO IDLE. ALL SYMPTOMS MATCH "ACCELERATOR PEDAL FAILURE" AS DESCRIBED IN FORD FSA#03B03 DEALER SERVICE DEPT STATES ITS NOT UNCOMMON IN THIS VEHICLE BUT FORD WILL NOT DO ANYTHING AB... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 21, 2011
Incident date: Feb 20, 2011
ENGINE FIRE ASSOCIATED WITH ELECTRICAL SHORT IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT WHILE 2003 FORD EXCURSION 6.0 LITER DIESEL WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DRIVEN FOR AT LEAST TEN DAYS. THE RESULTING FIRE DESTROYED THE VEHICLE, GARAGE, CONTENTS AND DAMAGED THE EXTERIOR OF THE HOME. *TR
Fire
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Dec 3, 2010
Incident date: Dec 1, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DIESEL GARAGE SPECIALIST WHO STATED THAT THE FUEL LINES, FILTER AND SUPPLY LINES WERE ALL BLOCKED AND THE FUEL TANK LINER WAS DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT... Read more
TIRES
Jul 29, 2010
Incident date: Jul 12, 2010
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXCURSION WITH COPPER REPLACEMENT TIRES, MODEL DISCOVERY HT 265/70R/16. WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH, THE CASING FRACTURED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. ONE YEAR LATER, THE EXACT SAME FAILURE OCCURRED ON THE DRIVER SIDE TIRE WHERE THE CONTACT W... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 15, 2010
Incident date: Jun 10, 2010
WE OWN A 2003, DIESEL FORD EXCURSION. LATE ON 6/10 AS WE WERE GOING DOWN A STEEP CURVE THE ENGINE STALLED. WE LOST ALL POWER. IT TOOK ALL MY HUSBAND'S STRENGTH TO KEEP THE TRUCK ON THE ROAD, WITHOUT POWER STEERING. THE BRAKING SYSTEM WAS DIMINISHED. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A POTENTIAL DISASTER FOR O... Read more
SEAT BELTS
Mar 19, 2010
Incident date: Jul 16, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXCURSION. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT NOTICED THE SEAT BELT SYSTEM WAS NONFUNCTIONAL. THE DEFECTIVE SEAT BELTS CONSIST OF; REAR DRIVER SEAT BELT, CENTER ROW DRIVER SEAT BELT AND MIDDLE SEAT BELT. A PASSENGER IN THE VEHICLE WAS WEARING THE SEAT BELT AND UN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 24, 2010
Incident date: Feb 24, 2010
2003 FORD EXCURSION WILL SPORADICALLY NOT START. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, IT WILL CRANK BUT WILL NOT FIRE. IT WILL NOT START WITH A JUMP START. TYPICALLY, AFTER SEVERAL TRIES THE BATTERY WILL DRAIN. AT THAT POINT IT WILL START WITH A JUMP START. IT ALSO USUALLY STARTS AFTER IT SITS FOR AT LEAST 1 DAY. TH... Read more
STEERING
Feb 17, 2010
Incident date: Feb 16, 2010
I WAS TURNING MY FORD EXCURSION AND HEARD A LOUD "POP!" MY STEERING WHEEL APPEARED TO "BREAK" AND THE VEHICLE KEPT ROLLING FORWARD. HAD I BEEN ANYWHERE ELSE, LIKE TRAFFIC, I COULD HAVE KILLED SOMEONE OR MYSELF. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Feb 8, 2010
Incident date: Feb 1, 2006
I HAVE A 2003 FORD EXCURSION V-10. THIS VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS WHICH ROUTINELY STOP WORKING, SOMETIMES IN THE FULLY RETRACTED POSITION. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE DRIVERS SEAT ALSO DOES NOT WORK, MAKING THE VEHICLE UN-DRIVEABLE FOR MY WIFE WHOSE REACH IS CONSIDERABLY SHORTER THAN... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Jan 7, 2010
Incident date: Dec 25, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH ON A WET ROAD AND SUDDENLY, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE EXPELLED FROM THE REAR TAIL PIPE EXHAUST SYSTEM. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Sep 23, 2009
Incident date: Sep 20, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXCURSION XLT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IDLING, THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND DESTROYED THE GAUGE CLUSTER. AS A CONSEQUENCE NO INFORMATION IS VISIBLE ON THE DISPLAY OF THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE INSTRUMENT ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Sep 23, 2009
Incident date: Sep 20, 2009
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXCURSION XLT. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE IDLING, THE ALTERNATOR FAILED AND DESTROYED THE GAUGE CLUSTER. AS A CONSEQUENCE NO INFORMATION IS VISIBLE ON THE DISPLAY OF THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, AND A TECHNICIAN CONCLUDED THAT THE INSTRUMENT ... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Jun 19, 2009
Incident date: Jun 19, 2009
MY 2003 FORD EXCURSION WITH A 6.0L DIESEL HAS BEEN SURGING AND WILL STALL SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING. IT HAS CAUSED SEVERAL NEAR COLLISIONS. THE DEALER HAD TO REPLACE THE ICP SENSOR. APPARENTLY THIS WAS RECALLED IN 2004 MODELS AND NEWER BUT NOT THE 2003 MODEL. I FEEL THAT I HAVE FALLEN THROUG... Read more
TIRES
May 18, 2009
Incident date: Aug 11, 2003
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXCURSION. THE VEHICLE HAS MICHELIN LTX M/S TIRES, SIZE 265/75/R16. WHEN THE CONTACT PURCHASED THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE FIRESTONE TIRES. THEY WERE NOT THE CORRECT TIRES HE ORIGINALLY ORDERED. THE CONTACT INFORMED THE DEALER OF THE INCORRECT TIR... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 26, 2009
Incident date: Feb 25, 2009
SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF 8TH CYLINDER OF V10 FORD TRITON. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Feb 26, 2009
Incident date: Feb 25, 2009
SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF 8TH CYLINDER OF V10 FORD TRITON. *TR
STRUCTURE
Feb 9, 2009
Incident date: Feb 6, 2009
2003 FORD LIMITED EXCURSION THE BLACK PAINT IS COMING OFF THE ROOF IN 4 INCH SHEETS TO THE METAL AND RUSTING. THE HOOD IS ALSO STARTING TO CHECK UP AND CHIP BADLY THE FRONT FENDERS ARE MISSING 2 INCH PCS OF PAINT DOWN TO BARE METAL AND RUSTING THE DEALER AND FORD MOTOR CO SAID ITS NOT THERE PROBLEM ... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2003 FORD EXCURSION
202 manufacturer communications from 192 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 51 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 24 |
| 061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | 14 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 11 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 9 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 7 |
| 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 7 |
| 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | 5 |
SSM 51909
Sep 7, 2023
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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-J
RFI20210210_624-
Feb 10, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
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.
DOR-B8H4Z-11
Oct 2, 2018
010000 STEERING
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 ma
ASI-44534
May 1, 2014
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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. *P
ASI-44404
Feb 1, 2014
103700 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
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,
ASI-44404
Feb 1, 2014
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
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,
TSB-10-12-6
Jun 11, 2010
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
FORD: RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, HARD START, NO START. SOME VEHICLES AND TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A RUNS ROUGH, LACKS POWER, HARD TO START, NO START CONCERN WITH OR WITHOUT DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0611 CODE OR VAR
TSB-09-15-6
Dec 9, 2009
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
FORD: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 6.0L ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE A P006A, P132, P0401 OR P0402 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) WITH A LACK OF POWER CONDITION, SURGE, OR TURBOCHARGER FLUTTER AFTER PERFORMING FIELD SERVICE ACTION (FSA) 06E17,
TSB-09-15-6
Dec 9, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 6.0L ENGINE MAY EXPERIENCE A P006A, P132, P0401 OR P0402 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) WITH A LACK OF POWER CONDITION, SURGE, OR TURBOCHARGER FLUTTER AFTER PERFORMING FIELD SERVICE ACTION (FSA) 06E17,
SB-20937
Aug 1, 2009
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FORD: MULTIPLE VEHICLES WITH A TORQ SHIFT TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENT CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN DRIVE, REVERSE AND PARK AND/OR DURING 2-3 UPSHIFT. MODELS F SUPER DUTY; E SERIES; EXCURSION; F53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS AND LOW CAB FORWARD.
SB-20937
Aug 1, 2009
100000 POWER TRAIN
FORD: MULTIPLE VEHICLES WITH A TORQ SHIFT TRANSMISSION INTERMITTENT CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING BETWEEN DRIVE, REVERSE AND PARK AND/OR DURING 2-3 UPSHIFT. MODELS F SUPER DUTY; E SERIES; EXCURSION; F53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS AND LOW CAB FORWARD.
TSB-08-26-3
Jun 1, 2009
093000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
FORD: SOME VEHICLES WITH DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE NO STARTS, HARD STARTS OR ROUGH RUNNING WHEN COLD AND MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0611, P1378 AND/OR ALL 8 INJECTOR CIRCUIT CODES. *PE
TSB-08-26-3
Jun 1, 2009
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: SOME VEHICLES WITH DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE NO STARTS, HARD STARTS OR ROUGH RUNNING WHEN COLD AND MAY BE ACCOMPANIED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0611, P1378 AND/OR ALL 8 INJECTOR CIRCUIT CODES. *PE
TSB-08-16-13
May 1, 2009
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
FORD: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT ANY ONE OR COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS-LACK OF POWER, WHITE/BLACK SMOKE OR A SURGE. *PE
TSB-08-16-13
May 1, 2009
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
FORD: SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT ANY ONE OR COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONCERNS-LACK OF POWER, WHITE/BLACK SMOKE OR A SURGE. *PE
TSB-08-20-1
Mar 20, 2009
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD TRUCKS: MISFIRE, LACK OF POWER, BUCK/JERK, EXCESSIVE SMOKE, CRANK/NO START-DIAGNOSTICS FOR FUEL SYSTEM. THERE ARE SEVERAL POTENTIAL CAUSES FOR THESE SYMPTOMS. *PE
TSB-08-20-1
Mar 20, 2009
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
FORD TRUCKS: MISFIRE, LACK OF POWER, BUCK/JERK, EXCESSIVE SMOKE, CRANK/NO START-DIAGNOSTICS FOR FUEL SYSTEM. THERE ARE SEVERAL POTENTIAL CAUSES FOR THESE SYMPTOMS. *PE
TSB-08-20-1
Mar 20, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
FORD TRUCKS: MISFIRE, LACK OF POWER, BUCK/JERK, EXCESSIVE SMOKE, CRANK/NO START-DIAGNOSTICS FOR FUEL SYSTEM. THERE ARE SEVERAL POTENTIAL CAUSES FOR THESE SYMPTOMS. *PE
TSB-08-23-8
Mar 4, 2009
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
FORD: VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT FUEL IN THE ENGINE COOLANT, DUE TO LEAKS IN THE CYLINDER HEAD FUEL INJECTOR AREA. SYMPTOMS MAY INCLUDE FUEL IN ENGINE COOLANT AND COOLANT EXPULSION FROM THE DEGAS BOTTLE. *PE UPDATED 3/20/09.
CSP-48B01
May 26, 2008
100000 POWER TRAIN
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
CSP-48B01
May 26, 2008
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
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
08-2-11
Mar 1, 2008
061320 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
6.0L TURBOCHARGER CARBON DEPOSIT DIAGNOSTICS AND SERVICE TIPS. *NJ UPDATED 5/29/08. *NJ
07212
Oct 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
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
07219
Oct 1, 2007
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
6.0L--MIL ON--P0401, P0402, P0404, P1335--LACK OF POWER OR SURGE WITH SOME 2003-2007 F-SUPER DUTY, 2003-2005 EXCURSION AND 2004-2008 E-SERIES VEHICLES. *NJ
19614
Feb 1, 2007
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
AIR FILTER WATER INGESTION / SNOW PACKING WITH CODES P0103. *KB
19375
Sep 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
WATCH FOR OIL FLOW FROM THE BASE ENGINE OIL PUMP. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE. *KB
19356
Sep 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DRIVEABILITY ISSUES AND/OR DTC P132B, P006A IMMEDIATELY AFTER REPROGRAMMING. *KB
19247
Jun 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL FLOW FROM THE BASE ENGINE OIL PUMP. *KB
19245
Jun 1, 2006
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
REPEAT TURBOCHARGER OR VGT REPLACEMENT. *TT
0617
Apr 1, 2006
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
VOLUNTARY EMISSION RECALL 06E17 SUPPLEMENT #1: CONTROL MODULE RECALIBRATION. CORROSION MAY EXIST AT THE ELECTRODE SURFACE ON THE EXHAUST PRESSURE (EP) SENSOR; FUEL DELIVERY TIMING DURING COLD WEATHER MAY NOT BE OPTIMAL; AND/OR EXHAUST GAS
052625
Jan 1, 2006
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
MISFIRE, LACK OF POWER, BUCK/JERK, EXCESSIVE SMOKE OR CRANK/NO START. *TT
06310
Jan 1, 2006
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
WATER-IN-FUEL (WIF) LAMP ON. *TT
052623
Jan 1, 2006
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW - 6.0L. *TT
19015
Jan 1, 2006
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
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
04194
Jan 1, 2006
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WATER-IN-FUEL (WIF) LAMP. *TT
041601
Nov 14, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
05174
Oct 7, 2005
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE. *TT
051713
Oct 7, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW. *TT
05188
Oct 7, 2005
136100 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE FOR WIPER MOTOR WIRING. *TT
18845
Sep 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FLUTTER NOISE ON DECELERATION. *TT
18822
Sep 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION - INTERMITTENT CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING FROM REVERSE GEAR OR DRIVE GEAR TO PARK. MULTIPLE VEHICLES. FORD OASIS. TO INCLUDE 2006 FORD F-53. *TT
042421
Jun 7, 2005
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
18694
Jun 1, 2005
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
LACK OF POWER AND/OR DTC P2263 OR P0299 AFTER TURBOCHARGER REPLACEMENT - SERVICE TIP. *TT
05419
Apr 1, 2005
282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT
18525
Apr 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
BUCK/JERK, LACKS POWER, BLACK SMOKE, ROLLING IDLE, SURGE, MIL ON, AND DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2263, P0299, OR P0401. *TT
04262
Mar 7, 2005
282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT UPDATE. *TT
05417
Mar 7, 2005
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE - NON-COMMANDED EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE) FLOW. *TT
05310
Feb 21, 2005
150000 SEAT BELTS
SAFETY BELT WEB STOP BUTTON SERVICE. *EH
18427
Feb 1, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VEHICLE WITH A 6.0L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT ANY ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING BUCK JERK LACKS POWER BLACK SMOKE ROLLING IDLE SURGE MIL ON AND DIAGNOTICS TROUBLE CODES P02263 OR P0299. ALSO INCLUDES 2004-05 E-SERIES 6.0L MODELS. *EH
18397
Feb 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LACK OF POWER, SURGE, AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2263 OR P0299. *TT
05249
Jan 1, 2005
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
COOLANT DEGAS BOTTLE OVERFLOW. *TT
05135
Jan 1, 2005
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
OIL LEAK OR BOOST PRESSURE LEAK AT HOT SIDE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) DUCT-6.0L DIESEL ENGINE. *SC
05139
Jan 1, 2005
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
DIESEL EXHAUST SMELL IN CAB-6.0L ENGINE. *SC
18376
Jan 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT
18362
Jan 1, 2005
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LACK OF POWER OR RUNS ROUGH CONDITION, AND/OR THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH EGR RELATED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (P0401, P0402, P0403, P0404, P0405, OR P0406). *TT
17467
Jan 1, 2005
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM CONCERNS WHEN USING FUEL WITH GREATER THAN 5% BIODIESEL CONCENTRATION. *TT
0471
Dec 31, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT
042516
Dec 27, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0756, P0761 OR P0771 AFTER OVERHAUL OR INSTALLATION OF 2005 TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. *TT
04228
Dec 27, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HARD START OR NO START. *EH
042411
Dec 13, 2004
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
MEMONTARY RETURN TO IDLE DURING AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0123. *TT
04189
Dec 13, 2004
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
03B03
Nov 1, 2004
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
ADJUSTABLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING A PROBLEM WITH THE ADJUSTABLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0221 OR P0122. *TT SUPPLEMENT #1. *T
18283
Nov 1, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
OIL LEAK FROM THE OIL FILTER COVER. *EH
18276
Nov 1, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE WARPED AND OR NOT SEALING. THIS INCLUDES SUPER DUTY F SERIES MODELS. *EH
032151
Oct 18, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME 7.3L DIESEL TURBOCHARGER PEDESTALS MAY LEAK OIL AROUND THE EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE ACTUATOR (EBP). *TT THIS ARTICLE SUPERSEDES TSB 03-21-51 DATED 10/30/2003. *TT
18223
Oct 1, 2004
033100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. OASIS. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, AND F650/750. *TT
18217
Oct 1, 2004
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT
04174
Sep 6, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT
041713
Sep 6, 2004
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
HARD START OR NO START. *EH
17406
Sep 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING COLD, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE COLD, OR HARD START. *MJ THIS OASIS UPDATES PREVIOUS OASIS DATED 12/01/03. *TT
031404
Aug 23, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.
04168
Aug 23, 2004
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VACUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULT TO DEFROST. *AR
041514
Aug 9, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
041513
Aug 9, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
6.0L DIAGNOSIS USING THE WDS POWER BALANCE TEST - SERVICE TIP. 2003-2005 EXCURSION, F-SUPER DUTY. 2004-2005 ECONOLINE. *TT
17956
Aug 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DTC U1262 (SCP COMMUNICATION BUS FAULT) STORED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC). *TT
18069
Aug 1, 2004
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
LOW POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0299 OR P2263 - TURBOCHARGER DIAGNOSTIC SERVICE TIP. *TT
031501
Jul 12, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
17944
Jul 1, 2004
073200 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:INJECTORS
KOEO INJECTOR SELF TEST ISSUES WHEN PERFORMING RETESTS OR MULTIPLE SELF TESTS USING ANY DIAGNOSTIC SCAN TOOL. *TT
04116
Jun 14, 2004
107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
FRONT HUBS NOT ENGAGING, NOT STAYING ENGAGED AND/OR UNLOCKING. *TT
04115
Jun 14, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NO START OR CONSTANT ENGINE MISFIRE - FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) DIAGNOSIS - 6.0L DIESEL. *TT
17885
Jun 1, 2004
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
LACK OF POWER AND/OR DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2263 AFTER TURBOCHARGER REPLACEMENT. *TT
17869
Jun 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
AIR INDUCTION SYSTEM APPEARS TO BE WARPED AND/OR NOT SEALING. *TT
0494
May 17, 2004
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
TURBO-INDUCED EXHAUST MOAN/DRONE AT 1600-1800 RPM ON 6.0L BUILT PRIOR TO 9/29/2003. *TT
0492
May 17, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
WATER-IN-FUEL LAMP ILLUMINATED AFTER DRAINING HEATED FUEL CONDITIONING MODULE (HFCM) ON VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 11/1/2003 WITH 6.0L ENGINE. *TT
03146
May 17, 2004
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
ENGINE OIL DILUTED WITH FUEL, RUNS ROUGH AND/OR A LOW POWER CONDITION. *TT
17829
May 1, 2004
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
TRANSFER CASE SHIFT ISSUES ON VEHICLES WITH AN ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY (ESOF) TRANSFER CASE. *TT
17784
May 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DOOR AJAR LIGHT WORKING IMPROPERLY AFTER VEHICLE SECURITY MODULE REPLACEMENT. *TT
17774
May 1, 2004
063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
EXHAUST LEAK NOISE. *TT
17704
Apr 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DRIVEABILITY CONCERNS AND SET DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P2614 AND P2617. *TT
17727
Apr 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
CLUNK OR POP ON INITIAL ENGAGEMENT FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AT APPROXIMATELY 2-3 MPH. VARIOUS MODLES INCLUDING 2004 ECONOLINE. *TT
17716
Apr 1, 2004
061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
BELT NOISE. *TT
17683
Apr 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL LEAKS AT LOWER CRANKCASE. *TT
17701
Apr 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P2263. *TT
032150
Mar 8, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LEAK ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *TT
17643
Mar 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
HARSH/SLIPPING ENGAGEMENTS, UPSHIFTS AND/OR DOWNSHIFTS ON VEHICLES WITH TORQSHIFT - ADAPTIVE SHIFT STRATEGY. *TT
17669
Mar 1, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. *TT
17667
Mar 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL LEAK FROM FRONT OR REAR OF ENGINE. *TT
17603
Mar 1, 2004
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1871 OR B1935 FOLLOWING ECS/RCM REPLACEMENT. *TT
17594
Mar 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U1262 (SCP COMMUNICATION BUS FAULT) STORED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC). *TT
17618
Mar 1, 2004
100000 POWER TRAIN
TRANSMISSION GEAR RATIO ERROR - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0730 ON VEHICLES WITH TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION. *TT
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD EXCURSION
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE06011
Opened: Feb 27, 2006 , Closed: Jun 23, 2006
ENGINE STALLING
THE CAM POSITION SENSOR (CPS) PROVIDES A CRITICAL SIGNAL TO THE SUBJECT VEHICLE (SV) ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, THE LOSS OF WHICH RESULTS IN AN ENGINE STALL.DURING PE06-011, FORD STATED IN THEIR RESPONSE TO ODI THAT IT IS CONTINUING TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF CPS RELATED ENGINE STALL AND FURTHER A... Read more
RQ05002
Opened: Aug 23, 2005 , Closed: Feb 17, 2006
HEADLAMP SWITCH KNOB BREAKS OFF
BY LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 8, 2006 FORD NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT FORD WILL EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH KNOB TO 7 YEARS FOR CERTAIN MY 2000 FORD EXCURSION VEHICLES.FORD IDENTIFIES ITS ACTION AS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 06N05.THE PROGRAM COVERS SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT FROM O... Read more
EA05003
Opened: Feb 15, 2005 , Closed: Nov 2, 2005
ENGINE STALLING
IN A JUNE 7, 2005 LETTER, FORD NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WOULD BE CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL OF APPROXIMATELY 180,000 FORD F-SUPER DUTY, EXCURSION AND E-SERIES VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES TO CORRECT TWO WIRING RELATED CONDITIONS THAT COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALL (NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V-270, ... Read more
PE04070
Opened: Oct 7, 2004 , Closed: Feb 15, 2005
ENGINE STALLING
TWENTY FIVE OF THE ODI FAILURE REPORTS ARE DUPLICATIVE OF FORD COMPLAINTS.TWENTY ODI REPORTS DO NOT CONTAIN A VIN (AND MAY OR MAY NOT BE DUPLICATIVE OF FORD REPORTS).THE 14 ALLEGED CRASHES AND 2 ALLEGED INJURIES WERE ALL MINOR.SUBMITTED DURING PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE) 04-070, FORD'S RESPONSE TO O... Read more
EA04006
Opened: Feb 23, 2004 , Closed: Feb 10, 2005
ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR (ETC)
FAILURE COUNTS FROM ODI?S ANALYSIS ARE STATED ABOVE; SEE THE ADDITIONAL PROBLEM EXPERIENCE DISCUSSION IN THE SUMMARY REPORT.FORD DATA CONTAINED DUPLICATIVE REPORTS FOR 4 ODI COMPLAINTS AND 1 CRASH.THREE CRASHES WERE ALLEGEDLY DUE TO INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) PED... Read more
PE03044
Opened: Sep 26, 2003 , Closed: Feb 18, 2004
ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR FAILURE (ETC)
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES FOR THIS INVESTIGATION INCLUDE MODEL YEAR 2002 AND 2003 EXCURSION AND F SUPER DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES AND AN OPTIONAL POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDAL (PAP) FEATURE.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES UTILIZE AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) SYSTEM TO CONTROL ENGINE SPEED AND P... Read more
EA01009
Opened: Mar 2, 2001 , Closed: Aug 19, 2003
SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES
THIS EA WAS OPENED BASED ON A RESPONSE RECEIVED FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO AN INFORMATION REQUEST (IR) SUBMITTED DURING SQ00-018.FORD STATED IN AN INTERNAL SERVICE MESSAGE THAT IT HAD CHANGED THE STEERING GEAR SECTOR SHAFTS AND PITMAN ARMS INSTALLED 1999 MODEL YEAR F-SERIES SUPER DUTY VEHICLES ON MA... Read more
EA01004
Opened: Jan 22, 2001 , Closed: Oct 30, 2002
PULLS UNDER HARD BRAKING
There is no summary currently available
SQ00002
Opened: May 4, 2000 , Closed: Jan 22, 2001
PULLS UNDER HARD BRAKING
There is no summary currently available
FORD EXCURSION - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD EXCURSION across all model years (1997, 2005).
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Total Recalls
1,389
Total Complaints
9
Investigations
97
Reported Crashes
103
Reported Fires
9
Reported Deaths