2005 Ford Excursion problems
The Ford Excursion is a heavy-duty (Class 2) SUV that was sold by Ford Motor Company from 2000 to 2005. At the time of its introduction, the Excursion was the longest and heaviest SUV ever to enter mass production. The third Ford SUV derived from the F-Series pickup trucks (after the Ford Bronco and the Ford Expedition), the model line used a heavier-duty chassis and frame than the Expedition; both vehicles competed against the Chevrolet Suburban.
Developed as a competitor for the 2500-series (3⁄4-ton) Chevrolet Suburban/GMC Yukon XL, the Ford Excursion was derived from the 3⁄4-ton F-250 Super Duty pickup truck (sharing its chassis with the regular cab, long-bed chassis). The model line was produced for a single generation; a shortened 2006 model year was offered exclusively for Mexico. Sold nearly exclusively in the North American market, limited numbers of the model line were produced for export. As of current production, the Excursion remains the largest mass-produced SUV (matched in length by the 2023 introduction of the lighter Jeep Grand Wagoneer L); currently, only the GMC Hummer EV SUV is heavier.
Throughout its production run, the Excursion was assembled at its Kentucky Truck Plant (Louisville, Kentucky) alongside the Ford Super Duty line; the final example was produced on September 30, 2005. For 2007, Ford introduced the extended-length Ford Expedition EL/MAX (today, Expedition MAX), competing more closely against the 1500-series Suburban in capability.
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Common 2005 Ford Excursion problems
The Ford Excursion, a popular choice among SUV enthusiasts, has its fair share of common problems. Here are some of the most prevalent issues reported by owners:
- Inoperative Door Locks: Many Excursion owners have encountered problems with door locks becoming inoperative due to resistance in the circuit. This issue can affect one or multiple doors, making it inconvenient and posing a security risk.
- Rough Idle Due to EGR Sensor Sticking: The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) sensor can stick, leading to a rough idle. This problem is usually accompanied by the Check Engine light, and cleaning or replacing the EGR valve can remedy the issue.
- High-Pressure Oil Pump Failure: The high-pressure oil pump is critical for the Excursion's engine operation, especially in diesel models. Failure of this component can cause a "No Start" condition, requiring replacement to get the engine running again.
- Oil Leaks: Oil leaks from the passenger-side head gasket onto the starter is another issue that has plagued some Excursion models. This not only leads to oil loss but can also cause starter problems due to oil contamination.
- Incorrect Engine Oil Leading to Hard Starts: Using the wrong type of engine oil can lead to hard starting conditions, especially in colder climates. It is essential to use the manufacturer-recommended oil to avoid this issue.
- Injector Seal Leaks: Diesel models can suffer from oil leaking into the fuel system due to injector seal leaks. This problem can affect engine performance and fuel efficiency.
- Stuck Turbo: A lack of power or poor acceleration can sometimes be traced back to a stuck turbo in diesel models. Regular maintenance and checks can prevent this issue.
- EGR Cooler Leaks: Coolant leaks from the EGR cooler are not uncommon and can lead to overheating and engine damage if not addressed promptly.
- VGT Solenoid Failure: The Variable Geometry Turbo (VGT) solenoid controls turbo boost in diesel models. Failure of this component can result in a lack of power or a "No Boost" condition.
These common problems, while not exhaustive, provide a snapshot of the issues Ford Excursion owners may encounter. Being aware of these problems can help owners maintain their vehicle's performance and reliability.
How many miles per gallon does a 2005 Ford Excursion get?
Based on data from 115 vehicles, 6,235 fuel-ups and 2,179,672 miles of driving, the 2005 Ford Excursion gets a combined Avg MPG of 12.23 with a 0.08 MPG margin of error.
How many miles per gallon does a 5.4 Excursion get?
The Excursion is rock solid at 97 mph where a governor keeps you from going any faster. The EPA doesn't even rate trucks this big for fuel economy, but you should expect something in the 10-12 mpg range; we saw 14 mpg on the highway, but 10 mpg is more likely around town.
What was the original price of a 2005 Ford Excursion?
What was the original MSRP for the 2005 Ford Excursion? The original MSRP for the 2005 Ford Excursion started at $38,885 for the XLS and went up to $52,420 for the Limited.
What was the last year of the 7.3 Excursion?
The 2003 model year was this engine's last. At mid-year, it was replaced by the higher-output but soon to be discovered, woefully unreliable, Power Stroke 6.0.
What was the original price of a 2005 Ford Excursion?
What was the original MSRP for the 2005 Ford Excursion? The original MSRP for the 2005 Ford Excursion started at $38,885 for the XLS and went up to $52,420 for the Limited.
What is the gas mileage on a 2005 Ford Excursion specs?
The Excursion is rock solid at 97 mph where a governor keeps you from going any faster. The EPA doesn't even rate trucks this big for fuel economy, but you should expect something in the 12-mpg range. We saw 14 mpg on the highway, but 10 mpg is more likely around town.
When did Ford stop making the Excursion?
2005
The Ford Excursion was dropped in 2005 and was replaced by a longer-wheelbase version of the Expedition.
How many miles per gallon does a 2005 Ford Excursion v10 get?
Based on data from 114 vehicles, 6,225 fuel-ups and 2,176,262 miles of driving, the 2005 Ford Excursion gets a combined Avg MPG of 12.23 with a 0.08 MPG margin of error.
2005 Ford Excursion car problems categorized by type of issue
After analyzing all complaints sent to the NHTSA and researching popular Ford Excursion problems, we found that the most common problems with these 2023 model year vehicles are:
- Electrical system problems
- Engine and engine cooling problems
- Engine problems
- Fuel system problems
- Diesel problems
The graph below shows statistics for all 2005 Ford Excursion vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Latest 25 complaints 2005 Ford Excursion
The NHTSA has received 64 complaints about various vehicle components related to the 2005 Ford Excursion. Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for 2005 Ford Excursion vehicles.
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2023-02-06
- VIN: 1FMSU43P85E
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: LT275/65/R18 Tire developed a massive approximately 18in x 3in bubble on the inner section of tread causing significant vibration and excessive wear in that area in less than 50 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2020-08-08
- VIN: 1FMNU43S65E
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE JUST QUITS AND LOSES ALL POWER. I HAVE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL, TURN THE KEY ALL THE WAY TO OFF, AND RESTART THE ENGINE. SOMETIMES IT STARTS RIGHT UP, OTHER TIMES IT TAKES SEVERAL (MANY) TRIES TO GET THE ENGINE TO RESTART. IT CAN GO 200 MILES WITHOUT KILLING, AND THEN KILL 5 TIMES IN 5 MILES. THE ISSUE APPEARS TO BE SIMILAR TO THE RECALL 05S34 (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V270000), BUT THAT'S SPECIFIC TO DIESEL ENGINES, AND MY TRUCK HAS A GASOLINE ENGINE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-12-23
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE UNDERGOING ROUTINE SERVICE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE COOLANT LEAKING THROUGH THE ENGINE CYLINDER AND THE HEAD GASKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2018-02-07
- VIN: 1FMNU42P15E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (CHAPMAN FORD, 9371 ROOSEVELT BLVD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19114) AND WAS ADVISED TO SCHEDULE A SERVICE APPOINTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 192,000.
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-07-17
- VIN: 1FMSU43P35E
- Components: POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE STALLED, SHUT OFF, AND THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED (BUSS FORD, IN MCHENRY, IL) WHO STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. THE FAILURE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 120,000.
AIR BAGS PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2017-06-19
- Number Of Injuries: 1
- Crash: 1
- VIN: 1FMSU45P15E
- Components: AIR BAGS
- Summary: DURING A SINGLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT DUE TO LOSING CONTROL AT, ACCORDING TO THE POLICE REPORT, 65 MPH AND RUNNING FRONT-END FIRST IN TO A ROCKY MOUNTAIN BANK THEN BOUNCING OFF SAID BANK ROTATING THE VEHICLE, AGAIN ACCORDING TO THE ACCIDENT REPORT, ROUGHLY 120-DEGREES THE FACTORY AIRBAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. EVEN WITH THE SEATBELT ON MY CHEST, STERNUM AND RIBS STILL MANAGED TO EITHER BE INJURED BY THE SEATBELT (NO VISIBLE SEATBELT MARKS OR TRAUMA) OR BY IMPACTING THE STEERING WHEEL. BASED ON THE FRONT END DAMAGE, DAMAGE TO THE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRINGS AND THE TRANSFER CASE ALONG WITH THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVESHAFTS COMPLETELY DETACHING THE WRECKER/TOW COMPANY ALSO QUESTIONED WHY THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. SAID VEHICLE HAS NOW BEEN ACQUIRED BY COPART AT THE REQUEST OF MY INSURANCE COMPANY DUE TO THE VEHICLE BEING TOTALED. PEOPLE REPOT IS AVAILABLE THOUGH THERE IS NO MENTION OF AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT OR NON-DEPLOYMENT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2016-11-12
- VIN: 1FMSU43PX5E
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE DRIVING THE TRUCK THE ACCELERATOR BECOMES NONRESPONSIVE AND SOON AFTER THE TRUCK SHUTS DOWN, COMPLETE POWER LOSS. VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND BRAKE. IT WILL START BACK UP MOST OF THE TIME, BUT ON OCCASION IT WILL TAKE 20 TO 30 MINUTES TO RE-START. FORD HAS A RECALL FOR THIS # 05S34. MY VIN INDICATES THAT MY EXCURSION ISN'T UNDER THIS RECALL, BUT THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT IS HAPPENING. THIS EVENT HAPPENS ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, WHILE DRIVING OR SITTING AT A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT. THIS EVENT HAS BECOME MORE FREQUENT AS MY WIFE WILL NO LONGER DRIVE IT DO TO THE VEHICLES HANDLING/BREAKING ISSUES WITHOUT POWER SO I ONLY DRIVE IT ON WEEKENDS. IT HAPPENS AT LEAST ONCE A DAY SOMETIMES REPEATEDLY WITHIN SECONDS AFTER RESTARTING AND SOMETIMES NEVER AGAIN DURING THE WEEKEND. IT ALSO IS NOT TIME OR DISTANCE RELATED. IT HAS HAPPENED LEAVING OUR HOUSE AND IT HAS HAPPENED 20 MINUTES INTO A DRIVE. VERY SPORADIC
EXTERIOR LIGHTING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-09-13
- VIN: 1FMSU45P95E
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE EXTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD NOT FUNCTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 11V352000 (EXTERIOR LIGHTING). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 130,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-08-15
- VIN: 1FMSU43PX5E
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START ON THE FIRST ATTEMPT. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-05
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE RESTART THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE FAILURE COULD BE RELATED TO THE FUEL INJECTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY SERVICED UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 146,000.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-06-03
- VIN: 1FMSU45P75E
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 61,000.
STEERING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-12
- VIN: 1FMSU43P05E
- Components: STEERING
- Summary: CAR STEERS SIDE TO SIDE AND EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO KEEP WITHIN THE LANES.YOU HAVE TO HOLD STEERING WITH 100 % CONCENTRATION AND CONSTANTLY MANEUVER IT TO KEEP IT STRAIGHT.ALSO TEND TO VEER TO THE LEFT.LOT OF STEERING PLAY.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2015-05-03
- VIN: 1FMSU45P05E
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS, THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO RESTART, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000. ....UPDATED 07/22/15 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED THE FAILURE RECURRED. UPDATED 9/22/2015 *JS
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-04-15
- VIN: 1FMNU45S85E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND THE SPARK PLUGS DETACHED FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE HELICOIL WAS INSTALLED AND THE SPARK PLUGS WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2014-03-11
- VIN: 1FMSU41P35E
- Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Summary: 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES TO ADDRESS REPORTED INCIDENTS OF ENGINE STALLING WHILE DRIVING OCCURRED UP TO 9 TIMES IN ONE DAY. ON JUNE 25 TOOK VEHICLE TO CERTIFIED DIESEL TECH, NO COMPUTER ERRORS. D & S SERVICE TECHS TROUBLE SHOT FOR 5 DAYS TO NO AVAIL. MANUFACTURE HAS NO ADVICE FOR REPAIR. AFTER 1 WEEK BEING SERVICED AND OVER $1,800 OF WORK IT STALLED AGAIN ON JULY 3RD. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN FOR MYSELF AND MY FAMILY. PLEASE HELP IN ADDRESSING THIS MATTER. THANK YOU. *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-01-01
- VIN: 1FMSU45P85E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 5 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION BUT THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,165.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-09-30
- VIN: 1FMSU43P55E
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AS THE BATTERY WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION WHERE THEY STATED THAT BOTH OF THE BATTERIES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES LATER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 69,900.
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2007-08-02
- VIN: 1FMSU43P95E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: WHILE TOWING A CAMPER, THE ENGINE OVERHEATED ABOUT 4 HOURS INTO THE TRIP. THE TRUCK AND TRAILER HAD TO BE TOWED HOME. THE TRUCK WAS BROUGHT TO FORD AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE HEAD GASKETS BLEW OUT. THE DEALER SAID THIS WAS COMMON WITH THE 6.0 DIESEL ENGINES. HE STATED THAT IT WAS CAUSED BY THE HEAD BOLTS STRETCHING. HE REPAIRED IT, BUT, TOLD ME I WOULD BE BACK AGAIN UNLESS I PURCHASED ARP RACING HEAD BOLTS($600). I RESEARCHED IT ONLINE AND FOUND HE WAS CORRECT. I PROVIDED THE BOLTS AND FORD DID THE REPAIR UNDER WARRANTY. IN 2008, THE EGR COOLER/OIL COOLER RUPTURED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED (UNDER WARRANTY). IN 2009, THE FICM MODULE MALFUNCTIONED. SINCE THE TRUCK WAS NOW OUT OF WARRANTY, FORD WANTED $700 FOR THE PART, PLUS LABOR. IN 2010, THE EGR COOLER/OIL COOLER RUPTURED AGAIN. SINCE THE TRUCK WAS OUT OF WARRANTY, I WAS TOLD IT WOULD BE $4000 TO REPAIR. I RESEARCHED ONLINE AGAIN AND FOUND THE WHOLE EGR DESIGN WAS FLAWED. I PURCHASED AN AFTERMARKET DESIGNED COOLER AND, SINCE THEN, HAVE HAD NO MORE PROBLEMS. *JS
POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2013-01-15
- VIN: 1FMSU45P25E
- Components: POWER TRAIN,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE WHILE THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS ADVISED THAT THE INJECTOR PRESSURE SYSTEM NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 95,000. *TR
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-12-11
- VIN: 1FMNU45S15E
- Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: IN DECEMBER AFTER I FILLED UP MY GAS TANK ABOUT 3/4 OF THE WAY. I DROVE HOME, AND WHEN I STEPPED OUT OF MY VEHICLE I STARTED TO SMELL A STRONG GAS ODOR. EVERY TIME I FILL UP MY GAS TANK HALF WAY OR MORE, THEN DRIVE ANY. I START SMELLING A STRONG GAS ODOR. THE SMELL SEEMS TO BE COMING FROM BETWEEN THE FRONT OF THE LEFT SIDE PASSENGER DOOR , AND THE BACK LEFT SIDE WHEEL. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2005-07-13
- VIN: 1FMSU43P85E
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND POWER TO THE HEADLIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS, AND RADIO WAS LOST. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE REPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED BUT PROVIDED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-11-23
- VIN: 1FMNU42P85E
- Components: STEERING,FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WHILE MERGING ONTO 75MPH HIGHWAY, WITHOUT WARNING, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER MAKING STEERING NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE. WE WERE ABLE TO MOVE ONTO SHOULDER JUST AT THE POINT WHERE HIGHWAY AND ON RAMP MET. WE COULD NOT RESTART VEHICLE AND HAD WE MADE IT ONTO HIGHWAY, COULD HAVE VERY EASILY BEEN REAR ENDED BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME WE HAVE LOST COMPLETE POWER WITH THIS VEHICLE. WE HAD SAME SITUATION IN JULY AND HAD PAID OVER TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS TO HAVE FUEL SYSTEM REPAIRED. FORD HAD RECALL ON THIS BUT OUR TRUCK'S VIN DID NOT FALL UNDER RECALL. HOWEVER, HAVE CONCERNS FOR OTHERS WHO HAVE VEHICLES WHOSE VINS ARE NOT PART OF THE RECALL. ANOTHER FAMILY MAY NOT BE AS FORTUNATE AS WE WERE YESTERDAY. FORD IS AWARE OF THESE ISSUES AND I HOPE FORD DOES NOT WAIT UNTIL LIVES ARE LOST DUE TO THEIR FAULTY VEHICLES! *TR
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2009-07-20
- VIN: 1FMSU45P55E
- Components: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
- Summary: WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WITH OUR EXCURSION DATING BACK TO ONE WEEK AFTER WE PURCHASED IT USED FROM A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP IN JULY 2009 UNTIL NOW - SEPT. 2012. WE BEGAN EXPERIENCING ACCELERATION ISSUES AFTER THE FIRST WEEK. WE RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION. THEY REPLACED THE IPR AND FUEL PUMP. THIS SEEMED TO FIX THE PROBLEM UNTIL JANUARY 2011. IN JANUARY 2011, THE ACCELERATOR BEGAN FAILING AGAIN. IT WOULD JUST STOP WORKING. THE CAR WOULD CRANK INITIALLY AND THEN FAIL TO RECRANK IF TURNED OFF WITHIN A SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME (I.E. DRIVING TO THE STORE). WE WERE TOLD THAT WE NEEDED A NEW FUEL SENSOR. THAT DIDN'T FIX THE PROBLEM. WE THEN HAD THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED. THAT DIDN'T FIX IT. YESTERDAY, WHILE DRIVING IN AFTERNOON TRAFFIC WITH MY CHILDREN, EVERYTHING ONCE AGAIN SHUT OFF. I BARELY MANAGED TO MAKE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I CAN NOT EVEN COUNT THE NUMBER OF TIMES IN THE PAST 3 YEARS THAT I HAVE PULLED OUT INTO AN INTERSECTION ONLY TO HAVE MY ACCELERATOR NOT WORK. IT HAS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN MORE EXTREME. TODAY I FOUND OUT ABOUT RECALL THAT TOOK PLACE FOR THE SAME MODEL/YEAR, BUT ACCORDING TO THE FORD PEOPLE, MY VEHICLE DIDN'T QUALIFY. *TR
TIRES PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-07-15
- VIN: 1FMSU43P75E
- Components: TIRES
- Summary: I PURCHASED A 2005 FORD EXCURSION LIMITED USED IN MAY OF 2011. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH NEW BCT RADIAL A/P LT265/75R16 TIRES. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AND VIBRATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ONE OF THE TIRES WAS FOUND TO BE OUT OF ROUND AND WAS REPLACED WITH A BF GOODRICH TIRE. NOW 13 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE ONE OF THE OTHER BCT TIRES HAS SIDEWALL SEPARATION IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS. I AM NOW REPLACING ALL OF THE BCT TIRES TO PREVENT A SUDDEN AND CATASTROPHIC TIRE FAILURE. *TR
ENGINE PROBLEM
- Date Of Incident: 2012-07-07
- VIN: 1FMSU45P45E
- Components: ENGINE
- Summary: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE EGR COOLER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 106,000.
2005 Ford Excursion recalls
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 2 recalls for different components of the 2005 Ford Excursion.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
- Summary: 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 EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.
- 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.
- Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
- Summary: CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE STALLING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AND MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART.
- Consequence: SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
- Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) WIRE HARNESS OR REPLACED, AND/OR HAVE A NEW INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP)) SENSOR CONNECTOR INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Negative 2005 Ford Excursion car reviews
Positive 2005 Ford Excursion car reviews
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I really love this truck! I chose the gas option over diesel and I have to say, the V-8 engine is really powerful and impressive. I don't pay too much attention to gas mileage, but it seems to be decent for the size and power of the vehicle. It's a beast of a vehicle that can really move! The truck maneuvers really well and has a smooth ride. Overall, I think it's a great vehicle to drive. I actually prefer driving it over my 350z. It's not too difficult to find parking and I can fit it into any spot that my Chevy truck can fit into.
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I'm a mother of 4 small children. I have an expedition also but it just is not big enough for traveling with our two dogs. The Excursion fits all of us plus grandma and the dogs in the very back and bags in Thule box the roof. Lots Of Room for Everyone. YA! YA!
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Last weekend, my family of 5 and our dog went on a 1,500 mile trip. We had an extremely comfortable ride and got 15.5 mpg from the big V-10. By the way, I think the 2005 model is superior. Ford finally dialed it in that year. The climate controls, entertainment, ride, and dependability have all been excellent. I think this one is a keeper!
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The vehicle offers exceptional value for money. It has a commanding presence on the road and is capable of getting you out of tricky situations when necessary. The fuel economy is better than expected, and it handles tight turns with ease. While the accelerator may take some getting used to, the shifting points make navigating high traffic areas a breeze. I had the opportunity to try both engines, the V10 and the Diesel, and my favorite by far is the diesel.
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In 2003, I was uncertain about making the jump to an Excursion, so I purchased a comparable Expedition. This year, I was fortunate enough to find an Excursion that was at least comparable to my Expedition. The first thing I noticed was the increased interior room, and the seat configuration made sense. The steering is tighter, which I suspect is due to the different suspension, but I like the solid feel. Although acceleration feels sluggish at first, after a while, you adapt to the diesel performance. When more power is needed, it only requires a deeper push of the accelerator.
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Ford Excursion Problems: Q&A for 2005 Diesel & 6.0 Reliability
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Ford Excursion 2005: Q&A on 6.0 Diesel Crank No Start
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Dec 24, 2010 ... Transmission problems? Rear end's? I know ... common internet sites. ... Check autotrader I know a few nice 00-03 7.3's are on there. 2005 Ford ...
Ford Excursion 6.0L reliability? : r/whatcarshouldIbuy
Apr 21, 2018 ... I'm looking at a couple Excursions, 2004 w/156k miles, 2003 w/199k miles, 2005 w/202k miles. All have 6.0L turbo diesels.
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Ambrose Jacobi 2024-09-22
I recently purchased a brand new Excursion diesel, but unfortunately, I have experienced some issues with it. The transmission went out before 8000 miles, but thankfully, the warranty covered the cost of a new transmission replacement. Additionally, I had some power steering and brake problems, and had to replace the radio and DVD player. Although it took over 2 months to fix the radio and two weeks to fix the transmission, I am grateful that these issues were resolved. However, I am currently experiencing some problems with the heater not working. Despite these challenges, I am hopeful that the car will be fully functional soon. While the trade-in value may not be ideal, I am still glad to have made this purchase. Although I have had some issues with Ford service, I am confident that they will continue to work with me to resolve any future problems.