2003 Ford Excursion vs 2004 Ford Excursion
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2003 Ford Excursion | 2004 Ford Excursion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 106 | 95 |
| Recall campaigns | 5 | 2 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 191 | 151 |
| Investigations | 5 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 4 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 60,000 mi | 82,400 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Excursion | Ford Excursion |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 26 | 21 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 25 | 22 |
| Tires | 10 | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 9 |
| Power Train | 6 | 7 |
| Engine | 5 | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 8 | 3 |
| Fuel System, Diesel | 7 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 24 | 25 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 8 |
2003 Ford Excursion
2004 Ford Excursion
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.