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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.

Metric2003 Ford Excursion2004 Ford Excursion
NHTSA complaints10695
Recall campaigns52
Service bulletins (TSBs)191151
Investigations53
Crash reports64
Fire reports93
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported incident mileage60,000 mi82,400 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentFord ExcursionFord Excursion
Electrical System2621
Engine and Engine Cooling2522
Tires106
Vehicle Speed Control79
Power Train67
Engine57
Service Brakes, Hydraulic83
Fuel System, Diesel74

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling2425
Loss of power50
Hesitation / surging08

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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.