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2005 Ford Excursion Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 65 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Ford Excursion, most often about the engine (35% of complaints, typically around 102,500 miles). It is 6th of 7 Excursion model years by number of complaints and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2005 Ford Excursion problems
Engine
23 complaints · 35%Half of these problems showed up before 102,500 miles. Parts named most often: engine, exhaust system.
2005 6.0 l diesel Excursion engine light illuminated. Took vehicle to private garage who determined that fuel injection control module is bad. This is a recall (#05v27) on many similar vehicles, but not mine. I feel the recall should be expanded to the oxford plant vehicles.
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.
Electrical
20 complaints · 31%Half of these problems showed up before 77,500 miles. Parts named most often: wiring.
Tl contact owns a 2005 Ford Excursion. While driving at any speed, the vehicle stalls and loses complete power. The failure has occurred at least four times. The vehicle has not yet been taken to a dealer. Through research, the contact discovered NHTSA campaign id number 05v270000 (electrical system:wiring). The…
Tl- the contact owns 2005 Ford Excursion diesel. The contact was driving 5 MPH when the engine stalled. The vehicle was able to be restarted after the failure but while in neutral. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed that the ignition control pressure sensor failed and needed to be replaced.…
Fuel system
12 complaints · 19%Half of these problems showed up before 88,000 miles.
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…
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…
Transmission
4 complaints · 6%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
The transmission in our 05' Ford Excursion slips and when it finally goes into gear, it jerks really hard. The electrical unit does not always work, the windows will not roll down, the locks will not lock nor unlock, the radio will not turn on. We have had it on the Ford dealership for repair 4 different times and it…
Driving and then suddenly the 2005 Ford Excursion begins to stall, parked the Ford, and than the engine would not start, stalled while I was driving on the freeway.
Steering
4 complaints · 6%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…
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.
Brakes
3 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: foundation components.
Dt: the consumer's 2005 Ford Excursion would not stop. The brake lines were leaking fluid, and was rubbing against the driver's side tire. The vehicle was towed. The tow truck driver said that it looked like the brake line was put on backwards. The consumer stated that no one has touched the vehicle since it was…
Emergency/parking brake assembly rear brake backing plate metal failure, brakes not working. Brake shoe pins pulled through the backing plate that hold the brakes in place due to the failure of the metal... The Ford service mgr., and the Ford factory rep. Said since the warranty is over, there is noting that can be…
Speed control
3 complaints · 5%Parts named most often: accelerator pedal.
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…
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…
Wheels and tires
3 complaints · 5%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…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2005 Ford Excursion recalls
Lights: brake lights
Risk: Non-functioning lights could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Electrical: wiring
Risk: Should the engine stall, a vehicle crash could occur.
Fix: 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.
Full defect 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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2005 Ford Excursion
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Excursion?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: engine (23 complaints, typically around 102,500 miles); electrical (20 complaints, typically around 77,500 miles); fuel system (12 complaints, typically around 88,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2005 Ford Excursion have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 13, 2011 (lights). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2005 a bad year for the Ford Excursion?
- It is 6th of 7 Excursion model years by number of complaints, with 65 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.