2005 Ford Excursion
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 2005 Ford Excursion. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
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.
Risk and remedy
Risk
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.
Owner complaints
65 complaints2 involved a crash1 involved a fire3 injuries
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- Steering
Several times I’ll be driving and the steering wheel will jerk in one direction and wobble violently I will grab it to correct it and basically fight to keep it in the lane so I have to pull over and try again. I checked all steering components had it looked at by a mechanic and cannot figure out what could be the issue. It is very dangerous and terrifying to drive since it happens out of nowhere at random.
- Tires
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
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…
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
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…
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
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.…
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.
- Engine · Power train
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…
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
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…
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
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…
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
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
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…
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
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…
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
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…
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
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
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…
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
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…
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 › Engine › Diesel
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…
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
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
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
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…
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
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
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
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.
- Engine · Fuel/propulsion system · Fuel system, diesel · Steering
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…
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
- Fuel/propulsion system · Vehicle speed control
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…
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
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…
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
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10243490When 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-Jun-2023, MERCON SP ATF will no longer be manufactured and will only be available until inventory depletes.
- 10109070The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to diagnose possible ETB concerns. The IDS has a limited refresh rate when reading these PIDs and cannot display quickly enough to validate a concern. The PCM automatically monitors these inputs more accurately and will set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) when appropriate. Using these PIDs for diagnostics will lead to inaccurate results and improper ETB replacements. If a concern is intermittent and no DTCs are present, refer to historical DTCs and the PC/ED, Section 3 No DTCs Present Index chart for further information.
- 10056196Ford: 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.
- 10055629Ford: 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, 2004-2010 e series, 2003-2005 excursion.
- 10034571Ford: 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 various injector circuit codes.
- 10030836Ford: 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.
- 10028826Ford: 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.
- 10028730Ford: 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.
- 10028284Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. There are several potential causes for these symptoms.
- 10028125Ford: 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. Updated 3/20/09.
- 10027985Ford truck: some trucks equipped with a 6.0L diesel engine may exhibit a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp).
- 10026387Ford: 6.0L diesel hard start/long crank/no start du to low injector control pressure (icp). Ipe
- 10026321Ford: vehicles mistakenly charged $100 powertrain warranty deductible for fuel injector repair or repairs. No model or model years provided. Econoline, excursion and f-series super duty vehicles, model years 2002-2005. Updated 10/24/08. Csc letter was received. Updated 10/27/08.
- 100243256.0L turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips. Updated 5/29/08.
- 10023943Some 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. This includes F-53 motorhome chassis. Updated 2/23/10.
- 100238556.0L--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.
- 10022675Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes.
- 100222936.0L diesel engine - oil leak or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler duct.
- 10021619Air filter water ingestion / snow packing with codes p0103.
- 100214646.0L oil seep or boost pressure leak at hot side charge air cooler duct.
- 10021462Cold start driveability - white smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs, rough, or no start.
- 10021382Egr throttle plate - dtc's p0487, p0488, and p1334 - mil. 04.25 model year level engines only.
- 10021236Lack of cooling fan operation.
- 100212326.0L turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips - lack of power, white or black smoke, surge, p0238, p0299, p0404, p2262, and/or p2263.
- 10021231High pressure system diagnostics - 6.0L engines.
- 10021229Watch for oil flow from the base engine oil pump. Vehicles equipped with a 6.0L diesel engine.
- 10021173Oil flow from the base engine oil pump.
- 10020692Power steering fluid leak at jumper line to hydroboost connection.
- 10020675Water in the fuel. Lamp IS one and flickering.
- 100206736.0L turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips, lack of power, white or black smoke, surge, p0238, p0299, p0404, p0478, p0478, p2262, and/or p2263. Updated 11/05/07.
- 10020150Repeat turbocharger or vgt replacement.
- 100201356.0L - mil on with dtc p0460.
- 10020069Misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke or crank/no start.
- 10019949Water-in-fuel (wif) lamp on.
- 10019915High pressure system diagnostics - 6.0L for a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp).
- 10019810Lack of power or mil on - turbocharger sticking - revised diagnostics.
- 10019795P0404 service tip.
- 10019385Coolant degas bottle overflow - 6.0L.
- 10019380White smoke, lacks power, exhaust odor, surges, runs rough, or no start - 6.0L.
- 10019075Fuel 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.
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