2003 Ford Excursion electrical system problems
Owners reported electrical system problems in 29 complaints for the 2003 Ford Excursion, 21% of the complaints on file. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 29 21% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 76,000 miles 26 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 7
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 6 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 2 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 26 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 76,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 7 fires, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
While driving on hwy 210 my ABS light came on then my interior lights went dim my head lights started to flicker then the dash board was like christmas everything started to blink fuel like miles to empty seatbelt ect.. Then loss all power steering wheel locked I had my four children in the car when we flipped in to a ditch after hitting some mail boxes.. Wth I see some of the same reports why hasn't ford fixed this problem!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford excursion. The contact stated that while driving 25 MPH, the instrument panel gauges failed and provided erroneous readings. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 75,000.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Ford Excursion
- Engine 31 complaints