2005 Ford Excursion engine problems
Owners reported engine problems in 23 complaints for the 2005 Ford Excursion, 27% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 23 27% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 102,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When engine problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 3 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 3 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 3 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 2 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 22 engine complaints that report mileage, the median is about 102,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns 2005 ford excursion diesel. The contact stated that while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle began smoking and stalled. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle but to no avail. The vehicle was taken into a local repair shop and diagnosed as a faulty engine. The vehicle was repaired. In addition, the contact stated that every time the heater or air conditioner was activated, fumes would emit into the vehicle. The failure mileage was 176,000 and the current mileage was 179,000.
My vehicle randomly experiences engine stalls while driving. It has stalled while traveling up to 40 MPH in traffic. When it stalls I lose power brakes and steering. I've had the vehicle at the dealer off and on for approximately two months and they are unable to fix the problem.
Other problems reported for the 2005 Ford Excursion
- Electrical system 20 complaints