MYRModel Year Report

2005 Ford Excursion

▲ Better than typical
2005 Ford Excursion
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:38:00.565Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

Complaints
65
Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2005

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Electrical system

31% of complaints

Complaints per year

1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 533 complaints 2001: 209 complaints 2001 2002: 129 complaints 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 95 complaints 2005: 65 complaints 2005 65 2010: 1 complaint
1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 533 complaints 2000 2001: 209 complaints 2001 2002: 129 complaints 2002 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 95 complaints 2004 2005: 65 complaints 2005 65 2010: 1 complaint 2010
1997: 1 complaint 1997 1998: 0 complaints 1998 1999: 7 complaints 1999 2000: 533 complaints 2000 2001: 209 complaints 2001 2002: 129 complaints 2002 2003: 106 complaints 2003 2004: 95 complaints 2004 2005: 65 complaints 2005 65 2010: 1 complaint 2010

2005: 65 complaints

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YearComplaints
19971
19980
19997
2000533
2001209
2002129
2003106
200495
200565
20101

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Electrical system

31% · 20 reports

Most commonly citing wiring.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-08-14

Engine and engine cooling

22% · 14 reports

Most commonly citing diesel and exhaust system.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-01-03

Was traveling approximately 65MPH on the freeway merging onto another freeway when the truck suddenly stalled. There were no brakes, no steering, and the truck would not restart. We had four children with us, three of them small and in car seats.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-03-15

Also filed under Service brakes, hydraulic

Engine

14% · 9 reports
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-26

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-07

Fuel system, diesel

9% · 6 reports

Fuel/propulsion system

8% · 5 reports

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2005-07-22Electrical system05V270000 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.

    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…

    Check if this car was fixed →

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    2011-08-15Exterior lighting11V352000 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…

    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.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

2005 Ford Excursion — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Electrical system: 20 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 14 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 05V270000 · Electrical system
  • Recall 11V352000 · Exterior lighting
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

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FAQ

Is the 2005 Ford Excursion reliable?
Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2005 Ford Excursion is rated "better than typical".
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Ford Excursion?
The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 31% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Ford Excursion have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.