CarRecallWatchThe 2002 Ford Excursion has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 129 complaints with NHTSA, including 13 crashes, 9 fires, 11 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (31 reports).
2002 Ford Excursion recalls
Most common 2002 Ford Excursion problems
Problem areas named in the 129 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 31 |
| Tires | 28 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Structure | 6 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Steering | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 |
| Visibility | 4 |
What owners report
As I was driving the transfer case and drive shaft dropped out of truck. Broken bolts and no warning.
LARGE PATCHES OF PAINT TOPCOAT PEELING FROM VEHICLE ROOF, ABSOLUTELY NO EVIDENCE OF PRIMER HAVING BONDED/ ADHERING TO SEPARATED TOPCOAT, PEELED PAINT IS IDENTICAL ON BOTH SIDES, OBVIOUSLY PRIMER INTENDED TO INTEGRATE TOPCOAT WITH SUBSTRATE WAS FAULTY AND NOT ACCEPTABLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EACH TIME SHE DROVE THE VEHICLE, IT STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER THE FAILURES, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAITED A MINUTE OR MORE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE. SOMETIMES, IT TOOK UP TO FOUR ATTEMPTS BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED, IT HESITATED TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT FIND A FAILURE CODE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER AND WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES AND INFORMED THE C
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXCURSION EQUIPPED WITH TOYO OPEN COUNTRY R/T TIRES (NA), SIZE: LT285/75/R16. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE REAR DRIVER'S TIRE WAS REPLACED BY ALLEN TIRE (LOCATED AT 1725 SUPERIOR AVE, COSTA MESA, CA 92627, (949) 646-5236) DUE TO A BULGE IN THE TIRE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE SET OF TIRES WERE A REPLACEMENT SET. THE TIRE WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14T014000 (TIRES). THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170,000 AND THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
HAD A B F GOODRICH LT315/75R16D ALL TERRAIN KO, DOT: BFAUHX111211, FRONT LEFT TIRE EXPLODE WITHOUT ANY WARNING, WAS DRIVING NORTH ON HIGHWAY 65, ABOUT 16 MILES SOUTH OF BRANSON, MO. I WAS TRAVELING AROUND 65 MPH IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE ON A CLEAR DRY DAY WITH MINIMAL TRAFFIC. THE TIRES WERE PURCHASED ON 4-23-11, SAM'S CLUB #6361, VEHICLE HAD 91,461 MILES. THE INCIDENT HAPPENED ON 5-8-18, THE VEHICLE HAD 136,896 MILES. (45,435 MILES). WHEN THE TIRE EXPLODED IT SEVERED THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE LINE RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE BEING TOTALED.
2002 Ford Excursion questions
Does the 2002 Ford Excursion have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2002 Ford Excursion: Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights; Exterior Lighting:Tail Lights; Vehicle Speed Control; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Diesel; Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Ford Excursion?
Based on 129 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (31), Tires (28), Vehicle Speed Control (16).
How do I check if a recall on my 2002 Ford Excursion has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.