2002 Ford Excursion vs 2003 Ford Excursion
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2002 Ford Excursion | 2003 Ford Excursion |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 129 | 106 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 124 | 191 |
| Investigations | 4 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 13 | 6 |
| Fire reports | 9 | 9 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 63,050 mi | 60,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Excursion | Ford Excursion |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 31 | 25 |
| Tires | 27 | 10 |
| Electrical System | 10 | 26 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 7 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 15 | 8 |
| Steering | 5 | 7 |
| Engine | 6 | 5 |
| Suspension | 5 | 6 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Stalling | 16 | 24 |
| Vibration / shaking | 9 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 5 | 5 |
2002 Ford Excursion
2003 Ford Excursion
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.