2002 Ford Excursion engine and engine cooling problems

31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine and engine cooling on the 2002 Ford Excursion — 24% of all complaints for this model year.

Engine and Engine Cooling complaints

24%

share of all complaints

71,218 mi

median reported incident mileage

0 / 2

crash / fire reports

What owners report

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 ford excursion. The vehicle was included in the recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 07v553000 (engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel) and was repaired. After the repair while driving approximately 65 mph, the vehicle began to decelerate independently. The vehicle…”
filed Jan 31, 2012
“#4 spark plug blew out of engine head, threads destroyed. Ford dealer service department told me this is a known defect in the ford 5.4 triton engine head and that ford is doing nothing about it. *tr”
filed Jan 21, 2012

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.

Ford: vehicles mistakenly charged $100 powertrain warranty deductible for fuel injector repair or repairs. No model or model years provided. *pe econoline, excursion and f-series super duty vehicles, model years…
CSP-48B01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 26, 2008
Some 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with a 4.6l 2v, 5.4l 2v, or 6.8l 2v engine--spark plug thread repair procedure--not covered under new vehicle limited warranty. *nj this includes f-53 motorhome chassis. Updated 2/23/10…
07212 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2007
Wds cop kit diagnostic tip - coil on plug (cop) ignition systems - engine misfire or rough running. *tt
041601 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 14, 2005
Intermittent rough idle - non-commanded egr (exhaust gas recirculation valve) flow. *tt
05417 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 7, 2005