Ford Excursion Transmission Problems

Transmission complaints by model year

Which parts fail

• Automatic transmission
  31
• Driveline › Driveshaft
  4
• Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
  3
• Automatic transmission › Cooling unit and lines
  2
• Driveline
  2
• Automatic transmission › Park/neutral start interlock switch
  1
• Axle hubs
  1
• Axle assembly › Axle shaft
  1

Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1031%
• 25k–50k
  722%
• 50k–75k
  619%
• 75k–100k
  413%
• 100k–150k
  26%
• 150k+
  39%

What owners report

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Ford Excursion. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled, shut off, and the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. The dealer was contacted (buss Ford, in mchenry, il) who stated that there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The failure was not diagnosed. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Ford Excursion. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate while the check engine warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a diagnosis where it was advised that the injector pressure system needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000.

Dt: vehicle was involved n an accident due to brake failure. The ABS went out. When opened the hood for investigation the master cyclinder separted from the brake booster cylinder. No lock on bolt and the nut sheared itself off. Called Ford and left message. Had to put new transmission at 16,000 miles as well. Had 2 mechanics look at this and suggested Ford should take notice.

I own a 2004 Ford Excursion which has on two occasions failed to start and was towed to fairview Ford. The first occurrence the dealer replaced the camshaft sensor and reflashed the computer. The second incident the car was also towed by roadside assistance from my driveway. The tow truck driver was also unable to start the vehicle. I was contacted later in the day by my service advisor saying that the vehicle started fine and they were unable to duplicate the problem. On a third occurrence the vehicle stalled in a parking lot and would not restart for my wife. After shopping for approximately 45 minutes my wife returned and was able start the vehicle and it was driven strait to the dealer. The dealer was again unable to duplicate the problem. …

The 6.8 and 5.4 engines have been failing due to defective valve train cam followers. I am having the 3rd engine installed in my Excursion. The cam followers are failing and spitting them out causing catstropic engine failure. I have been in contact with anthony bariana who works for holman distribution in new jersey @ [phone] ext 305 and he confirmed that the 6.8 and 5.4 engines have had the same problem as my truck at an abnormally high rate. Mt truck is currently at matthews paoli Ford [phone] and the general manager bryan lippincott told me that they have replaced 6 state farm truck engines in 2.00 months 6.8 liter same as mine identical problem. …

2003 Excursion limited one one occasion brake pedal was stuck to floor while driving in a parking lot, but the brakes were disengaged so the vehicle was rolling. We had to press the pedal height adjustment several times before the pedal released from the floor. Vehicle has a thumping sound in the drive train when stopping the vehicle and during acceleration. Took the vehicle in 3-4 times for second problem and once for the first listed problem and dealer complains that they can't find anything wrong with either problems. Contacted Ford customer care and after a half hour on the phone they said all they can offer is for me to take the vehicle back in to the dealer. Each time we take it in we have to rent a vehicle until they are done working on it. I have owned a Ford for 13 years and am not impressed with the way they've handled this situation. …

Was driving on highway and vehicle all of a sudden lost power kept pressing the gas pedal and it wouldn't go as felt like you wanted to turn off it would stall we have checked everything in the truck engine everything and everything seems good transmission does not have any metal shavings I did notice that for some reason the electrical panel have melted it was all completely melted and they believe that the transmission is also melted and stuck together I'm not sure because we still haven't I mean transmission has no signs that something wrong with it I think this is very thing I think this is very dangerous for a vehicle to just stop in the middle of the freeway and imagine if they would have been traffic thank god that there wasn't that nobody was right behind me cuz the truck just stopped and it was not going

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 Ford Excursion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it rolled away independently without the engine started. The vehicle crashed into a residential mailbox and a mobile trailer. The contact's right leg and left ankle were injured while attempting to stop the vehicle, and medical attention was received. A police report was filed. An independent mechanic stated that the rear driver side panel and roof needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.