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Ford Excursion — Years to Avoid

Reliability breakdown of every Ford Excursion model year. Based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, and safety investigations.

Model Years
10
Years to Avoid
2000
Best Years
2010, 1998, 1997

How we calculate this

Each year receives a composite risk score based on NHTSA owner complaints, federal recalls, safety investigations, and technical service bulletins. Years scoring more than 2x the model's average are flagged as “years to avoid.” Years in the lowest risk bracket are marked as “best years.” All data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Which Ford Excursion Years Should You Avoid?

Based on federal safety data, the 2000 Ford Excursion is the most problematic year, with significantly higher rates of owner complaints, recalls, and safety investigations compared to other model years.

If you're shopping for a used Ford Excursion, consider the 2010, 1998, 1997 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

10 model years analyzed