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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
14
Years to Avoid
2003, 2001, 2000
Best Years
2009, 2008, 2007, 2006

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 2003, 2001, 2000 Ford Excursion are the most problematic years, 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 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 model years — these have the fewest reported issues relative to other years.

14 model years analyzed