2004 Ford Excursion reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2004 Ford Excursion — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 125
- 4 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
- 10 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 1
- see below
- Reported harm
- 6 reported crashes · 7 injuries · 3 fires
How this record compares
raw NHTSA counts, not defect ratesComplaint rank
#3,633
of 4,194 vehicle records
Vs Ford median
-212
median 338 across 514 Ford records
Vs 2002-2006
-144
median 269 complaints in 819 records
Top component share
14%
Electrical System: 18 complaints
What owners report fails — 2004 Ford Excursion
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING 8
- VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 7
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL 7
- ENGINE 7
1 recall on record for the 2004 Ford Excursion
- NHTSA 11V352000 · 2011 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2004 Ford Excursion units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2004 Ford Excursion reliable?
NHTSA has 125 consumer complaints on record for the 2004 Ford Excursion and 1 recall. The most-reported problem area is electrical system (10 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2004 Ford Excursion units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Ford Excursion?
Owners most often report problems with: electrical system (10), electrical system:wiring (8), vehicle speed control (7), engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel (7). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 2004 Ford Excursion?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.