2002 Ford Excursion Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 8%of 129 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 82,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Ford Excursion, 8% of the 129 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 82,000 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The cps (crankshaft position sensor) failed with no warning at all. This is one of those things that is not a moving part, and should have lasted hundreds of thousands of miles. I understand there have been a lot of complaints about it. Sign me on to that bandwagon.”
NHTSA complaint #10175618, filed 2006-12, 82,000 miles“Kept having to replace fuse #45 on my 2002 Ford Excursion limited diesel 4x4. After putting into any gear, go to give it fuel it would nt do anything. Researched the internet and found that there was others with Ford truck 1999-2003 having same problem and read what they did to fix it. Apparently in the gear shift, there are 3 very short wires that were fraying due to be pinched. So since it was not under warranty we had to have the steering box cover removed and there it was, the wires were almost completely frayed. …”
NHTSA complaint #10179039, filed 2007-01, 103,000 miles“Ford Excursion 2002, blew out spark plug through piston cap,.. After $5000.00 in fixes, I went to pick it up, and it blew up again on the way home from the dealership. I lost power on the freeway going 65 miles per hour, and almost crashed. Ford was not at all helpful, and even though I am a very good customer, could care less about me, the danger of the v10 engine blow ups, or about their customers lives.... Is their any way you guys could make them do the right thing ??? Isn't there any law or organization that can help us ??? …”
NHTSA complaint #10080866, filed 2004-07, 50,000 miles“The electronic controller for the over drive lock switch is shorting out in my 2002 Ford Excursion. I experienced a problem with the gauges turning off while I was driving around atlanta, ga with my family. The battery went dead because the fuse that controls the dash gauges blew. The alternator quit charging the battery, and the gauges quit working. I did not notice this problem until I was stopped at a red light and the engine died. I restarted the car, put it in drive and when the light turned green the engine began to stall and the transmission would not shift. Take off was very sluggish. …”
NHTSA complaint #10132548, filed 2005-08, 63,050 miles“The vehicle experienced electrical and suspension problems. The suspension problem caused the tires to wear prematurely. Please provide any additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10055846, filed 2004-01, 6,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10013116Sep 6, 2004Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. Various models including 2004 f-series.
- 10013113Jan 1, 2004Adding additional bulbs to turn indicator or hazard flasher circuits - service tips.
Electrical system: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Excursion
31 complaintsTires
27 complaintsBrakes
17 complaintsVehicle speed control
16 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford Excursion
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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