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2003 Ford Excursion Latches, locks and linkages Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
1%of 106 total for the year
Median mileage
25,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the latches, locks and linkages of the 2003 Ford Excursion, 1% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 25,000 miles.

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.

“2003 Ford Excursion ------auto entry an deactivation off the alarm system by ordinary screwdriver. Standard screwdriver inserted in driver side key lock both opens the door and deactivates the alarm system allowing for theft of interior materials and further theft of automobile.”

NHTSA complaint #10218174, filed 2008-02, 25,000 miles

Latches, locks and linkages: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200433%
200311%
200211%
200131%
2000143%

Other parts of the 2003 Ford Excursion

Electrical system
26 complaints
Engine cooling
25 complaints
Brakes
10 complaints
Tires
10 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Suspension
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Engine
5 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Body and structure
4 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology