2003 Ford Excursion Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 6%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 Ford Excursion, 6% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,000 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 Excursion limited one one occasion brake pedal was stuck to floor while driving in a parking lot, but the brakes were disengaged so the vehicle was rolling. We had to press the pedal height adjustment several times before the pedal released from the floor. Vehicle has a thumping sound in the drive train when stopping the vehicle and during acceleration. Took the vehicle in 3-4 times for second problem and once for the first listed problem and dealer complains that they can't find anything wrong with either problems. …”
NHTSA complaint #10129306, filed 2005-07, 24,000 miles“The overdrive light come on and off and my truck loses power and if you at a stop light the truck will cut off. When I take to the shop they that the transmission is going bad but it may be able to be on a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10947266, filed 2017-01“The rear drive shaft fell off the vehicle while driving. The damage also caused the four wheel drive transfer case to shear off from the transmission.”
NHTSA complaint #10040116, filed 2003-09Related service bulletins
- 10243490Sep 7, 2023When performing any transmission fluid changes or topoffs involving MERCON SP, MERCON LV has replaced all versions of MERCON SP and can be used going forward. Mixing MERCON LV…
- 10189008Feb 10, 2021This SKU is a Transmission Line. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the connector. The transmission line connector may have an incorrect…
- 10056196May 1, 2014Ford: when shifting between park, reverse and/or during 2-3 shift, an intermittent clunk occurs with a torqshift transmission. Model 2003-2014 f-super duty, e series, excursion…
- 10055629Feb 1, 2014Ford: on some trucks, there is a no crank situation and if voltage on transmission range sensor at pin 21, is less than 5 volts, disconnect the engine cooling fan clutch…
- 10030836Aug 1, 2009Ford: multiple vehicles with a torq shift transmission intermittent clunk when shifting between drive, reverse and park and/or during 2-3 upshift. Models f super duty; e series…
- 10026321May 26, 2008Ford: vehicles mistakenly charged $100 powertrain warranty deductible for fuel injector repair or repairs. No model or model years provided. *pe econoline, excursion and f-series…
- 10019808Apr 29, 2006Exhaust pressure sensor input no longer used if pcm is reprogrammed - service tip.
- 10018070Sep 1, 2005Torqshift transmission - intermittent clunk when shifting from reverse gear or drive gear to park. Multiple vehicles. Ford oasis. To include 2006 ford f-53.
- 10013316Jan 1, 2005A cold weather reverse engagement stall.
- 10014269Dec 27, 2004Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0756, p0761 or p0771 after overhaul or installation of 2005 torqshift transmission.
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Ford Excursion
26 complaintsEngine cooling
25 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsTires
10 complaintsFuel system
9 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
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.
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