2003 Ford Excursion Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 4%of 106 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 23,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Ford Excursion, 4% of the 106 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 23,700 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.
“Quarter glass shattered when hit very lightly with a small stone by a 7-year old child. Safelite glass shop (n. Charleston, sc) stated that it must be a defect in the glass for such a small object to destroy the window.”
NHTSA complaint #10052385, filed 2004-01, 9,500 miles“While driving 40 MPH driver noticed smoke coming from the driver's power window switch. The driver was able to take the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that power window switch needed to be replaced, and replaced it. However, the problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10107234, filed 2005-01Related service bulletins
- 10018067Oct 7, 2005Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost mode.
- 10018054Oct 7, 2005Service kit available for wiper motor wiring.
- 10014062Dec 13, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
- 10011168Aug 23, 2004Vacum pump inoperative or runs continuosly - climate control default to defrost.
- 10011159Aug 9, 2004Rear window defroster grid/integral antenna diagnosis and repair - terminal tab repair.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): 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 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsBody 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.
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