2005 Ford Excursion Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 14about this part
- Share
- 22%of 65 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 62,158miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 14 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2005 Ford Excursion, 22% of the 65 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 62,158 miles. 1 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.
“Vehicle was backing down the driveway and the motor started surging and blowing white smoke. I lost all power and slammed into my trailer. This is a known failure of the EGR valve I have had it replaced and cleaned five times. The truck loose all braking power and steering power when the truck dies. They have had many known and documented issues in the ambulance industry.”
NHTSA complaint #10298991, filed 2010-01, 62,158 miles“My vehicle randomly experiences engine stalls while driving. It has stalled while traveling up to 40 MPH in traffic. When it stalls I lose power brakes and steering. I've had the vehicle at the dealer off and on for approximately two months and they are unable to fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10295117, filed 2009-12, 87,000 miles“I am so disappointed in purchasing this Ford truck....I have had this vehicle for 5 years and it has been in the shop on several occasions for the same reason...EGR valve gets stuck and I'm stuck on side the highway....I cannot trust this vehicle to get me to the corner store let alone a long distance trip. Although I loved my truck...the cost of these repairs have just been astronomical, not to mention the inconvenience of constant towing and days spent in the Ford service department. …”
NHTSA complaint #10437952, filed 2011-12, 55,000 miles“Driving on interstate at 70 MPH, vehicle had a complete loss of power. Traveling with family in the vehicle had to bring to a stop on the side of the road with no power assistance. Mo highway patrol (motorist assist) had to be called to locate tow truck as we were in the middle of nowhere. We were told Ford has given assistance on the repair of this specific engine on other vehicles, pick up or large van, however they are ignoring the same repairs and failures with this engine in the excursions.”
NHTSA complaint #10351787, filed 2010-08, 55,371 miles“6.0l diesel engines to address reported incidents of engine stalling while driving occurred up to 9 times in one day. On june 25 took vehicle to certified diesel tech, no computer errors. D & s service techs trouble shot for 5 days to no avail. Manufacture has no advice for repair. After 1 week being serviced and over $1,800 of work it stalled again on july 3rd. This is a serious safety concern for myself and my family. Please help in addressing this matter. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #10608032, filed 2014-07, 107,954 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10109070Sep 21, 2016The Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual has been revised for diagnosing electronic throttle bodies (ETBs). The ETC_ACT and ETC_DSD PIDs should not used to…
- 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…
- 10028826Jun 1, 2009Ford: some vehicles with diesel engines may experience no starts, hard starts or rough running when cold and may be accompanied with diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0611, p1378…
- 10028730May 1, 2009Ford: some vehicles equipped with 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit any one or combination of the following concerns-lack of power, white/black smoke or a surge.
- 10028284Mar 20, 2009Ford trucks: misfire, lack of power, buck/jerk, excessive smoke, crank/no start-diagnostics for fuel system. There are several potential causes for these symptoms.
- 10028125Mar 4, 2009Ford: vehicles may exhibit fuel in the engine coolant, due to leaks in the cylinder head fuel injector area. Symptoms may include fuel in engine coolant and coolant expulsion…
- 10026387Oct 23, 2008Ford: 6.0l diesel hard start/long crank/no start du to low injector control pressure (icp). Ipe
- 10027985Sep 1, 2008Ford truck: some trucks equipped with a 6.0l diesel engine may exhibit a hard start/long crank or no start condition due to low injection control pressure (icp).
- 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…
- 10024325Mar 1, 20086.0l turbocharger carbon deposit diagnostics and service tips. *nj updated 5/29/08.
Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2005 Ford Excursion
20 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsEngine
9 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsTires
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2005 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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