The 2000 Ford Excursion's high safety profile includes 2 recall campaigns and 550 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

Recalls

550

Complaints

Crashes

Fires

Recall Findings

06V2860002006-01-08

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.

OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.

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07V5530002007-05-12

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL.

IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2000 Ford Excursion has accumulated 550 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with tires leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Tires185

02Engine And Engine Cooling52

03Service Brakes, Hydraulic46

04Electrical System43

05Vehicle Speed Control24

550 total across 1 model years (2000–2000)Full data at NHTSA.gov

Where to Find 2000 Ford Excursion

31States

38%in top 3

If you're near Texas, you're in luck: 19% of listings are there. But with 31 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

TXTexas

2519%

FLFlorida

1713%

CACalifornia

97%

MIMichigan

97%

GAGeorgia

65%

OKOklahoma

65%

DEDelaware

54%

AZArizona

54%

PAPennsylvania

54%

ILIllinois

43%

OROregon

43%

COColorado

43%

MOMissouri

43%

NVNevada

32%

WA3

MD2

ID2

UT2

MN2

IN2

NC2

NH2

WI2

IA1

AK1

VA1

NE1

OH1

KS1

LA1

DC1

Geographic distribution reflects all active listings for this model, not just 2000.

2000 Ford Excursion Buyer FAQ

What to know before you buy

Is the 2000 Ford Excursion a good car to buy?

Here's the short version on the 2000 Ford Excursion. There are 2 recalls to verify before purchase. Dig into the safety overview and pricing trends for recall-by-recall detail.

Are there recalls on the 2000 Ford Excursion?

NHTSA shows 2 recall campaigns for the 2000 Ford Excursion. Before buying, verify all recalls are complete. The dealer must fix them at no charge. See the safety section for the full list.

What are common problems with the 2000 Ford Excursion?

TIRES problems top the list with 550 total complaints filed. Not every car is affected, but it's worth asking about and inspecting. Full details in the known issues section.