Ford Excursion years to avoid
The Ford Excursion years to avoid are 2000, 2001 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 1998 is the cleanest year on record.
1,385
Total complaints
12
Recall campaigns
1997–2010
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Excursion years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | High complaint rate | 635 | |
| 2001 | High complaint rate | 240 |
Every Excursion year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 84 | 2 | |
| 2004 | 125 | 2 | |
| 2003 | 139 | 5 | |
| 2002 | 150 | 5 | |
| 2001avoid | 240 | 7 | |
| 2000avoid | 635 | 6 | |
| 1999 | 10 | 1 | |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 1 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Ford Excursion years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Excursion years to avoid are 2000, 2001. The cleanest year on record is 1998.
What is the best year for the Ford Excursion?
By complaint volume, 1998 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Excursion years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Ford Excursion have?
Across all model years, the Excursion has 12 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,385 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.