2003 Ford Excursion - Reliability

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Reliability Rating for 2003 Ford Excursion by Identifix

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Minimal Problems

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	Rating	Comments
Engine		Occasional problems with this vehicle are failures of the Idle Air Control Valve (IACV), the Differential Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) Sensor, the Ignition Coils and Boots (4.6L and 5.4L only), the Camshaft Position Sensor, one or more Spark Plugs breaking off during removal. The cost to replace the IACV is estimated to be $70.00 for parts and $45.50 for labor. The cost to replace the DPFE Sensor is estimated to be $31.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor and Sensor. The cost to repair the Ignition Coils and Boots is estimated to be $103.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor for each defective coil. The cost to replace the Camshaft Position Sensor is estimated at $39.20 for parts and $19.50 for labor. The cost to repair the broken spark plug(s) ranges from $50.00 to $200.00 for parts and $65.00 to $1100.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension		An occasional problem on this vehicle is failure of the Ball Joints. The cost to repair the Ball Joints are estimated at $50.00 for Upper Ball Joints and $72.00 for Lower Ball Joints for parts and $227.50 per side (2 Wheel Drive) and $234.00 per side (4X4) for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Brake		An occasional problem on this vehicle is the failure of the Antilock Brake System (ABS) Module. The cost to replace the ABS Module is estimated at $275.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging		An occasional problem with this vehicle is failure of the Alternator. The cost to replace the Alternator is estimated at $270.00 for parts and $52.00 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Accessories		A common problem on this vehicle is failure of the Under Dash Fuse Panel and Generic Electronic Module. This problem may prevent the vehicle from starting. The cost to repair the Fuse Panel and Generic Electronic Module is $313.00 for parts and $97.50 for labor. All prices are estimates based on $65.00 per flat rate hour and do not include diagnostic time or any applicable sales tax.
Overall		3 out of 5

Reliability Ratings displayed above reflect style specific standard features and may vary from aggregated values displayed for the same year in the historical model overviewed bellow.

Reliability History for Ford Excursion by Identifix

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Engine
Transmission & Driveline
Steering & Suspension
Brake
Heating & Air Conditioning
Starting & Charging
Accessories
Overall

Reliability Ratings by Identifix is based from repair shop-reported issues. Though this data may be for years prior to model you are researching, it exposes how reliable this model platform has been historically.

2003 Ford Excursion - Reliability

Reliability Rating for 2003 Ford Excursion by Identifix

Reliability History for Ford Excursion by Identifix

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