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2005 Ford Excursion 5.4L V8

All Ford Excursion UW137 trims (2000–2005) → All Ford Excursion generations →
2005 Ford Excursion – front Unverified
Photo: 2005 Ford Excursion XLT 4x2, front left, 05-21-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the first generation (UW137, 2000–2005); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
  1. Photo: 2005 Ford Excursion XLT 4x2, front left, 05-21-2023 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  2. Photo: 2004 Ford Excursion Limited, front 11.4.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  3. Photo: Ford Excursion school bus by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
  4. Photo: 2004 Ford Excursion Limited, rear 11.4.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The 2005 Ford Excursion 5.4L V8 is a 255-hp with a 4-speed automatic.

It makes 255 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque.

Spec Value
Vehicle
PowertrainGas
Engine
Engine Type5.4L 8-cylinder SOHC gas (Triton)
Horsepower255 hp
Torque350 lb-ft
Transmission
Transmission4-speed automatic (4R100)

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2005 Ford Excursion 4-DR).

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Ford EXCURSION. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Jul 13, 2011 · EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 RANGER TRUCKS BUILT FROM JANUARY 25, 2011, THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AT THE TWIN CITIES ASSEMBLY PLANT, AND SERVICE PARTS DISTRIBUTED TO DEALERS FOR CERTAIN 2004 THROUGH 2011 MODEL YEAR RANGER TRUCKS, 2002 THROUGH 2005 MODEL YEAR EXCURSION VEHICLES, AND 2002 THROUGH 2007 MODEL YEAR F-250, F-350, F-450, AND F-550 TRUCKS FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WAS SHIPPED WITH A SUBCOMPONENT (SLIDER) THAT MAY EXPERIENCE DEFORMATION. A MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH WITH A DEFORMED SLIDER MAY MALFUNCTION CAUSING THE TURN SIGNAL, TAIL LIGHTS, HAZARD WARNING SIGNAL FLASHERS AND/OR BRAKE LIGHTS NOT TO ACTIVATE.

Consequence: NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

NHTSA campaign 11V352000

Jun 10, 2005 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND VANS EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES MAY EXPERIENCE STALLING WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING AND MAY OR MAY NOT RESTART.

Consequence: SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL UPGRADE THE FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE (FICM) WIRE HARNESS OR REPLACED, AND/OR HAVE A NEW INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP)) SENSOR CONNECTOR INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.

NHTSA campaign 05V270000

65 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2005 Ford EXCURSION

Owner Complaints

65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2005 Ford EXCURSION (2 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Electrical System20
Engine And Engine Cooling14
Engine9
Fuel System8
Diesel6
Fuel/Propulsion System5
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Aug 14, 2025 · Steering
“Several times I’ll be driving and the steering wheel will jerk in one direction and wobble violently I will grab it to correct it and basically fight to keep it in the lane so I have to pull over and…”
Feb 18, 2023 · Tires
“LT275/65/R18 Tire developed a massive approximately 18in x 3in bubble on the inner section of tread causing significant vibration and excessive wear in that area in less than 50 miles”
Aug 14, 2020 · Electrical System
“WHILE DRIVING, THE ENGINE JUST QUITS AND LOSES ALL POWER. I HAVE TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL, TURN THE KEY ALL THE WAY TO OFF, AND RESTART THE ENGINE. SOMETIMES IT STARTS RIGHT UP, OTHER TIMES IT TAKES…”
Feb 26, 2018 · Engine
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE UNDERGOING ROUTINE SERVICE BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE COOLANT LEAKING THROUGH THE ENGINE CYLINDER AND THE HEAD…”
Feb 7, 2018 · Engine
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT CALLED A LOCAL DEALER (CHAPMAN…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2005 FORD EXCURSION. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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