Automatic Transmission problems of the 2001 Ford Excursion

Seven problems related to automatic transmission have been reported for the 2001 Ford Excursion. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Excursion based on all problems reported for the 2001 Excursion.

1 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2003

While driving 35 mph automatic transmission never shifted from second gear. Took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic stated vehicle needed a new transmission.

2 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2003

I have a 2001 Ford Excursions, with only 54,000 miles the transmission is going to have to be overhauled do to a defect that Ford knows about and changed in newer models that cause the automatic transmission skip second gear. I have seen many other people on the internet talk about it but I like most people do not know where to go to make Ford fix the problem.

3 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2003

The automatic transmission shiftsedto a lower gear while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on 8/5/2003, who stated the transmission lost power in the second and fourth gears. Please provide details.

4 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 05/22/2003

While driving, the second gear in the transmission froze up.

5 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2002

Transmission failed and vehicle failed to respond to acceleration. At last incident fluid came out from underneath, causing it to ignite while vehicle was being driven. This would be the third time the gasket seal of the transmission was replaced along with main central valve.

6 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 05/16/2002

While driving at 40 mph and coming up on a traffic light consumer proceeded to go, but vehicle would not go higher than 20mph, rpms were at 2800. Vehicle was crossing a busy intersection, and could have been broad sided or rear ended. This was a very dangerous situation. Please provide any further information.

7 Automatic Transmission problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2001

When towing boat in hot weather the transmission started leaking from rear seal. Truck was taken to dealer 3 times to remedy problem. Have not towed boat since so not sure if it will return.




Excursion Service Bulletins
Excursion Safety Recalls
Excursion Defect Investigations