Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Ford excursion. The contact stated that the exterior lights would not function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number 11v352000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was approximately 130,000.
2005 Ford Excursion lighting problems
moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $250 · see lighting across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$250
When does it fail?
Of the 3 lighting complaints filed for the 2005 Ford Excursion, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 75,000-100,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA lighting complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 10 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 2 most recent
Left turn signal inoperative when turned on normally, if signal lever is held partially to the left before the detent to hold it in the left signal position, the signal will work. Found a NHTSA campaign describing this issue (11v352000) for my make and model and found out Ford has issued a recall (11c18) for the turn signal switch, it but I called Ford and they said my vehicle is not a part of…
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Common questions
How serious is the lighting problem on the 2005 Ford Excursion?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $250 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the lighting typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, lighting issues most often appear around 110,667 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $250 for lighting repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to lighting?
No active recalls currently cover lighting issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2005/Ford/Excursion.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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