Certified Pre-Owned: 2004 Ford Excursion

None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.

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Recalls
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Ford Excursion of the 2000 to 2005 generation
Photo: IFCAR, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo, not one of our cars

For sale

We do not have a 2004 Ford Excursion for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.

What to check when buying the 2004 Ford Excursion

  • NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
  • Owners filed 95 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (23), engine and engine cooling (23) and fuel system (9). Have those parts checked before you buy.
2004 Ford Excursion recall campaigns
CampaignDateComponentSummary
11V3520002011-07-13exterior lighting:brake lightsFORD 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...
05V2700002005-06-10electrical system:wiringCERTAIN 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.

Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.

The 2004 Ford Excursion for buyers

No 2004 Ford Excursion is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. Buying the 2004 Ford Excursion is a big decision; here is the information we have.

A buyer's checks

Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. There are 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.

What the specs mean

No fuel-use rating is published for this model year, so we leave those figures out.

When the Excursion makes sense

It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while.

Size and space

Being a car, it is easy to park and comfortable on longer drives.

Drive it on your own roads

Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. A week with the Excursion answers more than any brochure. Drive the Excursion on your commute before you commit to it.

Year and trim

Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.

Money matters

Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.

Your move

Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.

Rent it for a week before you buy

A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2004 Ford Excursion from us first.

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Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2004 Ford Excursion for you and reply within one business day.

Buying the 2004 Ford Excursion

Does CarmaCars sell the 2004 Ford Excursion?

Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.

Can I rent a 2004 Ford Excursion before I buy one?

Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.

Does the 2004 Ford Excursion have recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.

Where do the figures come from?

Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.