Representative photoOil change for a 2003 Ford Excursion
Oil change for the 2003 Ford Excursion: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
What to check when buying the 2003 Ford Excursion
- NHTSA lists 5 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 106 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system (29), engine and engine cooling (26) and service brakes (10). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V352000 | 2011-07-13 | exterior lighting:brake 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... |
| 09V399000 | 2009-10-13 | vehicle speed control | FORD IS RECALLING MODEL YEARS 1995-2003 WINDSTAR, 2000-2003 EXCURSION DIESEL, 1993-1997 AND 1999-2003 F-250 SD THROUGH F-550 SD DIESEL, 1992-2003 E-150 THROUGH E-550, 1995-2002 EXPLORER, 1997 AND 2002 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER, 1995-1997 AND 2001-2003 RANGER, AND 1994 F53 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE TEXAS INSTRUMENTS... |
| 07V553000 | 2007-12-05 | engine and engine cooling:engine:diesel | ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES, THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR LOCATED ON THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE MAY FUNCTION INTERMITTENTLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ENGINE STALL. |
| 07V078000 | 2007-03-06 | vehicle speed control | ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT. |
| 04V327000 | 2004-07-07 | electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery | ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES, THE ENGINE GROUND STUD THAT ATTACHES THE NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL EYELET TO THE ENGINE BLOCK MAY BE LOOSE. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2003 Ford Excursion: Oil change
Need an oil change for your 2003 Ford Excursion? We do not do mechanical work, but we arrange it with a trusted shop and keep you driving meanwhile. Engine oil and its filter are changed on the schedule in your owner's manual, by distance or by time.
Details the shop needs
Mention the trim and engine in your request; parts differ between them. Tell the shop about any warning light or sound you have noticed. If you have the service history of your Excursion, have it ready for the shop.
Our part and the shop's part
Send the car's details and what it needs; we take it from there. You approve the shop's quote before any work. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car.
Keep moving meanwhile
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. Keep the rental as long as the repair takes. We bring the car to your address in the Toronto area, or you collect it for free.
Car care, briefly
Keep the spare, the jack and the wheel lock key where you can find them. Use the grade of fuel your owner's manual calls for. Note the mileage when each service is done, so you know when the next is due.
Questions to ask the shop
Ask how the shop will contact you if it finds something unexpected. Keep the invoice; it is part of the car's service history. Ask when the car will be ready and how the shop will tell you.
Want a price?
A short request starts it: the car, the problem, and when suits you.
Request oil change
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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