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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMSU45P85ED46281 · Checked Oct 30, 2026
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1FMSU45P85E•••••• 2005 Ford EXCURSION

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Most reported Engine And Engine Cooling 1 Engine 1

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Engine Jan 2013
The contact owns a 2005 ford excursion. The contact was driving 5 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection but the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of…
Engine And Engine Cooling Jan 2010
Vehicle was backing down the driveway and the motor started surging and blowing white smoke. I lost all power and slammed into my trailer. This is a known failure of the egr valve I have had it replaced and cleaned five times. The truck loose all braking power and steering power…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FMSU45P85ED46281 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.