Ford Excursion vs RAM 3500
Both cars' complete complaint records, side by side.
Read the totals carefully. NHTSA publishes no sales figures, so the car that sold more collects more complaints regardless of quality. The rows worth weighing are the proportions — the share of complaints that involved harm, and which part dominates.
| Measure | Ford Excursion | RAM 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints on file | 1,385 | 3,354 |
| Model years covered | 1997–2010 | 2007–2026 |
| Worst model year | 2000 | 2017 |
| Best model year | 2005 | 2007 |
| Crashes reported | 97 | 110 |
| Fires reported | 102 | 81 |
| Injuries reported | 52 | 51 |
| Deaths reported | 6 | 4 |
| Most complained-about part | Tires | Brakes |
| Share of complaints involving harm | 18.6% | 7.3% |
Ford Excursion by year
What breaks
Tires
296
21.4%
Engine & Cooling
246
17.8%
Electrical System
157
11.3%
Brakes
129
9.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
78
5.6%
Suspension
77
5.6%
Transmission & Drivetrain
63
4.5%
Fuel & Propulsion
52
3.8%
RAM 3500 by year
What breaks
Brakes
970
28.9%
Electrical System
365
10.9%
Transmission & Drivetrain
333
9.9%
Engine & Cooling
274
8.2%
Steering
211
6.3%
Acceleration & Cruise Control
201
6.0%
Fuel & Propulsion
200
6.0%
Other & Unspecified
159
4.7%