1999 FORD EXCURSION
1 recalls, 10 complaints - 39 TSBs
07V553000 Dec 5, 2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF AN ENGINE STALL, A CRASH COULD RESULT WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SENSOR AND REPLACE IT WITH AN IMPROVED CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 29, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Complaint Statistics
10 total complaints
1 fires
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| SUSPENSION:REAR | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 1 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
Aug 9, 2006
Incident date: Aug 1, 2006
WHILE BACKING UP AND TURNING, THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON MY 1999 FORD EXPEDITION FAILED. THE PIN ACTUALLY SHEARED OFF THE BALL. THE VEHICLE HAD ABOUT 96200 MILES ON IT. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
Apr 1, 2006
Incident date: Jan 10, 2006
I OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION AND HAVE NOW HAD 2 SPARK PLUGS EJECT OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD DUE DESTROYING THE COILS OF EACH SPARK PLUG IN THE PROCESS. THIS IS A WIDELY KNOW ISSUE WITH 1997-2000 FORDS, BUT FORD IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT. I CALL THE DEALER IN CARLSBAD CALIFORNIA AND WAS QUOTED ALMOS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Apr 1, 2006
Incident date: Jan 10, 2006
I OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION AND HAVE NOW HAD 2 SPARK PLUGS EJECT OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD DUE DESTROYING THE COILS OF EACH SPARK PLUG IN THE PROCESS. THIS IS A WIDELY KNOW ISSUE WITH 1997-2000 FORDS, BUT FORD IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT. I CALL THE DEALER IN CARLSBAD CALIFORNIA AND WAS QUOTED ALMOS... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Dec 27, 2005
Incident date: Dec 23, 2005
99 EXPEDITION WITH 5.4 L TRITON V-8 FORCIBLE EJECTED SPARK PLUG FROM CYLINDER HEAD LEADING TO ENGINE FAILURE. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 14, 2005
Incident date: Aug 12, 2005
I HAVE A 99 FORD EXPEDITION. TAIL LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, HAZARD LIGHTS, AND REAR WIPER WORKS WHEN THEY WANT TO WORK. TAKEN IT TO SERVICE SHOP, CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. TAKE IT BAKE WHEN IT DOES IT AGAIN, SHOP REPLACES JUNCTION BOX (FUSE BOX). IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN AS I WRITE THIS, AND IS NOT WORKING... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 25, 2005
Incident date: Dec 17, 1999
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND THE CAR JUMPED. THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE FUEL LINE WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. *JB
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
Jan 25, 2005
Incident date: Dec 17, 1999
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND THE CAR JUMPED. THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE FUEL LINE WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. *JB
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Jan 25, 2005
Incident date: Dec 17, 1999
WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND THE CAR JUMPED. THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE FUEL LINE WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. *JB
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 21, 2005
Incident date: Nov 26, 2004
WHILE DRIVING/IDLING, SMOKE WOULD COME OUT FROM THE DRIVER SIDE TAILLIGHTS COMPARTMENT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *NM THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT OFFER TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE NOR L... Read more
Fire
SUSPENSION:REAR
Oct 25, 2002
Incident date: Oct 24, 2002
WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY SHE HEARD A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. THE BOLT THAT HOLDS THE SWAYBAR BROKE. TS
Technical Service Bulletins, 1999 FORD EXCURSION
39 manufacturer communications from 39 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 6 |
| 104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) | 5 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 3 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 3 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| 103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | 2 |
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
| 062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | 2 |
19015
Jan 1, 2006
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL CONDITIONER. LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING IN COLD WEATHER, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE ON COLD START, HARD START, OR COKING OF COMPONENTS EXPOSED TO EXHAUST. *TT
18376
Jan 1, 2005
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT
17467
Jan 1, 2005
080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM CONCERNS WHEN USING FUEL WITH GREATER THAN 5% BIODIESEL CONCENTRATION. *TT
17406
Sep 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LOW POWER, POOR FUEL ECONOMY, FUEL GELLING COLD, EXCESSIVE WHITE SMOKE COLD, OR HARD START. *MJ THIS OASIS UPDATES PREVIOUS OASIS DATED 12/01/03. *TT
17829
May 1, 2004
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
TRANSFER CASE SHIFT ISSUES ON VEHICLES WITH AN ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY (ESOF) TRANSFER CASE. *TT
17571
Feb 1, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0603 (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE KEEP ALIVE MEMORY ERROR) OR P0605 ( POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE READ ONLY MEMORY ERROR). *TT
16480
Oct 30, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340, POSSIBLE FALSE CODE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1994-1996 FORD EXCURSION. *TT
032138
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIT ENGINE BUILT AFTER ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER 896812 MAY HAVE A INJECTION CONTROL PRESSURE (ICP) OIL AERATION READING THAT IS HIGHER THAN THE SPECIFICATION. *TT
032146
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE OIL PAN CORROSION ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT
16258
Oct 30, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L ENGINE (AFTER SERIAL NUMBER 0661894) - UNDER VALVE COVER (UVC) HARNESS RETAINER CLIP RELEASED FOR SERVICE. INCLUDES 2003 ECONOLINE, SUPER DUTY, F650/750 AND EXCURSION. *TT
16859
Oct 30, 2003
061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
SOME VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 12/7/1998 EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DIT ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A HOOT OR HOWLING NOISE FROM THE TURBOCHARGER. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES ALSO INCLUDED. *TT
03205
Oct 13, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NO START/REPEAT STARTER FAILURE OR A STICKING/BINDING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER, STARTER STAYING ENGAGED AT START UP. ALSO INCLUDES 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT
16921
Jun 1, 2003
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
COOLANT LEAK DUE TO BROKEN RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP. 1999-2003 MODELS. *TT
16662
Feb 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LACK OF POWER, SMOKE, OR OIL LEAKS AROUND THE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC). 1999-2003 SUPER DUTY/EXCURSION VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3 OR 6.0 FORD NAVISTAR DIESEL ENGINE. *TT
16597
Feb 1, 2003
062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
COOLANT LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN LOWER RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP. *TT
02194
Sep 30, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
DRIVEABILITY-NO START/REPEAT STARTER FAILURE-REPEAT STARTER REPLACEMENT. ELECTRICAL-STICKING OR BINDING IGNITION LOCK CYLINDER BETWEEN START AND RUN. ENGINE-STARTING-STARTER STAYING ENGAGED AT START UP. *MJ
15902
May 1, 2002
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LACK OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. *TT
15888
May 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT SQUEAL. *TT
15871
May 1, 2002
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERFERENCE AND / OR STATIC IN THE LAND-MOBILE RADIO. *TT
15780
Apr 1, 2002
100000 POWER TRAIN
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FRONT OR REAR PINION SEAL LEAK. *TT
15757
Mar 1, 2002
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING COLD START ROLLING IDLE. *TT
15686
Mar 1, 2002
103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
CONCERNS OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1280 RETRIVED FROMTHE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT
15578
Jan 1, 2002
036000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LIGHT ON, B2141/B2477, AND/OR AN INACCURATE SPEEDOMETER. *TT
15525
Jan 1, 2002
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
INFORMATION REGARDING A RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER.*YD
14907
May 1, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
CONCERNS WITH VEHICLES EXHIBITING THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING LOW OR NO OIL PRESSURE USUALLY ON INITIAL START-UP AFTER SEVERAL HOURS OF COLD SOAK. *TT
14840
Apr 1, 2001
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
A SLIGHT PURGE OF GREASE FROM THE FRONT HUB BEARING UNIT THAT MAY BE NOTED BETWEEN THE HUB UNIT AND THE INBOARD ROTOR FLANGE. *TT
13993
Mar 1, 2001
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
SUBJECT REGARDING DIAGNOSTICS AND / OR MECHANICAL CONCERNS REGARDING THE NEW VENUTURE TRANSFER CASE. *TT
14743
Mar 1, 2001
106220 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT:SEAL
INFORMATION ON REAR AXLE PINION SEAL PART USAGE. *TT
00261
Dec 25, 2000
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L, 5.4L, OR 6.8L ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT A ROUGH IDLE / MISS AFTER START-UP IN COLD AMBIENT TEMPERATURES. *TT
14043
Apr 1, 2000
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSFER CASE HALL EFFECT ENCODER TIPS. **MR
8487
Apr 1, 2000
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSFER CASE HALL EFFECT ENCODER TIPS. **MR
13942
Mar 1, 2000
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION USED WHEN PERFORMING THE AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM RECHARGE SERVICE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
8379
Mar 1, 2000
103400 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT
A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE HELPLINE HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED TO HELP WITH DIAGNOSTICS AND / OR MECHANICAL CONCERNS WITH THE NEW VENTURE TRANSFER CASE ON CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
8268
Mar 1, 2000
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
INFORMATION ON PERFORMING AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM RECHARGE SERVICE. *TT
8121
Feb 1, 2000
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
SUBJECT REGARDING TRANSFER CASE SHIFT RELAY LOCATION. *TT
13876
Feb 1, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED IN THE GEM. *TT
13860
Feb 1, 2000
104000 POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)
RECENT REPORTS INDICATE DIFFICULTY LOCATING THE ELECTRONIC SHIFT ON THE FLY TRANSFER CASE RELAYS FOR CERTAIN VEHICLES. *TT
8167
Feb 1, 2000
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF NO 4X4 LOW RANGE ENGAGEMENT OR STUCK IN 4X4 LOW RANGE, WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES STORED IN THE GEM. *TT
13742
Jan 1, 2000
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SOME VEHICLES MAY EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE, OPERATING IN COLD CONDITIONS MAY EXHIBIT A GRADUAL LOSS OF POWER AT CRUISE. *MJS
NHTSA Safety Investigations, FORD EXCURSION
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE06011
Opened: Feb 27, 2006 , Closed: Jun 23, 2006
ENGINE STALLING
THE CAM POSITION SENSOR (CPS) PROVIDES A CRITICAL SIGNAL TO THE SUBJECT VEHICLE (SV) ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, THE LOSS OF WHICH RESULTS IN AN ENGINE STALL.DURING PE06-011, FORD STATED IN THEIR RESPONSE TO ODI THAT IT IS CONTINUING TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF CPS RELATED ENGINE STALL AND FURTHER A... Read more
RQ05002
Opened: Aug 23, 2005 , Closed: Feb 17, 2006
HEADLAMP SWITCH KNOB BREAKS OFF
BY LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 8, 2006 FORD NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT FORD WILL EXTEND THE WARRANTY COVERAGE OF THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH KNOB TO 7 YEARS FOR CERTAIN MY 2000 FORD EXCURSION VEHICLES.FORD IDENTIFIES ITS ACTION AS CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 06N05.THE PROGRAM COVERS SUBJECT VEHICLES BUILT FROM O... Read more
EA05003
Opened: Feb 15, 2005 , Closed: Nov 2, 2005
ENGINE STALLING
IN A JUNE 7, 2005 LETTER, FORD NOTIFIED ODI THAT IT WOULD BE CONDUCTING A SAFETY RECALL OF APPROXIMATELY 180,000 FORD F-SUPER DUTY, EXCURSION AND E-SERIES VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 6.0L DIESEL ENGINES TO CORRECT TWO WIRING RELATED CONDITIONS THAT COULD RESULT IN ENGINE STALL (NHTSA RECALL NO. 05V-270, ... Read more
PE04070
Opened: Oct 7, 2004 , Closed: Feb 15, 2005
ENGINE STALLING
TWENTY FIVE OF THE ODI FAILURE REPORTS ARE DUPLICATIVE OF FORD COMPLAINTS.TWENTY ODI REPORTS DO NOT CONTAIN A VIN (AND MAY OR MAY NOT BE DUPLICATIVE OF FORD REPORTS).THE 14 ALLEGED CRASHES AND 2 ALLEGED INJURIES WERE ALL MINOR.SUBMITTED DURING PRELIMINARY EVALUATION (PE) 04-070, FORD'S RESPONSE TO O... Read more
EA04006
Opened: Feb 23, 2004 , Closed: Feb 10, 2005
ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR (ETC)
FAILURE COUNTS FROM ODI?S ANALYSIS ARE STATED ABOVE; SEE THE ADDITIONAL PROBLEM EXPERIENCE DISCUSSION IN THE SUMMARY REPORT.FORD DATA CONTAINED DUPLICATIVE REPORTS FOR 4 ODI COMPLAINTS AND 1 CRASH.THREE CRASHES WERE ALLEGEDLY DUE TO INTERMITTENT OPERATION OF THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) PED... Read more
PE03044
Opened: Sep 26, 2003 , Closed: Feb 18, 2004
ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR FAILURE (ETC)
THE SUBJECT VEHICLES FOR THIS INVESTIGATION INCLUDE MODEL YEAR 2002 AND 2003 EXCURSION AND F SUPER DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINES AND AN OPTIONAL POWER ADJUSTABLE PEDAL (PAP) FEATURE.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES UTILIZE AN ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL (ETC) SYSTEM TO CONTROL ENGINE SPEED AND P... Read more
EA01009
Opened: Mar 2, 2001 , Closed: Aug 19, 2003
SECTOR SHAFT FRACTURES
THIS EA WAS OPENED BASED ON A RESPONSE RECEIVED FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY TO AN INFORMATION REQUEST (IR) SUBMITTED DURING SQ00-018.FORD STATED IN AN INTERNAL SERVICE MESSAGE THAT IT HAD CHANGED THE STEERING GEAR SECTOR SHAFTS AND PITMAN ARMS INSTALLED 1999 MODEL YEAR F-SERIES SUPER DUTY VEHICLES ON MA... Read more
EA01004
Opened: Jan 22, 2001 , Closed: Oct 30, 2002
PULLS UNDER HARD BRAKING
There is no summary currently available
SQ00002
Opened: May 4, 2000 , Closed: Jan 22, 2001
PULLS UNDER HARD BRAKING
There is no summary currently available
FORD EXCURSION - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the FORD EXCURSION across all model years (1997, 2005).
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Total Recalls
1,389
Total Complaints
9
Investigations
97
Reported Crashes
103
Reported Fires
9
Reported Deaths