2000 FORD EXCURSION
6 recalls, 635 complaints - 224 TSBs
09V399000 Oct 13, 2009
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Consequence
A VEHICLE FIRE COULD OCCUR WITH OR WITHOUT THE ENGINE RUNNING.
Remedy
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS THAT DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS IN LINE WITH THE SCDS. ON 1999-2003 WINDSTAR VEHICLES WITH A LEAKING SCDS, DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE ABS CONTROL MODULE CONNECTOR AND REPAIR AS NECESSARY. REPAIRS WILL BE COMPLETED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN... Read more
07E106000 Dec 17, 2007
WHEELS:HUB
Defect Description
CERTAIN FEDERAL-MOGUL REPLACEMENT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WITH THE BRAND NAMES: NATIONAL, CARQUEST P/NOS. 515020, 515021, 515025, 515053, 515054, 515059, AND 515060, SHIPPED BETWEEN JANUARY 23, 2006, AND DECEMBER 20, 2007, SOLD FOR LIGHT DUTY AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS. THE INBOARD RETENTION NUT USED TO M... Read more
Consequence
WHEEL SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
FEDERAL-MOGUL WILL NOTIFY CUSTOMERS AND WILL REPLACE THE HUB ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 7, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEDERAL-MOGUL TOLL-FREE AT 877-489-6659.
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.
06V286000 Aug 1, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SPEED CONTROL, GASOLINE OR NATURAL GAS ENGINES, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY OVERHEAT.
Consequence
OVERHEATING COULD RESULT IN SMOKE OR BURN AND AN UNDERHOOD FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A FUSED WIRING HARNESS INTO THE SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 7, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332. (NOTE: ALSO SEE RECALLS 05V017 AND 05V388)
01V258000 Aug 8, 2001
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND LIGHT AND MEDIUM DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. A SWITCH LOCATED IN THE PLASTIC COVER OF THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COULD MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT, POTENTIALLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF INTERMITTENT WIPER FUNCTION, LOSS OF WIPER PARK FUNCTION, COMPL... Read more
Consequence
LOSS OF VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING INCREASES THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE DATE CODE ON THE WIPER MOTOR. MOTORS BUILT WITH THE SUSPECT TIME FRAME WILL HAVE THE WIPER MOTOR GEAR CASE COVER REPLACED. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE TH... Read more
01V075000 Mar 12, 2001
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. DUE TO THE USE OF INCORRECT MATERIAL BY A SUPPLIER, THE HEADLAMP SWITCH KNOB CAN FRACTURE AND SEPARATE FROM THE HEADLAMP SWITCH.
Consequence
THIS WOULD CAUSE DIFFICULTY FOR THE DRIVER TO ACTIVATE THE HEADLAMPS, WHICH COULD AFFECT DRIVER VISIBILITY, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HEADLAMP SWITCH KNOB. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
Complaint Statistics
635 total complaints
43 crashes 56 fires 52 injuries 7 deaths
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| TIRES | 102 |
| TIRES:TREAD/BELT | 53 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 41 |
| TIRES:SIDEWALL | 33 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 29 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR | 22 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 21 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 17 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 15 |
| SUSPENSION | 15 |
POWER TRAIN
Mar 3, 2026
Incident date: Feb 19, 2026
Torque shudder , involuntary downshifts , gets stuck in 2nd ,
STEERING
Aug 8, 2023
Incident date: Jan 1, 2010
Another one of our agency fleet vehicles: [XXX] 2017 RAM -1500 truck suddenly loss power steering. Repair shop diagnostic recommendation: replace complete steering rack and reprogram new module via tow to dealership. Cost estimate provided $2,087.75; work was paid for by USDA-NRCS-Wisconsin. If w... Read more
SUSPENSION
Aug 8, 2023
Incident date: Jan 1, 2010
The contact owns a 2013 Nissan Altima. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH, the passenger’s side rear wheel started wobbling, causing the contact to lose control of the vehicle. The contact stated that there was an abnormal sound while experiencing the failure. The contact pulled over safely a... Read more
TIRES
Jan 26, 2022
Incident date: Jan 18, 2022
Michelin Defender LTX M/S size 265/75R16. 4 new tires installed less than 60 days and 1,800 miles by Costco before incident. Tire air pressure checked prior to a trip. On the trip, 1 tire rapidly deflated without warning on the freeway in Arizona. Barely had enough time to pull off the freeway a... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 29, 2021
Incident date: Jun 29, 2021
Sunroof glass flew off the vehicle. It hit a car behind me. Was driving about 60 mph. Happened June 29, 2021 at approximately 10:45 am.
ENGINE
Oct 1, 2020
Incident date: Oct 1, 2020
I WAS DRIVING AND A SPARK PLUG POPPED OUT IN THE IGNITION COIL POPPED OUT
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Jul 23, 2020
Incident date: Jun 1, 2019
THE TURN SIGNAL WILL INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING OR NOT SIGNAL AT ALL WHEN THE SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED IN EITHER DIRECTION (RIGHT OR LEFT TURN). THIS WILL OCCUR WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION OR STATIONARY. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR OVER A YEAR NOW.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 23, 2020
Incident date: Jun 1, 2019
THE TURN SIGNAL WILL INTERMITTENTLY STOP WORKING OR NOT SIGNAL AT ALL WHEN THE SIGNAL IS ACTIVATED IN EITHER DIRECTION (RIGHT OR LEFT TURN). THIS WILL OCCUR WHETHER THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION OR STATIONARY. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR OVER A YEAR NOW.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Mar 7, 2019
Incident date: Mar 14, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD. THE DRIVER WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT CAUGHT FIRE AND BURST INTO FLAME... Read more
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Mar 7, 2019
Incident date: Mar 14, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD. THE DRIVER WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT CAUGHT FIRE AND BURST INTO FLAME... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Mar 7, 2019
Incident date: Mar 14, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2000 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE DRIVING, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE FLOORBOARD. THE DRIVER WAS NOT AWARE OF ANY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD WHERE IT CAUGHT FIRE AND BURST INTO FLAME... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 24, 2019
Incident date: Nov 10, 2018
I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK 3 MONTHS AGO FROM MIKE MAROONEY NORTH. WHEN I GOT HOME I NOTICED IT WOULD NOT STAY IN PARK AT ALL. THIS CAUSED IT TO ROLL DOWN THE STREET WITH MY BABY IN IT. I HAVE MADE OVER 50 ATTEMPTS TO GET THE DEALER TO PUT ME IN A SAFE VEHICLE OR REFUND THE $3200 BACK. THEY REFUSE TO CA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 24, 2019
Incident date: Nov 10, 2018
I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK 3 MONTHS AGO FROM MIKE MAROONEY NORTH. WHEN I GOT HOME I NOTICED IT WOULD NOT STAY IN PARK AT ALL. THIS CAUSED IT TO ROLL DOWN THE STREET WITH MY BABY IN IT. I HAVE MADE OVER 50 ATTEMPTS TO GET THE DEALER TO PUT ME IN A SAFE VEHICLE OR REFUND THE $3200 BACK. THEY REFUSE TO CA... Read more
WHEELS
Aug 14, 2018
Incident date: Aug 5, 2018
I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED DOING ABOUT 65 MPH, I NOTICED MY TRUCK STARTED DRIVING FUNNY SO I SLOWED DOWN AND I HEAD I LOUD POP. KNEW RIGHT THEN AND THERE I BLEW A TIRE ON THE REAR. HAD A HARD TIME TRYING TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE SHOULDER. IT CAUSED ALOT OF DAMA... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 14, 2018
Incident date: Aug 5, 2018
I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED DOING ABOUT 65 MPH, I NOTICED MY TRUCK STARTED DRIVING FUNNY SO I SLOWED DOWN AND I HEAD I LOUD POP. KNEW RIGHT THEN AND THERE I BLEW A TIRE ON THE REAR. HAD A HARD TIME TRYING TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE SHOULDER. IT CAUSED ALOT OF DAMA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 14, 2018
Incident date: Aug 5, 2018
I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE WHEN THE FIRST INCIDENT HAPPENED DOING ABOUT 65 MPH, I NOTICED MY TRUCK STARTED DRIVING FUNNY SO I SLOWED DOWN AND I HEAD I LOUD POP. KNEW RIGHT THEN AND THERE I BLEW A TIRE ON THE REAR. HAD A HARD TIME TRYING TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE SHOULDER. IT CAUSED ALOT OF DAMA... Read more
STEERING
Jun 18, 2018
Incident date: Jun 14, 2018
WHEN I'M DRIVING AR A SLOW PACE, GOING AROUND CORNERS OR BACKING UP SLOWLY TO PARK... THE STEERING IS VERY HARD TO TURN. I'VE HAD THE POWER STEERING PUMP AND GEAR BOX REPLACED AND NOW A YEAR LATER IT'S DOING THE SAME THING.
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Mar 7, 2018
Incident date: Aug 10, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXCURSION EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES, SIZE: 385/65-R18 (NA). WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE TREAD ON THE TIRES SEPARATED AND THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, A CRASH OCCURRED AND THREE OCCUPANTS SUSTAINED MAJOR AND MINOR INJURIES. ONE INJU... Read more
Crash
3 injured
1 deaths
SEATS
Feb 13, 2018
Incident date: Feb 11, 2018
THE FRONT RIGHT SEAT OCCUPANT HAD USED THE SEAT HEATER. THE NEXT DAY, THE SEAT COVER AND CUSHION WAS BURNED THROUGH. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AT HOME. APPARENTLY THE HEATING ELEMENT CAUGHT FIRE.
Fire
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 22, 2018
Incident date: Jan 2, 2018
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED A HOLE IN THE SEAT WITH MY DAUGHTER SEATED IN IT WHILE WE WERE DRIVING.
Fire
SEATS
Jan 22, 2018
Incident date: Jan 2, 2018
FRONT PASSENGER SEAT CAUGHT FIRE AND BURNED A HOLE IN THE SEAT WITH MY DAUGHTER SEATED IN IT WHILE WE WERE DRIVING.
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 8, 2016
Incident date: Jan 1, 2006
PAINT PEELING, STARTED SEVERAL YEARS AGO AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE.
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 25, 2016
Incident date: Mar 23, 2016
IT'S HAPPENED BE FOR BUT NEVER SO SCARY. WE WERE COMING DOWN ONE OF THE MOUNTAINS ON HIGHWAY 299. WE WERE,DOING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 55. AND AS WE APPLIED THE BRAKE IT STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT. LIKE IT WAS GONNA GO OFF THE ROAD. IT ALSO WAS VIBRATING SO BAD IT FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO FALL APART.... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 25, 2016
Incident date: Mar 25, 2016
I WAS SITTING OUTSIDE ON MY PATIO AND I HEARD A CRANKING SOUND OVER AND OVER AGAIN AND I THOUGHT IT WAS SOMEONE IN NEED WHEN I WENT TO GO LOOK IT WAS MY VEHICLE SOUNDING LIKE IT WAS CRANKING BY ITSELF AND THEN IT STARTED SMOKING UNDER THE HOOD AND UNDER THE VEHICLE. MY KEYS WERE IN MY APT THE WHOLE ... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 25, 2016
Incident date: Mar 23, 2016
IT'S HAPPENED BE FOR BUT NEVER SO SCARY. WE WERE COMING DOWN ONE OF THE MOUNTAINS ON HIGHWAY 299. WE WERE,DOING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 55. AND AS WE APPLIED THE BRAKE IT STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT. LIKE IT WAS GONNA GO OFF THE ROAD. IT ALSO WAS VIBRATING SO BAD IT FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO FALL APART.... Read more
STEERING
Mar 25, 2016
Incident date: Mar 23, 2016
IT'S HAPPENED BE FOR BUT NEVER SO SCARY. WE WERE COMING DOWN ONE OF THE MOUNTAINS ON HIGHWAY 299. WE WERE,DOING THE SPEED LIMIT OF 55. AND AS WE APPLIED THE BRAKE IT STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT. LIKE IT WAS GONNA GO OFF THE ROAD. IT ALSO WAS VIBRATING SO BAD IT FELT LIKE IT WAS GOING TO FALL APART.... Read more
ENGINE
Mar 14, 2016
Incident date: Mar 13, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED, THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY STARTED. THE CONTACT DISABLED THE BATTERY. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON A SEPARATE OCCASION. IN ADDITION, THE HEATER AND THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD ACTIVATE WITHOUT THE VEHICLE IN OPE... Read more
SEATS
Dec 15, 2015
Incident date: Dec 10, 2015
TURNED ON MY HEATED DRIVERS SEAT AS I LEFT MY DRIVEWAY, SHORTLY AFTER I SMELLED SOMETHING BURNING. PULLED INTO STORE PARKING LOT, TURNED EXCURSION OFF, GOT OUT, THINKING IT WAS SOMETHING IN THE ENGINE OR BRAKES. DIDN'T FIND ANYTHING. FINISHED MY DAY, ARRIVED HOME AND NOTICE A BLACKISH BROWN AREA O... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 22, 2015
Incident date: Apr 7, 2015
STEERING SWAYS ITS HARD TO DRIVE IT FEELS LIKE STEERING ISN'T STABLE
ENGINE
Oct 22, 2015
Incident date: Apr 7, 2015
STEERING SWAYS ITS HARD TO DRIVE IT FEELS LIKE STEERING ISN'T STABLE
STEERING
Oct 22, 2015
Incident date: Apr 7, 2015
STEERING SWAYS ITS HARD TO DRIVE IT FEELS LIKE STEERING ISN'T STABLE
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 13, 2015
Incident date: Oct 13, 2015
THE NOB ON THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH IS LOOSE, IT WORKS BUT I SEE ON A WEB SIGHT THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH BUT MY DEALER SAYS THAT THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL, WHATS THE DEAL?
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 13, 2015
Incident date: Sep 12, 2015
WAS DRIVING, WHEN I TURNED THE LIGHTS ON THAY WOULD NOT WORK. CENTER POST OF THE PLUG THAT CONNECTS THE HEADLIGHT BULB BURNED OFF ON BOTH HEADLIGHTS AT 115000 MILES. BOTH HEADLIGHTS WERE NOT WORKING. I REPLACED THE PLUGS AND THE LIGHTS ARE WORKING.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Oct 13, 2015
Incident date: Sep 5, 2015
CAR WAS STOPED AND I TURNED THE LIGHTS ON AND THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN ON. THE PLUG THAT THE LIGHTS PLUG IN TO WAS REPLACED AND THE LIGHTS WORD. IT SEEMS THAT THE CENTER POST ON BOTH OF THEM HAD BURNED OUT.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Oct 13, 2015
Incident date: Sep 5, 2015
CAR WAS STOPED AND I TURNED THE LIGHTS ON AND THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD NOT TURN ON. THE PLUG THAT THE LIGHTS PLUG IN TO WAS REPLACED AND THE LIGHTS WORD. IT SEEMS THAT THE CENTER POST ON BOTH OF THEM HAD BURNED OUT.
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
Jul 13, 2015
Incident date: Jul 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXCURSION EQUIPPED WITH MASTERCRAFT COURSER AWT TIRES, SIZE: LT265/75/R16 (NA). WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE CONTACT FELT A VIBRATION. THE VEHICLE VEERED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, THE TREAD SEPARATED, AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. THE TIRE WAS RE... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:SWITCH
Jan 29, 2015
Incident date: Dec 3, 2012
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APP... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 14, 2014
Incident date: Nov 14, 2014
WHY DO MY SPARK PLUGS KEEP BLOWING OUT ON THIS [XXX] THING???? THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS & I'M SURE PEOPLE HAVE DIED FROM THIS CONTINUING TO HAPPEN ON THE FORD TRUCKS WITH ALUMINUM HEADS. *TR INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
TIRES
Nov 4, 2014
Incident date: Oct 13, 2014
I HAVE A SET OF AUTOGUARD TIRES SIZE 265/78/16 THAT WERE INSTALLED ON MY SUV APX NOVEMBER OF 2013 IN OCTOBER OF 2014 THE TIRES STARTED TO DEVELOPED CRACK ALONG THE BEAD LINE ABOVE THE RIM. THIS IS THE SAME EFFECT OR DEFECT THAT RESULTED IN THE RECALL OF AUTOGUARD TIRE SIZE 245/75/16. BOTH THE TIRE... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 30, 2014
Incident date: Oct 1, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD AN ABNORMAL NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUG HAD EJECTED FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. AS A RESULT, THE SPA... Read more
ENGINE
Sep 5, 2014
Incident date: Aug 3, 2014
FORD DOSE NOT HAVE ENOUGH THREADS IN SPARK PLUG HOLES AND PLUGS BLOW OUT WITHOUT WARNING , THIS LEFT US STRANDED IN UNSAFE LOCATION. *TR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 8, 2014
Incident date: Aug 1, 2014
ACCESSORIES STAYS ON WITH THE KEY REMOVED DRAINING THE BATTERY. SPARKS PLUGS BLOWS OUT. *TR
TIRES
Jul 29, 2014
Incident date: Jul 22, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXCURSION EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE TIRES, TIRE LINE: STEEL TEX RADIAL A/T, TIRE SIZE: LT 265/75R16. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH ON A DIRT ROAD, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE EXPLODED. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND DIS... Read more
ENGINE
Nov 5, 2012
Incident date: Oct 29, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE PULLING INTO THE RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REFUSED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Sep 13, 2012
Incident date: Sep 10, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE REAR PASSENGER DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE SPUN OUT OF CONTROL AND CRASHED INTO THE HIGHWAY RAILING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE TRANSPORTED... Read more
Crash
2 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Aug 6, 2012
Incident date: Aug 4, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED AND UNOCCUPIED. THE FIRE ORIGINATED IN THE ENGINE AREA. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE BY DISCONNECTING THE BATTERY AND DETERMINING THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FAI... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Jul 18, 2012
Incident date: May 2, 2012
HOW CAN A COMPANY AS FORD CLAIM TO BE AN HONEST AMERICAN CAR COMPANY...THEY SHOULD BE STRIPPED OF THEIR TITLE OF AMERICAN AND GIVEN THEIR OWN IDENTITY OF CORPORATE CAUSE THEY OBVIOUSLY DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE SAFETY OR THEIR OWN INTEGRITY WITH THE UNITED STATES THE PEOPLE AND WE THE PEOPLE ARE JUST DO... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 18, 2012
Incident date: May 2, 2012
HOW CAN A COMPANY AS FORD CLAIM TO BE AN HONEST AMERICAN CAR COMPANY...THEY SHOULD BE STRIPPED OF THEIR TITLE OF AMERICAN AND GIVEN THEIR OWN IDENTITY OF CORPORATE CAUSE THEY OBVIOUSLY DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE SAFETY OR THEIR OWN INTEGRITY WITH THE UNITED STATES THE PEOPLE AND WE THE PEOPLE ARE JUST DO... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 18, 2012
Incident date: May 2, 2012
HOW CAN A COMPANY AS FORD CLAIM TO BE AN HONEST AMERICAN CAR COMPANY...THEY SHOULD BE STRIPPED OF THEIR TITLE OF AMERICAN AND GIVEN THEIR OWN IDENTITY OF CORPORATE CAUSE THEY OBVIOUSLY DO NOT CARE ABOUT THE SAFETY OR THEIR OWN INTEGRITY WITH THE UNITED STATES THE PEOPLE AND WE THE PEOPLE ARE JUST DO... Read more
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
Mar 27, 2012
Incident date: Jun 8, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOUR INTERIOR POWER DOOR LOCKS FAILED TO UNLOCK WHEN ACTIVATED. IN ADDITION, THE TRUNK LID WOULD NOT OPEN WHEN THE KEY FOB OR TRUNK CONTROL RELEASE MECHANISM WERE ENGAGED. IN ORDER TO EXIT THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT HAD TO MANUALL... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2000 FORD EXCURSION
224 manufacturer communications from 211 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 22 |
| 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 13 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 13 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 10 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 8 |
| 020000 SUSPENSION | 8 |
| 107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS | 7 |
| 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER | 6 |
DOR-B8H4Z-11
Oct 2, 2018
010000 STEERING
This SKU is a front upper ball joint. The Customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect for ball studs with excessive rotational friction in the ball joint assembly. Excessive friction in the ball joint assembly ma
06N05
Feb 8, 2006
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 06N05. CERTAIN VEHICLES EXTENDED WARRANTY - HEADLAMP SWITCH KNOB MAY FRACTURE OR FALL OFF THE HEADLAMP SWITCH. *TT HEADLAMP KNOB SWITCH - SERVICE TIP. *TT
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
041601
Nov 14, 2005
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT
05174
Oct 7, 2005
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE. *TT
042421
Jun 7, 2005
151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT
04262
Mar 7, 2005
282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT
FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT UPDATE. *TT
05417
Mar 7, 2005
063130 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
INTERMITTENT ROUGH IDLE - NON-COMMANDED EGR (EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE) FLOW. *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
0471
Dec 31, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
WARNING INDICATORS-PARKING AID-REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (RSS) AND FORWARD SENSING SYSTEM (FSS)-FALSE ACTIVATION OF WARNING TONE-SERVICE TIPS. *MJ UPDATE. *TT
04189
Dec 13, 2004
138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
032151
Oct 18, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
SOME 7.3L DIESEL TURBOCHARGER PEDESTALS MAY LEAK OIL AROUND THE EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE ACTUATOR (EBP). *TT THIS ARTICLE SUPERSEDES TSB 03-21-51 DATED 10/30/2003. *TT
18223
Oct 1, 2004
033100 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST. OASIS. TO ALSO INCLUDE 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, AND F650/750. *TT
18217
Oct 1, 2004
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MULTIPLE VEHICLES - FUEL LEVEL INDICATION CONCERNS - SERVICE TIP. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2005 SUPER DUTY F-SERIES, EXCURSION, EXPEDITION, EXPLORER, MOUNTAINEER AND AVIATOR. *TT
04174
Sep 6, 2004
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *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
04168
Aug 23, 2004
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
VACUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULT TO DEFROST. *AR
031404
Aug 23, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISFIRE OR RUNNING - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIPS. TO INCLUDE VARIOUS 2005 MODELS. * AR THIS ARTICLE 04161 SUPERSEDES TSB 03-14-04.
041514
Aug 9, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT
031501
Jul 12, 2004
138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT
04116
Jun 14, 2004
107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
FRONT HUBS NOT ENGAGING, NOT STAYING ENGAGED AND/OR UNLOCKING. *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
032150
Mar 8, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LEAK ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *TT
17603
Mar 1, 2004
141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1871 OR B1935 FOLLOWING ECS/RCM REPLACEMENT. *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
17554
Feb 1, 2004
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
OIL/DUST FILM AT CAC CONNECTIONS. *MJ
14
Feb 1, 2004
190000 TIRES
FIRESTONE TIRE SAFETY CAMPAIGN. FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL A/T LT265/75R16 LR D OWL AND BSW TIRES. TIRE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT. *MR
02219
Jan 1, 2004
114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
04185
Jan 1, 2004
107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
FRONT HUBS NOT ENGAGING, NOT STAYING ENGAGED AND/OR UNLOCKING. *TT
16515
Jan 1, 2004
010000 STEERING
OIL LEAK AT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP FITTINGS AND/OR PLUG. THIS INCLUDES SUPER DUTY F-SERIES. OASIS. *TT
17316
Nov 1, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *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
16589
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GRADUAL LOSS OF POWER AT CRUISE. FORD SPECIAL SERVICE MESSAGE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT
16480
Oct 30, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340, POSSIBLE FALSE CODE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1994-1996 FORD EXCURSION. *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
14248
Oct 30, 2003
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
FILM OF OIL/DUST AT THE CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC) HOSE CONNECTIONS. *TT
032149
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A LOSS OF POWER, OIL LEAKS AROUND THE TURBO, AND/OR EXCESSIVE EXHAUST NOISE FROM THE TURBO. *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
032145
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXTERNAL OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS FOR 7.3L DIT ENGINES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT
032142
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A LACK OF POWER UNDER A LOAD, AT CRUISE OR ON ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 11/25/2000 EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DIT ENGINE. *TT
032141
Oct 30, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
FUEL QUALITY AND MOISTURE IN CERTAIN DIESEL FUELS MAY CAUSE SOME VEHICLES TO EXHIBIT A NO START, GRADUAL LOSS OF POWER, OR A ROUGH IDLE CONDITION DUE TO FUEL GELLING DURING EXTREME COLD WEATHER OPERATION. *TT
032140
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE BUCK, SURGE OR JERK (ALSO KNOWN AS HITCHING/HESITATION) WHILE THE SPEED CONTROL IS ACTIVE THROUGH ALL ENGINE TEMPERATURES. *TT
032139
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
7.3L POWERSTROKE DIESEL ENGINE WITH ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER 661894 THROUGH 1311240 MAY EXHIBIT A KNOCK NOISE ABOVE THE NORMAL SOUND OF THE DIESEL COMBUSTION. THIS BULLETIN ALSO REPLACES 01146. *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
032136
Oct 30, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
GLOW PLUG CONTROL MODULE ON 7.3L DIESEL VEHICLES WITH CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS - SERVICE TIP. *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
03203
Oct 13, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457 OR P1442 OR A CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457 FOR THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION SYSTEM. *TT
031910
Sep 29, 2003
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
BRAKE PULL. 4X4 F-250/350 AND EXCURSION VEHICLES ONLY. *TT
03192
Sep 29, 2003
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
LEAK OIL AROUND THE EXHAUST BACKPRESSURE ACTUATOR (EBP) - 7.3L DIESEL TURBOCHARGER PEDESTALS. *TT
03181
Sep 15, 2003
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT
031410
Jul 21, 2003
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
TURBO PEDESTAL SEAL OIL LEAK AROUND THE EXHAUST BACK PRESSURE (EBP) ACTUATOR. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03149
Jul 21, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
A LOSS OF POWER, OIL LEAKS AROUND THE TURBO, AND/OR EXCESSIVE EXHAUST NOISE FROM THE TURBO. *TT
03148
Jul 21, 2003
103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03144
Jul 21, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING CONDITION WITH COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS MAY BE MORE ACCURATELY DIAGNOSED USING THE OPTIONAL WORLDWIDE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM (WDS) COIL ON PLUG (COP) KIT. 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT
03143
Jul 21, 2003
021700 SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB
FRONT HUBS WILL NOT ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE PROPERLY. *TT
03112
Jun 9, 2003
020000 SUSPENSION
ON-VEHICLE FRONT INTEGRATED HUB/BEARING ROCKING END-PLAY MEASUREMENT. INCLUDING 2003 AND 2004 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT
16925
Jun 1, 2003
107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS
NO ENGAGEMENT OR DISENGAGEMENT OF HUB LOCKS AFTER REPLACEMENT OR SERVICE. TO INCLUDE 2000-2003 EXCURSIONS. *TT
16924
Jun 1, 2003
021600 SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
SLIGHT PURGE OF GREASE FROM THE HUB BEARING UNIT. THIS GREASE MAY BE NOTED BETWEEN THE HUB UNIT AND THE INBOARD ROTOR FLANGE AND ON THE INBOARD SIDE OF THE BEARING. 1999-2003 MODELS. *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
03911
May 12, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ROUGH IDLE AND/OR HESITATION WHEN ACCLERATING ON CERTAIN SUPER DUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 5.4L OR 6.8L ENGINE. *TT
0398
May 12, 2003
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATION WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0442, P0455, P0456, P0457, P1442 OR CHECK FUEL CAP LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0457. *TT
16697
Mar 1, 2003
121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB
16697
Mar 1, 2003
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB
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
16589
Jan 1, 2003
061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
GRADUAL LOSS OF POWER AT CRUISE. USE FUEL ADDITIVE TO PREVENT HIS CONDITION. ALL SUPER DUTY F-SERIES 1999-2003 INCLUDED. OASIS *TT
02227
Nov 11, 2002
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ENGINE-CYLINDER HEAD DECK LEAK-4.6 AND 5.4L ENGINES-NEW SERVICE-ONLY GASKET AND CYLINDER HEAD KITS AVAILABILITY. *MJ
02208
Oct 14, 2002
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH
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
02176
Sep 2, 2002
125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ
16187
Sep 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
ROOF PAINT SCRATCHING FROM LUGGAGE RACK CROSSBARS. *MJ
15902
May 1, 2002
015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LACK OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. *TT
15891
May 1, 2002
034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC
SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BRAKE BLEED SCREW LOCATION ON 1999 - 2002 MODELS. *TT
15888
May 1, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT SQUEAL. *TT
15882
May 1, 2002
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
SUBJECT REGARDING ROOF RACK SCRATCHES PAINT ON ROOF PANEL. *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
0245
Mar 4, 2002
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *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
15661
Feb 1, 2002
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CONCERNS WITH RATTLE NOISES COMING FROM FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT
0214
Jan 21, 2002
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME ENGINE ASSEMBLIES WITH ALUMINUM CYLINDER HEADS REPAIRED IN-VEHILE HAVE BEEN FOUND TO LEAK COOLANT AND/OR OIL FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD GASKET AREA. *TT
15579
Jan 1, 2002
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT CALIPER PIN RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *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
15566
Jan 1, 2002
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A TACKY SURFACE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL (IP). *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
01246
Dec 10, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ENGINE OIL SYSTEM PRIMING PROCEDURES, SERVICE TIPS FOR REPORTS OF PREMATURE ENGINE FAILURE. *TT
15397
Nov 1, 2001
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A CONDITION OF OIL CONTAMINATION IN COOLING SYSTEM. *TT
15446
Nov 1, 2001
010000 STEERING
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INCREASED STEERING EFFORTS AT VERY LOW SPEEDS OR WHEN STOPPED WITH THE BRAKES APPLIED. *TT
012113
Oct 29, 2001
116100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
SOME IGNITION SWITCH LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLIES MAY EXHIBIT ROUGNESS AND / OR EXCESS EFFORT IN TURNING, KEY DOES NOT FULLY RETURN FROM START, A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE WITH P0500, P1502 AND U1039 STORED IN POWERTRIAN CONTROL
01205
Oct 15, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VACUUM OR AIR LEAKS IN THE INTAKE MANIFOLD AND / OR ENGINE SYSTEM CAUSING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0171 AND OR P0174. *TT
15355
Oct 1, 2001
116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DI ENGINE MAY EXHIBIT FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1105, P1106 (UPPER AND LOWER ALTERNATOR FAULTS). *TT
15328
Oct 1, 2001
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER
CONCERNS WITH RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT
01181
Sep 17, 2001
103800 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:PARK/NEUTRAL START INTERLOCK SWITCH
BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK.*JB
01156
Aug 6, 2001
138600 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT HEATER CORE LEAKS. *SLC
01157
Aug 6, 2001
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INFORMATION REGARDING TRANSMISSION FLUID USAGE CHARTS. *SLC
15172
Aug 1, 2001
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBITA COOLANT LEAK FROM THE WATER PUMP WEEP HOLE. *YH
15022
Jun 1, 2001
036400 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
CONCERNS THAT THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LAMP IS ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES C1230, C1229, OR C1237. *TT
0195
May 14, 2001
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
A CONDITION MAY EXIST WITH LACK OF POWER UNDER A LOAD, AT CRUISE OR ON ACCELERATION MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 11/25/2000 EQUIPPED WITH THE 7.3L DIT ENGINE. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY A COLLAPSED AIR FILTER ELEMENT OR DEFECTIVE AI
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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