2002 FORD EXCURSION

5 recalls, 150 complaints - 128 TSBs

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Defect Description

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 TH... Read more

Consequence

NON-FUNCTIONING LIGHTS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SWITCHES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.

26,715 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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

4,500,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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.

130,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION

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.

1,176,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

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)

1,200,000 vehicles affected

Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Complaint Statistics

150 total complaints 18 crashes 9 fires 11 injuries

Top Reported Components

Component	Complaints
TIRES	16
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	15
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL	14
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	8
TIRES:TREAD/BELT	7
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	7
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR	6
ENGINE	6
TIRES:SIDEWALL	4
SUSPENSION	4

Incident date: Aug 27, 2023

When driving the vehicle on September 8, 2023 LKAS (lane keeping assist problem), collision mitigation system problem, road departure mitigation system problem, blind spot info system problem, auto high beam problem and ACC (adaptive cruise control problem) came on. Pulled over and restarted the car... Read more

Incident date: Aug 27, 2023

While driving on a residential street the automatic emergency braking system activated and brought the car to a very abrupt stop but there was nothing in the front of the car to activate the system. There were no cars in the on-coming lane and no cars in the lane beside my car. When the car stopped ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 16, 2021

LARGE PATCHES OF PAINT TOPCOAT PEELING FROM VEHICLE ROOF, ABSOLUTELY NO EVIDENCE OF PRIMER HAVING BONDED/ ADHERING TO SEPARATED TOPCOAT, PEELED PAINT IS IDENTICAL ON BOTH SIDES, OBVIOUSLY PRIMER INTENDED TO INTEGRATE TOPCOAT WITH SUBSTRATE WAS FAULTY AND NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Incident date: Jan 5, 2018

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EACH TIME SHE DROVE THE VEHICLE, IT STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AFTER THE FAILURES, ALL THE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT COASTED THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAITED A MINUTE OR MOR... Read more

Incident date: Aug 24, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXCURSION EQUIPPED WITH TOYO OPEN COUNTRY R/T TIRES (NA), SIZE: LT285/75/R16. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION. PRIOR TO THE FAILURE, THE REAR DRIVER'S TIRE WAS REPLACED BY ALLEN TIRE (LOCATED AT 1725 SUPERIOR AVE, COSTA MESA... Read more

Incident date: May 8, 2018

HAD A B F GOODRICH LT315/75R16D ALL TERRAIN KO, DOT: BFAUHX111211, FRONT LEFT TIRE EXPLODE WITHOUT ANY WARNING, WAS DRIVING NORTH ON HIGHWAY 65, ABOUT 16 MILES SOUTH OF BRANSON, MO. I WAS TRAVELING AROUND 65 MPH IN THE RIGHT HAND LANE ON A CLEAR DRY DAY WITH MINIMAL TRAFFIC. THE TIRES WERE PU... Read more

Crash

Incident date: Oct 21, 2017

WAS DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND VEHICLE ALL OF A SUDDEN LOST POWER KEPT PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL AND IT WOULDN'T GO AS FELT LIKE YOU WANTED TO TURN OFF IT WOULD STALL WE HAVE CHECKED EVERYTHING IN THE TRUCK ENGINE EVERYTHING AND EVERYTHING SEEMS GOOD TRANSMISSION DOES NOT HAVE ANY METAL SHAVINGS I DID NOTI... Read more

Incident date: Oct 21, 2017

Incident date: Jan 13, 2018

WHILE BACKING THE VEHICLE I FELT A POP AND THEN THERE WAS NO STEERING CONTROL. I LOOKED UNDER THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT THE TIE ROD CONNECTION TO THE PITMAN ARM HAD SNAPPED.

Crash

Incident date: Jun 21, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXCURSION EQUIPPED WITH SUNFULL MONT-PRO HT781 TIRES, SIZE: LT265/75/16. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE TREAD SEPARATE... Read more

Incident date: Aug 21, 2016

I HAVE A 2002 FORD EXCURSIONS AND 2 TIME SPARK PLUG EJECTION FROM THE MOTOR.

Incident date: Jan 17, 2016

I STARTED MY TRUCK AFTER SITTING FOR 36 HOURS AND WHAT SOUNDED LIKE BAD EXHAUST LEAK ..AFTER BEING CHECKED OUT BY MECHANIC FOUND THAT A SPARK PLUG AND COIL HAS BEEN SPIT OUT OF MOTOR ..I HAD THEM REPACE SPARK PLUG AND COIL ON TOP WHICH REPAIRED THE PROBLEM ..TODAY I WAS DRIVING TO TOWN 10 MILES AND ... Read more

Incident date: Jun 1, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BLEW THE NUMBER SIX SPARK PLUG OUT OF THE ENGINE. THE SPARK WAS REPLACED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR INSPECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANU... Read more

Incident date: Jul 14, 2013

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, SHE APPLIED THE BRAKES TO DISENGAGE THE CRUISE CONTROL AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ACCELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP AFTER SEVERAL MINUTES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED... Read more

Incident date: Jun 5, 2013

ON 6/5/2013, I WAS DRIVING ON FREEWAY AT APPROX. 70MPH AND TREAD SEPARATED FROM RT. REAR TIRE CAUSING VEHICLE TO SWERVE INTO ADJACENT LANE. DAMAGE TO QUARTER PANEL AND RUNNING BOARD. THIS IS THE SECOND TIRE FAILURE IN THE PAST 45 DAYS.THE TIRES ARE BFGOODRICH 265/75R/16 COMMERCIAL TA LOAD RANGE E. T... Read more

Incident date: May 11, 2013

ACCELERATING FROM A STOP, A SPARK PLUG EJECTED FROM THE CYLINDER HEAD. *TR

Incident date: Aug 6, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH AND APPLYING THE BRAKES, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE HEARD FROM THE BRAKING SYSTEM. THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME STUCK AND THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. THE CONTACT CONTINUED TO PUMP THE BRAKES AND WAS ABLE TO CO... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jun 27, 2012

THE SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD (CYL #3), DAMAGING THE THREAD, THE SPARK PLUG, THE SPARK PLUG BOOT AND THE IGNITION COIL. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS OCCURRED IN THIS VEHICLE IN THE LAST TWO YEARS. THE FIRST WAS APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AGO AND THAT WAS THE PLUG IN CYLINDER #5. THE S... Read more

Incident date: Mar 24, 2012

ENGINE PERFORMANCE SUDDENLY BECAME ERRATIC AND VERY ROUGH RUNNING. IMMEDIATELY TURNED AROUND AND WENT HOME/ HAD TOWED TO FORD DEALER. DEALERSHIP RAN $250 DIAGNOSTIC TEST BUT CAME BACK CLEAN. I WAS DIRECTED TO CHANGE ENGINE OIL AS AIR MIGHT HAVE GOTTEN INTO THE FUEL INJECTION LUBING SYSTEM ALONG WITH... Read more

Incident date: Oct 13, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXCURSION. THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 07V553000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL) AND WAS REPAIRED. AFTER THE REPAIR WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE INDEPENDENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS... Read more

Incident date: Jan 18, 2012

#4 SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF ENGINE HEAD, THREADS DESTROYED. FORD DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT TOLD ME THIS IS A KNOWN DEFECT IN THE FORD 5.4 TRITON ENGINE HEAD AND THAT FORD IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT. *TR

Incident date: Jan 5, 2012

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 45 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AFTER THE FAILURE AND TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ... Read more

Incident date: Jul 1, 2011

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DECELERATE WHILE THE CONTACT WAS DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE CONTACT RELEASED THE ACCELERATOR BUT WAS ABLE TO REGAIN ACCELERATION ONCE DEPRESSED AGAIN. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY A... Read more

Incident date: Sep 6, 2011

WHILE DRIVING ON I-84 EAST BOUND, BETWEEN THE DALLES AND PENDLETON OREGON, OUR 2002 FORD EXCURSION EXPERIENCED A TIRE TREAD SEPARATION ON THE RIGHT REAR. WE EXPERIENCED A RECURRING POPPING SOUND JUST PRIOR TO THE TREAD SEPARATION. WE WERE PULLING A LIGHT TRAILER. TREAD SEPARATED BUT TIRE REMAINED... Read more

Incident date: Jun 12, 2011

WAS STARTING FROM A STOP TO MAKE A LEFT TURN WHEN DRIVER HEARD A LOUD POP. THERE WAS A SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER AND SOME SMOKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND DIAGNOSED. THE #3 PLUG ON THE RIGHT BANK HAS BLOWN COMPLETELY OUT AND DAMAGED THE COIL PACK. A PHONE CALL TO THE DEALER YIELDED NO HELP OTHER THAN WE ... Read more

Incident date: Mar 15, 2011

THE PROBLEM WITH THE VEHICLE IS THAT IT IS NOT PROPERLY INSURED. THE LIMOUSINE OPERATOR DBA AMOR LIMOUSINE SERVICE) WORKS IN OHIO AND KENTUCKY. THE OPERATOR DOES NOT CARRY THE REQUIRED $5 MILLION AUTO LIABILITY COVERAGE. THE OPERATOR DOES NOT PROPERLY FILE WITH DOT FOR HIS PUBLIC LIVERY BUSINESS.

Incident date: Feb 21, 2011

2002 FORD TRITON 6.8L V10 ENGINE IN AN EXCURSION VEHICLE EJECTED AN ORIGINAL (UNCHANGED, FACTORY TORQUED) SPARK PLUG WITH GREAT FORCE AND DAMAGE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. COIL WAS IMMEDIATELY DAMAGED AS SPARK PLUG RICOCHETED AROUND THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT FOLLOWED BY THE SMELL OF GASOLINE VAPORS AN... Read more

Incident date: Feb 12, 2011

I'M THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF MY FORD EXCURSION 2002; WHILE DRIVING DOWN A 40 MPH ROAD (WITH THE ORIGINAL MOTOR AND PARTS) THE SPARK PLUG POPPED OUT OF THE MOTOR BLOCK!!! THIS WAS UNDER NORMAL EASY DRIVING CONDITIONS IN A VERY WELL MAINTAINED AUTOMOBILE. THIS IS A VERY EXPENSIVE REPAIR ON SOMETHING TH... Read more

Incident date: Oct 31, 2010

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXCURSION. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE CONTACTS DRIVEWAY AND CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH BUT THEY REFUSED TO COVER THE POWER DISTRIBUTION JUNCTION BOX, WHERE THE FIRE ORIGINATED. THE CONTA... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jun 24, 2010

2002 FORD EXCURSION, THE HITCH ON THE VEHICLE BROKE, CAUSING IT TO JACK KNIFE, GO OFF THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND STRIKE THE MEDIAN WALL. *BF (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT # 10-0368-91)*JB

Crash

Incident date: Jul 7, 2010

I OWN A 2002 EXCURSION. NEVER IN WATER OR AN ACCIDENT.85,000 MILES ONLY SERVICED BY FORD,LINCOLN DEALERSHIPS. LOST 'BRAKES'. BRAKES WENT TO THE FLOOR. IT TURNS OUT ALL THE BRAKE FLUID LINES (NOT THE HOSES) AND THE FUEL LINE IS 'ROTTED' OUT. CALLED FORD, CASE#[XXX] . DECLINED TO DO ANYTHING BECAU... Read more

Incident date: Jul 7, 2010

Incident date: Jan 25, 2010

MY 2002 FORD LEXCURSION BLEW OUT IT'S SPARK PLUG YESTERDAY. YOU ALL KNOW THE STORY BY NOW: CORPORATE WILL NOT HELP. MY LOCAL DEALER WILL NOT HELP. AND, AS MOST OF YOU ALREADY KNOW, THE GOVERNMENT TO THIS DATE HAS DONE NOTHING TO HELP EITHER. THESE KINDS OF THINGS ARE EXACTLY WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS ... Read more

Incident date: Nov 12, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER OPENING THE HOOD THERE WAS GASOLINE FUMES COMING FROM THE ENGINE AND FUEL WAS SPRAYING ALL OVER THE ENGINE. THE FUEL CONTINUED TO SPRAY THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON; HOWEVER, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF TH... Read more

Incident date: Nov 12, 2009

Incident date: Dec 15, 2009

I SEEM TO BE HAVING A BRAKING PROBLEM WITH MY 2002 FORD EXCURSION. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ON A NUMBER OF INSTANCES. IT SEEM TO BE CAUSED BY THE BRAKE CALIPER SLIDE BRACKETS WHICH PREVENT THE PROPER CALIPER TRAVEL WHEN ACTIVATED. THIS WAS A COMPLAINT I HAVE ADDRESSED SINCE MY PUR... Read more

Incident date: Jun 16, 2009

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS, RUSTED AND BROKEN OFF, RIGHT BANK. *TR

Incident date: Aug 15, 2009

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT APPROX 60 MPH THE SPARK OUT OF THE # 1 CYLINDER WAS EJECTED FROM ENGINE. BROUGHT TO LOCAL MECHANIC WHO INSTALLED A HELI COIL AND REPLACED SPARK PLUG. *TR

Incident date: Jun 12, 2009

I HAVE A FORD EXCURSION 2002 V10 WITH 116000 MILES ON IT. AFTER 8 HOURS OF A ROAD TRIP ONE OF THE SPARK PLUGS EJECTED FROM THE ENGINE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED WITH THIS MOTOR. I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AT 100,000 MILES AND THE OWNER HAD IT HAPPEN ONCE TO HIM. *TR

Incident date: May 28, 2009

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD.THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN OBSERVED THAT THE CONTROL BOX A... Read more

Incident date: Dec 17, 2008

2002 FORD EXCURSION WITH 6.8L V10 TRITON BLEW A SPARK PLUG OUT. SPARK PLUG HAD BEEN IN ENGINE FOR 30000+ MILES AND WAS PROFESSIONALLY INSTALLED AND TORQUED. *TR

Incident date: May 3, 2007

CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. I HAD DEFECTIVE PART REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE AND THEN RECEIVED SAFETY RECALL NOTICE FOR SAME PART. I AM HAVING TROUBLE BEING REIMBURSED FOR THE COST OF THE REPAIR. *TR

Incident date: Aug 23, 2008

I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF A 2002 FORD EXCURSION THAT IS EQUIPPED WITH THE FIRESTONE STEELTEX A/T TIRES LT 265/75R16 119/116R LOAD RANGE D; WITH ABOUT 60K MILES. ON FRIDAY NIGHT I EXPERIENCED A TIRE BLOWOUT WHILE OPERATING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (55 MPH). IT APPEARS THAT THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE TI... Read more

Incident date: Aug 3, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY, IT BURST INTO FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED TO THE SCENE AND A REPORT WAS FILED. THE REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT THE FAILURE ORIGINATED FROM THE ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jul 13, 2008

SEE MY ENTIRE STORY AT THE WEBSITE I POSTED WWW.CHASEFUSION.COM/BOYCOTTFORD THERE IS ALSO A VIDEO I MADE ON THERE WITH MY STORY. MY TRUCK STARTED SMOKING, THE HARNESSES ARE BURNED UP OVER $4000 IN DAMAGES, BUT THIS IS NOT THE FIRST ONE!! THE PICTURES OF MY FIRST FORD FIRE ARE POSTED ON THIS WEBSITE ... Read more

Fire

Incident date: Jun 10, 2008

MY 2002 FORD EXCURSION CAUGHT ON FIRE ON JUNE 10, 2008. FORD SAID IT WAS THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH. THEY HAVE REFUSED TO PAY FOR REPAIRS BECAUSE THEY CLAIM THAT THEY SENT LETTERS, WHICH I NEVER RECEIVED. *TR

Fire

Incident date: May 9, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE STEERING CONTROL ARM DETACHED FROM THE FRAME. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 95,000.

Incident date: May 5, 2008

SLIGHT TICKING SOUND, LIKE AN EXHAUST LEAK, LEADING TO THE SPARK PLUG BLOWING OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD, DAMAGING THE THREADS AND ALSO COIL PACK TO BREAK. *TR

Incident date: Mar 31, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT RECEIVED TWO SAFETY RECALL NOTICES FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V553000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: ENGINE: DIESEL). HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE WERE NO SAFETY RECALLS ON HIS VEHICLE. THERE HAD B... Read more

Incident date: Jan 9, 2008

CRUISE CONTROL WOULD NOT ENGAGE. ICON ON DASH JUST FLASHED WHEN" SET "WAS DEPRESSED. I TRIED ALL CRUISE SWITCHES TO VERIFY IF IT WAS A STUCK SWITCH. PRESSING CRUISE" ON "AND "COAST" SWITCHES ON STEERING WHEEL CAUSES HORN TO SOUND. DEALER SAID THE BRAKE SWITCH WAS THE CAUSE DUE TO A MISSING GROUND BU... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2002 FORD EXCURSION

128 manufacturer communications from 125 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

Component	Bulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE	16
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	12
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER	5
061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE	5
062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM	4
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING	4
090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER	4
034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER	4

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

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

FORD: VEHICLES MISTAKENLY CHARGED $100 POWERTRAIN WARRANTY DEDUCTIBLE FOR FUEL INJECTOR REPAIR OR REPAIRS. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS PROVIDED. *PE ECONOLINE, EXCURSION AND F-SERIES SUPER DUTY VEHICLES, MODEL YEARS 2002-2005. UPDATED

100000 POWER TRAIN

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

SOME 1997-2008 VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.6L 2V, 5.4L 2V, OR 6.8L 2V ENGINE--SPARK PLUG THREAD REPAIR PROCEDURE--NOT COVERED UNDER NEW VEHICLE LIMITED WARRANTY. *NJ THIS INCLUDES F-53 MOTORHOME CHASSIS. UPDATED 2/23/10. *PE

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

WDS COP KIT DIAGNOSTIC TIP - COIL ON PLUG (COP) IGNITION SYSTEMS - ENGINE MISFIRE OR ROUGH RUNNING. *TT

136100 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING

SERVICE KIT AVAILABLE FOR WIPER MOTOR WIRING. *TT

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

VACUUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULTS TO DEFROST MODE. *TT

151300 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR

SAFETY BELT RETRACTION SPEED. *TT

282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT

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

282100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:WARNINGS:EXTERNAL/PEDESTRIAN ALERT

FALSE PARKING AID WARNINGS. *TT UPDATE. *TT

080000 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

ENGINE OR FUEL SYSTEM CONCERNS WHEN USING FUEL WITH GREATER THAN 5% BIODIESEL CONCENTRATION. *TT

103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

A COLD WEATHER REVERSE ENGAGEMENT STALL. *TT

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

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

HARD START OR NO START. *EH

138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

MEMONTARY RETURN TO IDLE DURING AGGRESSIVE ACCELERATION - DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0123. *TT

181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

ADJUSTABLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES EXHIBITING A PROBLEM WITH THE ADJUSTABLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AND A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0221 OR P0122. *TT SUPPLEMENT #1. *T

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

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

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED - SYSTEM LEAN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC'S) - SERVICE TIPS. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2004 F-SERIES. *TT

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

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.

138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

VACUM PUMP INOPERATIVE OR RUNS CONTINUOSLY - CLIMATE CONTROL DEFAULT TO DEFROST. *AR

138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER GRID/INTEGRAL ANTENNA DIAGNOSIS AND REPAIR - TERMINAL TAB REPAIR. *TT

138120 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

INOPERATIVE ELECTRIC REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (HEATED BACKLITE) GRID LINES, INTEGRAL ANTENNA CONCERNS. *TT

107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

FRONT HUBS NOT ENGAGING, NOT STAYING ENGAGED AND/OR UNLOCKING. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DOOR AJAR LIGHT WORKING IMPROPERLY AFTER VEHICLE SECURITY MODULE REPLACEMENT. *TT

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

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

HIGH PRESSURE OIL PUMP LEAK ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 7.3L DIESEL ENGINE. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U1262 (SCP COMMUNICATION BUS FAULT) STORED IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC). *TT

141100 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE

AIR BAG LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) B1871 OR B1935 FOLLOWING ECS/RCM REPLACEMENT. *TT

190000 TIRES

FIRESTONE TIRE SAFETY CAMPAIGN. FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL A/T LT265/75R16 LR D OWL AND BSW TIRES. TIRE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT. *MR

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

OIL/DUST FILM AT CAC CONNECTIONS. *MJ

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

010000 STEERING

OIL LEAK AT HIGH PRESSURE PUMP FITTINGS AND/OR PLUG. THIS INCLUDES SUPER DUTY F-SERIES. OASIS. *TT

107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

FRONT HUBS NOT ENGAGING, NOT STAYING ENGAGED AND/OR UNLOCKING. *TT

114400 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

ADDING ADDITIONAL BULBS TO TURN INDICATOR OR HAZARD FLASHER CIRCUITS - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

FUEL SIGNAL TO INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SERVICE TIP. *TT

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

EXTERNAL OIL LEAK DIAGNOSIS FOR 7.3L DIT ENGINES. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 2003 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT

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

100000 POWER TRAIN

SOME 7.3L DIT VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THE OCCURRENCE OF P0340 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FALSE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC). OTHERS MAY EXHIBIT A LATE 4R100 3-4 SHIFT (HANGING IN 3RD GEAR) AT LIGHT THROTTLE DUE TO POTENTIAL LACK OF CONVERTER L

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0340, POSSIBLE FALSE CODE. VARIOUS MODELS INCLUDING 1994-1996 FORD EXCURSION. *TT

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

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

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

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

061200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

LEAK OIL AROUND THE EXHAUST BACKPRESSURE ACTUATOR (EBP) - 7.3L DIESEL TURBOCHARGER PEDESTALS. *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY (RKE) - SERVICE TIPS. *TT

021700 SUSPENSION:FRONT:HUB

FRONT HUBS WILL NOT ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE PROPERLY. *TT

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

103600 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES

NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS. 2003 ESCORT AND SUPER DUTY F SERIES INCLUDED. *TT

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

020000 SUSPENSION

ON-VEHICLE FRONT INTEGRATED HUB/BEARING ROCKING END-PLAY MEASUREMENT. INCLUDING 2003 AND 2004 SUPER DUTY F SERIES. *TT

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

COOLANT LEAK DUE TO BROKEN RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP. 1999-2003 MODELS. *TT

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

107000 POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBS

NO ENGAGEMENT OR DISENGAGEMENT OF HUB LOCKS AFTER REPLACEMENT OR SERVICE. TO INCLUDE 2000-2003 EXCURSIONS. *TT

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

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

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

(WAIT TO START) LAMP DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY ON 2002-2003 MODELS. *TT *JB

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB

121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

EXHAUST AIR RUSH NOISE AND LOWER POWER. *TT *JB

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

COOLANT LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN LOWER RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP. *TT

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

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

061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

ENGINE-LIGHT TICK OR RATTLE TYPE NOISE FROM ENGINE AFTER COLD START. *MJ

357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

CLIMATE CONTROL A/C SERVICE TECH TIPS. *EH

061110 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS

LOUD SQUEALING NOISE FROM THE ENGINE AREA WHEN THE ENGINE FAN CLUTCH IS UNDER LOAD WHILE OPERATED IN HOT DUSTY CLIMATES. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L ENGINE. *TT

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

125100 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

LAMP-BRAKE-INVADVERTENT DISABLING OF BRAKE SHIFT INTERLOCK. *MJ

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

ROOF PAINT SCRATCHING FROM LUGGAGE RACK CROSSBARS. *MJ

113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A REPEAT STARTER FAILURE CONDITION. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4R100 TRANSMISSION AND BUILT BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2001 AND MAY 1, 2002 MAY EXHIBIT FLASHING TRANSMISSION CONTROL INDICATOR LAMP AND ANY OR ALL TORQUE CONVERTER CLUTCH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P0740, P0741, P0743,

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

SUBJECT REGARDING DEMONSTRATION/ DELIVERY HOLD: POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE REPROGRAMMING. *JG

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INTERFERENCE AND / OR STATIC IN THE LAND-MOBILE RADIO. *TT

162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

SUBJECT REGARDING ROOF RACK SCRATCHES PAINT ON ROOF PANEL. *TT

353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE DVD FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM MAY EXHIBIT AN INOPERATIVE DVD SYSTEM. *TT

061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A FEAD BELT SQUEAL. *TT

034500 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

SUBJECT REGARDING REAR BRAKE BLEED SCREW LOCATION ON 1999 - 2002 MODELS. *TT

015000 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT LACK OF POWER STEERING ASSIST. *TT

350000 EQUIPMENT

INFORMATION USED WHEN REPLACING THE DRIVERS SEAT MODULE. *TT

102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 7.3L DI, 4R100 TRANSMISSION AND BUILT BEFORE DECEMBER 10, 2001 MAY REMAIN IN 2ND GEAR WITH THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER IN THE FIRST GEAR POSITION. *TT

133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT INOPERATIVE POWER MIRRORS. *TT

011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT STEERING WHEEL CLEAR VIEW CONDITION. *TT

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES PROPER PROCEDURES FOR PREPARATION OF SERVICE SHEET METAL PARTS COATED WITH ELECTRO DEPOSITION PRIMER (E-COAT). *TT

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

INFORMATION REGARDING DISCHARGED BATTERY CHARGING SERVICE TIPS AND GUIDELINES. *TT

062100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

COOLANT LEAK DUE TO A BROKEN LOWER RADIATOR HOSE CLAMP. *TT

103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)

CONCERNS OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P1280 RETRIVED FROMTHE POWER TRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM). *TT

110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

INFORMATION ON INOPERATIVE CHARGING SYSTEM AND / OR NO CRANK CONDITION. *TT

185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

SUBJECT REGARDING VEHICLES EXHIBITING COLD START ROLLING IDLE. *TT

111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

CONCERNS WITH EXCESSIVE BATTERY DRAW. *TT

060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

SUPER DUTY ERRATIC COOLANT TEMPERATURE GAUGE READINGS - CONCERNS. *TT

034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

CONCERNS WITH RATTLE NOISES COMING FROM FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS. *TT

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

980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A DIFFICULTY IN PROGRAMMING THE KEY FOB(S). *TT

034510 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

INFORMATION REGARDING A RATTLE NOISE ORIGINATING FROM THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER.*YD

020000 SUSPENSION

SUBJECT REGARDIDNG SQUEAK AND RATTLE CONDITION. *YD

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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.

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2000

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

RQ, Closed , Model Year: 2000

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

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2003

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

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2003

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

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2001

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... AL, ONE CRASH OCCURRED WHEN AN ETC DISABLED VEHICLE WAS STRUCK BY ANOTHER MOTORIST, ONE REPORT CONTAINED NO DETAIL.THE INJURIES WERE MINOR.AN ISSUE INVOLVING FIXED ETC PEDALS WAS INVESTIGATED ALSO, HOWEVER FAILURE REPORTS AND POPULATIONS ARE NOT SHOWN ABOVE; SEE SUMMARY REPORT FOR DETAIL.ALTHOUGH FORD HAS USED ETC BASED THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR MANY YEARS, THE PAP FEATURE WAS NEW FOR MY 2002.THE SUBJECT ETC SENSOR PRODUCES TWO OUTPUT SIGNALS WHICH THE ENGINE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS) UTILIZES TO:1) DETERMINE FUELING REQUIREMENTS; AND 2) PERFORM SENSOR DIAGNOSTICS.ONE SIGNAL IS LINEARLY PROPORTIONAL TO THROTTLE PEDAL POSITION; THE SECOND IS A DIGITAL SIGNAL.BY DESIGN, THE DETECTION OF A SENSOR FAULT RESULTS IN THE ENGINE RETURNING TO (OR REMAINING AT) THE IDLE STATE.FORD IDENTIFIED A DEFECT IN THE PAP ETC SENSOR WHICH PREMATURELY AFFECTED AN OUTPUT SIGNAL; THE MIGRATION OF INTERNAL SENSOR LUBRICANT CAUSED A LOSS OF PROPORTIONAL SIGNAL.THE FAILURE MECHANISM IS PROGRESSIVE AND AS THE SENSOR DETERIORATES, THE EMS WILL DETECT A FAULT, STORE A FAULT CODE, ILLUMINATE A WARNING LAMP, AND THE ENGINE MAY REMAIN AT/RETURN TO IDLE.IN THE EARLY STAGES, NORMAL OPERATION CAN BE REGAINED BY PEDAL RE-APPLICATION.THE FAILURE PROGRESSES UNTIL THE ENGINE REMAINS AT IDLE.THE ENGINE DOES NOT STALL, POWER ASSISTED STEERING AND BRAKING SYSTEMS ARE UNAFFECTED. FORD CORRECTED THE ETC SENSOR DEFECT AND CONDUCTED FIELD SERVICE ACTION (FSA) 03B03 TO REPLACE ETC PEDALS, ADDRESSING 50% OF VEHICLES.AT AGENCY REQUEST TO IMPROVE COMPLETION RATE, FORD EXTENDED FSA 03B03 FOR 6 MONTHS.BASED ON ODI'S ANALYSIS OF AVAILABLE DATA, FORD'S ACTION HAS APPROPRIATELY RESOLVED THE ETC SENSOR PROPLEM IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES.THE CLOSING OF THE INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT DOES NOT EXIST, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED AS HAVING ANY PRECEDENTIAL VALUE OR EFFECT BINDING THE AGENCY IN FUTURE DEFECT INVESTIGATIONS. SEE THE ATTACHED SUMMARY REPORT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.Read more

PE, Closed , Model Year: 2002

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

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2000

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

EA, Closed , Model Year: 2000

PULLS UNDER HARD BRAKING

There is no summary currently available

SQ, Closed , Model Year: 2000

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).

30 Total Recalls

1,389 Total Complaints

9 Investigations

97 Reported Crashes

103 Reported Fires

9 Reported Deaths

FORD EXCURSION - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year	Recalls	Complaints
2010	0	1	View
2005	2	84	View
2004	2	125	View
2003	5	139	View
2002 (current)	5	150
2001	7	240	View
2000	6	635	View
1999	1	10	View
1998	1	0	View
1997	1	1	View

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