2000 FORD EXCURSION Engine Problems

9 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine Issues in the 2000 FORD EXCURSION

9 engine complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FORD EXCURSION. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 1 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Complaints
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Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine Complaints

#11362184 |
I WAS DRIVING AND A SPARK PLUG POPPED OUT IN THE IGNITION COIL POPPED OUT
#11184842 | Fire
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 FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DRIVEABLE AND WAS TOWED TO THE DRIVER'S RESIDENCE. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE DRIVER BELIEVED THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 09V399000 (VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL); HOWEVER, SHE NEVER RECEIVED A NOTIFICATION. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
#10846457 |
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 OPERATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE WAS 111,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. *TR
#10785441 |
STEERING SWAYS ITS HARD TO DRIVE IT FEELS LIKE STEERING ISN'T STABLE
#10655119 |
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
#10640255 |
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 SPARK PLUG NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED TWICE, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED BOTH TIMES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
#10631186 |
FORD DOSE NOT HAVE ENOUGH THREADS IN SPARK PLUG HOLES AND PLUGS BLOW OUT WITHOUT WARNING , THIS LEFT US STRANDED IN UNSAFE LOCATION. *TR
#10483363 |
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 AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE AND REFERRED HER TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
#10466443 |
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 DOLLAR SIGNS TO THEM. I HAVE TWO FORDS AND LETS JUST SAY I SHOULD HAVE LEARNED AFTER MY SECOND FOUND ON THE ROAD DEAD VEHICLE TO NOT HAVE BEEN SUCKERED INTO BUYING THE AMERICAN MADE FORD AGAIN. I OWN A 2000 FORD EXCURSION AND HAVE HAD FOUR SPARK PLUGS BLOWN IN THE LAST TWO MONTHS...TWO IN THE LAST WEEK. MY TRUCK BARELY HIT 143,000....WORK TRUCKS, DEPENDABLE FAMILY VEHICLES...NOT SO MUCH. MY TRUCK HAS BEEN TAKEN CARE OF IMMACULANTLY SINCE 2000 AND MANY WHO ARE NOT FAMILIAR WITH BODY DETAILS MISTAKE IT FOR THE NEWER VERSIONS. THIS...

Other 2000 FORD EXCURSION Problem Areas

Tires 102 complaints Tirestreadbelt 53 complaints Electrical System 41 complaints Tiressidewall 33 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 29 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 22 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 21 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 17 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 15 complaints Suspensionfront 15 complaints Suspension 14 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 12 complaints Unknown Or Other 11 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 11 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 10 complaints Steering 10 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 9 complaints Air Bags 8 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 8 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 8 complaints Structurebodydoor 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 7 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 7 complaints Electrical Systemignition 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 6 complaints Seats 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 4 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Structure 4 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 2 complaints Power Train 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 2 complaints Service Brakes 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 2 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 2 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Tiresvalve 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Back Over Preventionwarningsexternalpedestrian Alert 1 complaint Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Fuel System Diesel 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 1 complaint Interior Lighting 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Traindriveline 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspension System 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint
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