2000 FORD EXCURSION Service Brakes Hydraulic Problems
6 NHTSA complaints on file
Service Brakes Hydraulic Issues in the 2000 FORD EXCURSION
6 service brakes hydraulic complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FORD EXCURSION. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
6
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Service Brakes Hydraulic Complaints
EXTENDED BRAKING DISTANCES REPORTED TO DEALERSHIP WITHIN FIRST 20,000 KMS. IMPOSSIBLE TO INVOKE ANTILOCK PULSING ON HARD BRAKING ON DRY PAVEMENT. DEALER CHECKED FULL BRAKE SYSTEM AND FOUND NO PROBLEMS. AFTERMARKET PADS IMPROVED THE PROBLEM. REPEATED WARPING OF ROTORS FOR THE FIRST 50-60,000 KMS, THEN MYSTERIOUSLY ONLY MINOR WARPING ON EXTENDED BRAKE USE. *TR
2000 FORD EXCURSION WITH LESS THAN 100,000 MILES, WELL MAINTAINED AND ORIGINAL OWNER. BRAKES FAILED WHEN REAR BRAKE LINE BURST ON THE FRAME RAIL WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES TO SLOW, THIS WAS NOT A PANIC STOP WHICH WOULD INDUCE A HIGH PRESSURE IN THE LINE. I WAS ABLE TO MAKE A SAFE STOP AND WAS PERPLEXED BY THIS FAILURE. THERE WAS NO EARLY WARNING OF THIS FAILURE AND IN FACT THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE DEALER TWO DAYS PRIOR FOR OIL CHANGE AND NEW BATTERIES AND NO MENTION OF LOW BRAKE FLUID OR LEAK IN THE BRAKE SYSTEM. AFTER CONSULTING WITH LOCAL REPAIR FACILITIES THEY STATE THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM, I DO NOT BELIEVE A VEHICLE THAT IS PROPERLY MAINTAINED SHOULD HAVE A SUDDEN AND CATASTROPHIC BRAKE LINE FAILURE THAT IS ONLY 10 YEARS OLD AND I'M SURE THERE MUST BE ACCIDENTS RELATED TO SIMILAR VEHICLES. *TR
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN MY GARAGE. I WAS IN THE GARAGE AT THE TIME. BEGAN SMELLING BURNING ELECTRICAL SMELL. FOUND WHITE SMOKE COMING OUT OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT, INCREASING DRAMATICALLY IN VOLUME. IN JUST A FEW MOMENTS, THE SMOKE WAS A SOLID CURTAIN COMING FROM THE GAP BETWEEN THE HOOD AND DRIVER SIDE FRONT FENDER. OPENED HOOD AND FOUND AN ELECTRICAL SWITCH ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM MASTER CYLINDER CREATING THE SMOKE. USING A RAG I PULLED THE SWITCH AWAY FROM THE CYLINDER AND IT WAS MELTED IN HALF. THE PART OF THE SWITCH CONNECTED TO THE ELECTRICAL WIRE CONTINUED TO SMOKE. I DISCONNECTED THE REMAINING PIECE OF THE SWITCH FROM THE WIRE AND IT STOPPED SMOKING BUT EVERYTHING WAS HOT.
PROBLEMS EXPERIENCED WITH BRAKES ON 2000 FORD EXCURSION. *BF A SQUEALING AND CLUNKING NOISE COULD BE HEARD WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE HAS AN EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT THE DEALER REFUSES TO REPAIR THE PROBLEMS. THE CONSUMER HAS REPLACED THE ROTORS (TWICE), PADS AND OTHER COMPONENTS. *NM
VEHICLE PULLS LEFT WHILE BRAKING, AND PAINT IS PEELING IN THE WHEEL WELLS.*MR THE PROBLEM WAS CONFIRMED BY THE DEALER'S TECHNICIAN WHO MADE RECOMMENDATIONS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEMS. DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE COST THE CONSUMER DECIDED TO HAVE THE VEHICLE REPAIRED AT A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP. THE REPAIR SHOP CORRECTED THE PROBLEM THAT THE DEALER RECOMMENDED BUT THAT DID NOT RESOLVE THE ISSUE. THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO THE DEALER WHO EXPLAINED THAT THE REPAIR WOULD BE COSTLY. THE CONSUMER LATER RECEIVED A SERVICE BULLETIN (03-19-10 DATED SEPTEMBER 9, 2003) WHICH WAS IN REFERENCE TO A BRAKING PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER DOES NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *NM
WHILE BRAKING, VEHICLE VIBRATES AND SHUDDERS. *MR *NLM *DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT -OVER TO ARTEMIS**738752
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
Engine
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
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