2000 FORD EXCURSION Steering Problems
10 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 2000 FORD EXCURSION
10 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2000 FORD EXCURSION. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
10
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
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.
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. WE PULLED OVER CHECKED FOR LOOSE BOLTS. TIRE IMPERFECTIONS BUT NOTHING.
STEERING SWAYS ITS HARD TO DRIVE IT FEELS LIKE STEERING ISN'T STABLE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE, THE CONTACT HEARD A SNAP NOISE FROM THE STEERING SYSTEM AND IMMEDIATELY, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT WAS FRACTURED IN HALF FROM THE STEERING LINKAGE. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE STEERING LOCKED UP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH. WHEN THE PRESSURE WAS RELEASED FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE ABILITY TO STEER RESUMED. THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT OR INJURY THEREFORE NO POLICE REPORT WAS FILED.
CONSUMERS DAUGHTER HAD BEEN HAVING TROUBLE WITH THE WAY THE VEHICLE TRACKS WHILE IN MOTION. THE STEERING WAS CHECKED BUT NO PROBLEM WAS INDICATED. *JG
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WHEN APPLYING BRAKES AT ANY SPEED THERE IS PULSATION FORWARD/BACKWARD MOTION. ALSO, VEHICLE IS TOO HEAVY FOR THE BRAKES. DEALER NOW RECOMMENDS NEW FRONT ROTORS, ROTORS ARE WARPED.*AK THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT AND THE LEFT. CONSUMER COMPLAINS OF STIFF STEERING AND THE REAR DOOR DOESN'T OPEN, NOR DOES THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR DOOR. IT IS HARD TO OPEN FROM THE INSIDE.
#6901137
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WHILE IN MOTION, VEHICLES CAR SHAFT BROKE AND INSURED LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND HIT A TREE THEN COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER VEHICLE IN A DEALERS PARKING LOT, CLAIM 13-7322-304. *JG
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INTERMITTENTLY WHEN APPLYING BRAKES, STEERING WHEEL WOULD LOCK UP. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE AND CHANGED RACK AND PINION. HOWEVER, PROBLEM WAS NOT CORRECTED. DEALER PUT THE OLD PARTS BACK ON VEHICLE. *AK *YD
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WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER NOTICED VIBRATION IN FRONT END. VIBRATION CAN WAS FELT IN STEERING WHEEL. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER, DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE CAUSE OF PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER ALSO STATES WHEN HE TURNS THE VEHICLE, STEERING DOES NOT RESPOND, CONSUMER WAS ADVISED BY DEALERSHIP THAT THIS IS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER STATES SWAYBAR WAS ON UPSIDE DOWN, MOUNTS WERE MISSING OR EITHER LOOSE, AS WELL AS SPRINGS WERE BACKWARDS, CONSUMER STATES DEALERSHIP IS SHIPPING VEHICLE TO ANOTHER STATE TO HAVE IT FIXED, CONSUMER STATES HE ALSO HAD TIRES REPLACED, CONSUMER IS ALSO EXPERIENCING BRAKING DIFFICULTY. *JB
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102 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
53 complaints
Electrical System
41 complaints
Tiressidewall
33 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
29 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
21 complaints
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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
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
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