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Ford EXCURSION transmission problems

39 complaint narratives mention transmission terms.

Key facts

1,146 owner complaints analyzed

11 distinct recall campaigns

78,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1997 to 2010 model years. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 661 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Transmission and shifting evidence

39 of 1,146 complaints match this topic (3.4%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.

Owner report 10010589 · 2003-03-17 (March 17, 2003)

OUR TRANSMISSION ON OUR FORD 2000 EXCURSION KEEPS GOING OUT. ON DANGEROUS TWO LANE MOUNTAIN ROADS WHERE THE VEHICLE TAKES UP THE ENTIRE LANE AND I ALWAYS HAVE CHILDREN IN THE CAR. I AM ON MY THIRD TRANSMISSION AND MY THREE YEAR OLD SON NOW ASKS IF THE CAR IS GOING TO BREAK DOWN EACH AND EVERYTIME WE GET INTO THE VEHICLE. I'M AFRAID TO GO ANYWHERE. THE PROBLEM IS THIS AS I SEE IT. THE CLUTCH ON THE FAN THAT COOLS THE TRANSMISSION KICKS ON AT 40 MPH, ALSO THE COOLER IS TOO SMALL FOR THE SIZE OF ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION, AND I'M TIRED OF PUTTIN…

Owner-reported narrative. 47,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10010589 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10074239 · 2004-05-25 (May 25, 2004)

WHEN DRIVING THE OVERDRIVE LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE TRANSMISSION HAD FAILED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10074239 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10331365 · 2010-05-20 (May 20, 2010)

ABOUT A MONTH AGO MY 200 FORD EXCURSION SERVICE ENGINE SOON LIGHT CAME ON. THEN 2 DAYS LATER MY OVERDRIVE LIGHT STARTED FLASHING AND IT WOULD JERK WHEN CHANGING GEARS. THE FORD DEALERSHIP WHERE I LIVE HAS HAD IT IN AND OUT OF THE SHOP 4 TIMES WITH NO REMEDY. I HAVE ALREADY SPENT $400.00 WITH IT NOT FIXED. FRONT SPEED SENSOR AND THE REAR SENSOR HAVE BOTH BEEN REPLACED. ALSO TRANSMISSION FLUID WAS DRAINED AND REPLACED. I THEN CAME ACROSS MANY OTHER FORD OWNERS THAT HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 187,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10331365 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 868671 · 2000-08-25 (August 25, 2000)

TRANSMISSION LEAKED ONTO DRIVESHAFT, CAUSING A FIRE. DEALER HAS REPAIRED THE VEHICLE.*AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 868671 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 894327 · 2001-08-14 (August 14, 2001)

WHEN VEHICLE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT OR WHEN THE VEHICLE JUST STOPPED VEHICLE WOULD SUDDEN ACCELERATE. HAD TO STEP ON BRAKE PEDAL TO RESTRAINT VEHICLE. THIS HAD HAPPENED WHEN TRANSMISSION WAS PLACED IN REVERSE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION.*AK

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 894327 at NHTSA ↗

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1,146 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

57.7%Usable mileage661 / 1,146 records

92.8%Valid incident date1,064 / 1,146 records

100.0%Valid filing date1,146 / 1,146 records

92.8%Ordered incident and filing dates1,063 / 1,146 records

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Tires	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	9718.2% ODI 10002792 · 37,000 mi A DRIVERS FRONT FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT TIRE, ON A 2000 FORD EXCURSION EXPLODED ON JULY 7, 2002 ON I-95 IN WALTERBORO, SC. MY GIRLFRIEND AGNES AND A GOOD FRIEND DAVE WERE KILLED, DAVES 11 YR OLD SON MAX SUFFERED A SEVERLY BROKEN RIGHT FEMER, DAVES WIFE, CHERYL HAD SEVERAL DEEP CUTS AND SCRAPES I HAVE A SEVERLY BROKEN LEFT FEMER AND KNEE DAMAGE. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THE TIRE WAS GOING TO FAIL. Look up ODI 10002792 at NHTSA ↗	3114.8% ODI 10002197 WHILE TRAVELING AT 60 MPH, CONSUMER STATES THAT THE DRIVERS SIDE TIRE BLEW CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A GUARD RAIL. TOOK TO MECHANIC, AND MECHANIC CHANGE TIRE. CAUSE OF BLOW OUT IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS Look up ODI 10002197 at NHTSA ↗	1612.4% ODI 10014655 THE FRONT PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT. *JB Look up ODI 10014655 at NHTSA ↗	76.6% ODI 10011883 THE FIRESTONE TIRES INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLE WERE THE INCORRECT PLY. THE VEHICLE HAD 8 PLY, WHEN THEY SHOULD HAD BEEN E 10 PLY. *JB Look up ODI 10011883 at NHTSA ↗	33.2% ODI 10289847 · 96,000 mi ON MAY 9 2008 I PURCHASED A SET OF 4 SPECTOR ADVANTA AT ALL SEASON TIRES FOR MY 2004 FORD EXCURSION. ON 23 NOVEMBER WHILE TRAVELING FROM BOISE IDAHO TO LAS VEGAS NEVADA I EXPERIENCE A LEFT REAR TIRE FAILURE AT 70 MPH. THE TIRE SHREDDED COMPLETELY DOWN TO THE STEEL BELTS. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING OPERATED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND WAS NOT TOWING OR HEAVILY LOADED. THE INCIDENT CAUSED $1800 IN DAMAGE TO MY VEHICLE. I FILED A CLAIM WITH THE TIRE MANUFACTURER AND DURING THE COURSE OF THE CLAIM THEY TIRE MANUFACTURER TOOK THE REMNANTS OF THE TIRE FOR A FOR… Look up ODI 10289847 at NHTSA ↗	23.1% ODI 10465933 · 184,751 mi I PURCHASED A 2005 FORD EXCURSION LIMITED USED IN MAY OF 2011. THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED WITH NEW BCT RADIAL A/P LT265/75R16 TIRES. AFTER APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS THE VEHICLE WOULD SHAKE AND VIBRATE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS. ONE OF THE TIRES WAS FOUND TO BE OUT OF ROUND AND WAS REPLACED WITH A BF GOODRICH TIRE. NOW 13 MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE ONE OF THE OTHER BCT TIRES HAS SIDEWALL SEPARATION IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS. I AM NOW REPLACING ALL OF THE BCT TIRES TO PREVENT A SUDDEN AND CATASTROPHIC TIRE FAILURE. *TR Look up ODI 10465933 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	228.6% ODI 10108547 · 85,000 mi WHILE DRIVING/IDLING, SMOKE WOULD COME OUT FROM THE DRIVER SIDE TAILLIGHTS COMPARTMENT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. NM THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT OFFER TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE NOR LOOK INTO WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER OPENED THE TRUNK AND SAW SMOKE AND FIRE AROUND THE LOCK AREA. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE WIRES AND PLASTIC INSERT AND BULB THAT LIGHTS UP LICENSE PLATE WAS THE CAUSE. TC Look up ODI 10108547 at NHTSA ↗	417.7% ODI 10013831 MY 2000 FORD DIESEL EXCURSION CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM THE DASH, STEREO AREA. THERE HAD BEEN NO PRIOR WARNING NOR ANY KIND OF PROBLEMS AT ALL WITH THIS VEHICLE. THERE WERE NO DEFAULTS AT THE TIME IT WAS BOUGHT. EVERYTHING WORKED AND WAS IN GREAT CONDITION AND WAS KEPT THAT WAY. *NLM Look up ODI 10013831 at NHTSA ↗	94.3% ODI 10024382 ELECTRICAL SOCKET INSIDE THE VEHICLE WILL COME ON AND OFF INTERMITTENTLY. *AK Look up ODI 10024382 at NHTSA ↗	75.4% ODI 10055846 · 6,000 mi THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL AND SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. THE SUSPENSION PROBLEM CAUSED THE TIRES TO WEAR PREMATURELY. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM Look up ODI 10055846 at NHTSA ↗	1917.9% ODI 10032620 · 9,550 mi ALL GUAGES WENT FULL TILT, ABS LIGHT CAME ON, LOSS OF POWER TO ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, VEHICLE WAS TOWED TWICE FOR SAME PROBLEM. ONCE VEHICLE TURNED OFF WOULD NOT START JUST CLICKING. DEALER REPLACED BATTERY TWICE. *AK Look up ODI 10032620 at NHTSA ↗	1010.5% ODI 10138060 · 2,700 mi I OWN A 2004 FORD EXCURSION WHICH HAS ON TWO OCCASIONS FAILED TO START AND WAS TOWED TO FAIRVIEW FORD. THE FIRST OCCURRENCE THE DEALER REPLACED THE CAMSHAFT SENSOR AND REFLASHED THE COMPUTER. THE SECOND INCIDENT THE CAR WAS ALSO TOWED BY ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE FROM MY DRIVEWAY. THE TOW TRUCK DRIVER WAS ALSO UNABLE TO START THE VEHICLE. I WAS CONTACTED LATER IN THE DAY BY MY SERVICE ADVISOR SAYING THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED FINE AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. ON A THIRD OCCURRENCE THE VEHICLE STALLED IN A PARKING LOT AND WOULD … Look up ODI 10138060 at NHTSA ↗	1929.2% ODI 10253866 · 60,000 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE RESTARTED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING). THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THIS ISSUE IS VERY UNSAFE AND WANTS THE MANUFACTURER TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 69,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000. Look up ODI 10253866 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Tires:Tread/Belt	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	529.8% ODI 10006642 · 38,000 mi I OWN A UTILITY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WITH SOME 30 TRUCKS AND SEVERAL TRAILERS. I TAKE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND TIRE PSI VERY SERIOUSLY. ON A TRIP FROM ST. CHARLES, IL. TO CINCINNATI, OH. I NOTICED A VIBRATION AND PULLED OVER TWICE TO CHECK IT OUT AND FOUND NOTHING. AT ABOUT 100 MILES I HAD A CATASTROPHIC TIRE FAILURE, THE ENTIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED AND DAMAGED THE TRUCK AND THE TRAILER I WAS HAULING. I CONTACTED FIRESTONE, THEY SENT ME A CLAIM FORM TO WHICH I COMPLETED AND SENT BACK WITH THE TIRE. THEIR REPLY WAS THAT THE TIRE HAD BEEN RUN UN… Look up ODI 10006642 at NHTSA ↗	157.2% ODI 10000210 · 39,000 mi US MARSHALLS LEASE A 2001 FORD EXCURSION FROM GSA FLEET MANAGEMENT. THEY WERE TRAVELING DOWN A HIGHWAY WHEN THEY HEARD A LOUND THUMPING NOISE. AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE, THEY EXITED THE VEHICLE TO FIND OUT THAT ONE OF THE REAR TIRES TREAD CAME OFF THE CASING. THE TIRE HAD NOT GONE FLAT. WHEN THE TREAD SEPERATED FROM THE CASING IT HAD DONE SOME BODY DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL WELL AREA. Look up ODI 10000210 at NHTSA ↗	75.4% ODI 10059057 I DRIVE A NEW 2002 FORD EXCURSION AND WITH VERY LOW MILES THE WEAR OF THE TIRES IS UNACCEPTABLE. THEY ARE WEARING FAST AND UNEVEN AND MAKE NOISE. PLEASE LOOK INTO THESE TIRES AS I HAVE 2 YEAR OLD TWINS AND A 3 YEAR OLD THAT TRAVEL WITH ME EVERYDAY. THANKS.*AK Look up ODI 10059057 at NHTSA ↗	32.8% ODI 10072128 CONSUMER RECEIVED A VOLUNTARY RECALL NOTICE AND QUESTIONED WHAT LOAD RANGE TIRES SHOULD BE ON HIS 2003 FORD EXCURSION 4X4 LIMITED DIESEL. PH JB Look up ODI 10072128 at NHTSA ↗	22.1% ODI 10059781 WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH LEFT REAR TIRE SIDEWALL BLEW OUT. FIRESTONE HAD BEEN CONTACTED. FIRESTONE, STEELTEX , HT26575R16. AK THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES WERE RECALLED AND HAVE SINCE BEEN REPLACED. JB Look up ODI 10059781 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine And Engine Cooling	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	295.4% ODI 10063241 WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO DRIFT TO SIDE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ENGINE SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT OF THE ENGINE. MECHANIC REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS. *AK Look up ODI 10063241 at NHTSA ↗	73.3% ODI 10187413 · 135,904 mi I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY WHEN THE 01 FORD EXCURSION BEGAN INTERMITTENTLY LOSING POWER. AS I BEGAN TO PULL OF THE ROAD THE ENGINE DIED COMPLETELY AND WOULD NOT RESTART. AFTER LEAVING THE TRUCK TO SIT FOR 8 HOURS, I WENT BACK AND IT STARTED UP FINE. MY MECHANIC SAID NO ERROR CODES WERE SHOWING ON THE ECM. AFTER RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET,I FIGURED OUT IT WAS THE CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR AND HAD IT REPLACED. NO MORE PROBLEMS SINCE THEN. APPARENTLY THIS IS A HUGE ISSUE. THERE ARE ENTIRE MESSAGE BOARDS FILLED WITH COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS PROBLEM… Look up ODI 10187413 at NHTSA ↗	1511.6% ODI 10119211 · 51,000 mi THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD WHILE BEING PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY FOR MORE THEN 10 HOURS OR MORE. THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER. AK THE MAIN BODY OF THE FIRE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE. SC *JB Look up ODI 10119211 at NHTSA ↗	65.7% ODI 10163505 · 40,000 mi DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY AND THEN REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE ILLUMINATED LIGHT INDICATED THE CAM SHAFT WAS OFF CENTER WHICH CREATED UNDESIRABLE EMISSIONS. THE EPA WAS CONTACTED WHO DECLARED IT SHOULD BE UNDER WARRANTY FOR 5 YEARS OR 50,000 MILES HOWEVER THE MANUFACTURER REFUSED REPAIR THE DEFECT WITHOUT A COST.AK Look up ODI 10163505 at NHTSA ↗	55.3% ODI 10101818 · 13,000 mi WHILE DRIVING, THE VEHICLE SURGED. THE CONSUMER WOULD SMELLED GAS FUMES INSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE IT. AK THE TURBO WOULD NOT TURN ON AND WOULD NOT GO OVER 3500 RPM'S AND THERE WAS A FLUTTER TYPE OF SOUND COMING FROM THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR QUARTER PANEL WHEN THE A/C WAS ON ONLY BY THE REAR A/C CONTROLLER. SC Look up ODI 10101818 at NHTSA ↗	57.7% ODI 10215922 · 41,000 mi TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXCURSION. OCCASIONALLY, THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF AND DOES NOT RESTART. IN NOVEMBER OF 2007, WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND THE STEERING AND BRAKES FAILED. THE DEALER REPLACED THE HIGH VOLUME OIL PRESSURE PUMP AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN OPERATING NORMALLY. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 05V270000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING) AND COULD NOT PROVIDE REIMBURSEMENT. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 43,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 41,000. Look up ODI 10215922 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	114.3% ODI 10154355 · 130,000 mi I OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION AND HAVE NOW HAD 2 SPARK PLUGS EJECT OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD DUE DESTROYING THE COILS OF EACH SPARK PLUG IN THE PROCESS. THIS IS A WIDELY KNOW ISSUE WITH 1997-2000 FORDS, BUT FORD IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT. I CALL THE DEALER IN CARLSBAD CALIFORNIA AND WAS QUOTED ALMOST $3000 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS FAILURE AND FORD IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT. I FOUND A COMPANY NAMED TIMESERT THAT SELLS A "FORD TRITON SPARK PLUG STEEL INSER KIT" AND PAID OVER $400 FOR THE KIT AND DID THE REPAIRS MYSELF....W… Look up ODI 10154355 at NHTSA ↗	152.8% ODI 10048141 · 59,000 mi VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED AND TURNED OFF. THE ALARM WAS ALSO ON. THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, PER THE FIRE INSPECTOR. *AK Look up ODI 10048141 at NHTSA ↗	178.1% ODI 10002606 CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD CUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING.*JB Look up ODI 10002606 at NHTSA ↗	86.2% ODI 10146373 · 68,000 mi DT: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING A SPARK PLUG BLEW OUT OF THE ENGINE ,CAUSING A HOLE TO BE BLOWN IN THE IGNITION COIL. THE INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP PERSONAL REPLACED THE COIL PACK, DRILLED AND TAPPED THE MOTOR HEAD ON THE NUMBER THREE CYLINDER. *AK Look up ODI 10146373 at NHTSA ↗	87.5% ODI 10004835 WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN CAUSING LOST OF POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. TS Look up ODI 10004835 at NHTSA ↗	66.3% ODI 10096995 · 2,248 mi WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATED SUDDENLY ON ITS OWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUE TO ACCELERATED WITH SPEED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE PROBLEM CAN NOT BE DUPLICATED. NM THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK. SC Look up ODI 10096995 at NHTSA ↗	23.1% ODI 10327036 · 98,500 mi 2005 6.0 L DIESEL EXCURSION ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. TOOK VEHICLE TO PRIVATE GARAGE WHO DETERMINED THAT FUEL INJECTION CONTROL MODULE IS BAD. THIS IS A RECALL (#05V27) ON MANY SIMILAR VEHICLES, BUT NOT MINE. I FEEL THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED TO THE OXFORD PLANT VEHICLES. *TR Look up ODI 10327036 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Vehicle Speed Control	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	114.3% ODI 10108800 · 5,000 mi WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND THE CAR JUMPED. THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE FUEL LINE WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. *JB Look up ODI 10108800 at NHTSA ↗	112.1% ODI 10109371 · 56,000 mi CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN THE BRAKE AND TURNING SIGNAL INADVERTENTLY WENT OUT. WHEN TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SERVICE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL MALFUNCTIONING. AK NM Look up ODI 10109371 at NHTSA ↗	94.3% ODI 10050853 · 39,121 mi AFTER PURCHASING MY 2001 EXCURSION WITH POWER STROKE DIESEL I HAD PROBLEMS WITH A HUNTING AND SOMETIMES SURGING WHEN STARTING THE ENGINE. AFTER TWO TRIPS TO THE DEALER AND THEM STATIONING THAT THERE WAS "NO" PROBLEM, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING THREE DAYS LATER. LUCKILY I WASN'T IN TRAFFIC I WAS JUST GETTING READY TO PULL OUT ONTO THE ROAD. AFTER HAVING IT TOWED TO A DIFFERENT DEALER (DUE TO LOCATION) I WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAM PICK-UP SENSOR WAS BAD AND THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN ON THIS. I RETURNED ABOUT TWO DAYS LATER COMPLAIN… Look up ODI 10050853 at NHTSA ↗	1410.9% ODI 10008933 · 25,275 mi WHEN THE BRAKE WAS APPLIED, THE ENGINE REVVED AND VEHICLE SURGED FOWARD INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. THE VEHICLE WAS STRUCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE, AND THE VEHICLE FINALLY STOPPED. JB THE IDLE AIR CONTROL AND HEADLINER WAS REPLACED. SCC Look up ODI 10008933 at NHTSA ↗	65.7% ODI 10241806 · 57,000 mi CRUISE CONTROL STUCK; DOES NOT RELEASE WITH PRESSURE ON BRAKE PEDAL. THE CRUISE WILL ONLY RELEASE WITH THE CRUISE 'OFF' BUTTON ON THE STEERING WHEEL OR IF BRAKE PEDAL IS PUSHED TO THE FLOOR. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND HAS THE POTENTIAL TO CAUSE A REAR-END COLLISION. PLAN TO TAKE IT TO DEALER NEXT WEEK; HOPEFULLY THIS WILL BE COVERED EVEN THOUGH VEHICLE WARRANTY HAS EXPIRED. I WON'T USE CRUISE UNTIL THEN. *TR Look up ODI 10241806 at NHTSA ↗	77.4% ODI 10081689 · 4,049 mi WHILE DRIVING ENGINE REVVED AND THE VEHICLE SURGED FORWARD, ALTHOUGH THE CONSUMER'S FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE VEHICLE HAS DONE THIS N SEVERAL OCCASION AND SOMETIMES THE VEHICLE EVEN STALLED. THE DEALERSHIP SERVICED THE VEHICLE 3 TIMES FOR THIS ISSUE. THE DEALER IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON THE VEHICLE BUT IS UNABLE TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THEY CAN NOT DUPLICATE IT. AK NM Look up ODI 10081689 at NHTSA ↗	23.1% ODI 10474336 · 83,800 mi WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS INCIDENTS WITH OUR EXCURSION DATING BACK TO ONE WEEK AFTER WE PURCHASED IT USED FROM A LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP IN JULY 2009 UNTIL NOW - SEPT. 2012. WE BEGAN EXPERIENCING ACCELERATION ISSUES AFTER THE FIRST WEEK. WE RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION. THEY REPLACED THE IPR AND FUEL PUMP. THIS SEEMED TO FIX THE PROBLEM UNTIL JANUARY 2011. IN JANUARY 2011, THE ACCELERATOR BEGAN FAILING AGAIN. IT WOULD JUST STOP WORKING. THE CAR WOULD CRANK INITIALLY AND THEN FAIL TO RECRANK IF TURNED OFF WI… Look up ODI 10474336 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Tires:Sidewall	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	336.2% ODI 10013835 FIRESTONE STEELTEX R45 TIRES WHICH WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON A 2000 FORD EXCURSION. THE TIRES HAVE 30,000 MILES WITH MINIMAL TREAD WEAR, HOWEVER, THE SIDEWALLS ON ALL 4 TIRES ARE SPLITTING TO THE CORD. CONTACT WITH FIRESTONE RESULTED IN A VERBAL EXPLANATION THAT THEY WOULD RECOGNIZE THIS AS A 'ROAD HAZARD' SITUATION AND PRO-RATE 50% OF THE COST OF REPLACEMENT WITH FIRESTONE/BRIDGESTONE TIRES. THE FIRESTONE CONSUMER AFFAIRS/RETAIL OPERATIONS REPRESENTATIVE FURTHER ADVISED THAT THE NTSB HAS COMPLETED AN INVESTIGATION OF THESE TIRES AND FOUND … Look up ODI 10013835 at NHTSA ↗	104.8% ODI 10003878 · 34,000 mi THE SIDEWALLS OF THE FOUR TIRES PEELED FROM THE CORDS/BELTS. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE SIDEWALL RUBBER APPEARED TO BE TOO THIN. SCC Look up ODI 10003878 at NHTSA ↗	43.1% ODI 10017407 WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT TIRES SIDEWALL SEPARATED (SIZE#2657516) PLEASE PROVIDE THE DOT#. *NLM Look up ODI 10017407 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	11.1% ODI 10182212 THE COMPLAINT IS IN REGARD TO THE BF GOODRICH RUGGED TRAIL T/A LT265/75R16 TIRES AS SUPPLIED ON MY FORD EXCURSION VEHICLE. I HAD TO REPLACE THE TIRES PREMATURELY DUE TO LARGE CRACKS OPENING UP ON THE SIDE-WALLS OF ALL 4 TIRES, IN FACT PIECES OF RUBBER STARTING FLAKING OFF OF THE SIDE-WALLS. I WAS AFRAID THAT I WAS SETTING MY SELF UP FOR A BLOW OUT DURING MY MANY TRIPS FROM KY TO CHICAGO. AT THE TIRE DEALER-SHIP WHERE I HAD THEM REPLACED THEY WONDERED WHY I WAS REPLACING THEM, UNTIL I POINTED OUT ALL OF THE CRACKS. TREAD LIFE APPEARED GOOD … Look up ODI 10182212 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	91.7% ODI 10466443 · 138,000 mi 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 … Look up ODI 10466443 at NHTSA ↗	83.8% ODI 10463414 · 98,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE THEN STALLED AND THE CONTACT CONFIRMED THAT THE ENGINE WAS BLOWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE OIL WAS NOT ENTERING THE ENGINE AS IT SHOULD HAVE, WHICH CAUSED THE FAILURE TO OCCUR. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 98,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000. Look up ODI 10463414 at NHTSA ↗	64.7% ODI 10463359 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 SAME DAMAGE OCCURRED. *TR Look up ODI 10463359 at NHTSA ↗	54.7% ODI 10605255 · 1,000 mi THE 2003 FORD EXCURSION 6.0 LITER DIESEL, FIRST BROKE DOWN WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM THE DEALER WHO WAS WORKING ON RECALL ITEMS. THE VEHICLE STALLED WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 2 MILES FROM THE DEALER (DEALER NOW OUT OF BUSINESS). AFTER A WHILE THE VEHICLE BEGAN LOSING POWER, BUT NOT STALLING WHILE DRIVING, ESPECIALLY UP HILLS. AFTER MANY ATTEMPTS TO CLEAN PARTS, EGR VALVE ETC, IT WAS STATED THAT THE INJECTORS WERE BAD. ALL INJECTORS REPLACED. FRONT MAIN LEAF SPRING BROKE ON THE VEHICLE, AND HAD TO BE REPLACED - THE SPRING WAS NO LONGER AVAILABLE, -T… Look up ODI 10605255 at NHTSA ↗	77.4% ODI 10496736 · 89,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TOWED TO A DEALER. AFTER DIAGNOSIS, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PROBLEM MAY BE THE FUSE NEAR THE TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. APPROXIMATELY THREE MONTHS LATER, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER. AFTER DIAGNOSIS, THEY ADVISED HER THAT THE FUSE FAILED AGAIN DUE TO THE BRACKET CHAFING THE WIRES. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFAC… Look up ODI 10496736 at NHTSA ↗	913.8% ODI 10464707 · 106,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SHE TOOK HER VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR AN OIL CHANGE AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE EGR COOLER WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 106,000. Look up ODI 10464707 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Tires	33,000–80,000 mi	40,000 mi	57	ODI 10002792 · 37,000 mi A DRIVERS FRONT FIRESTONE STEELTEX AT TIRE, ON A 2000 FORD EXCURSION EXPLODED ON JULY 7, 2002 ON I-95 IN WALTERBORO, SC. MY GIRLFRIEND AGNES AND A GOOD FRIEND DAVE WERE KILLED, DAVES 11 YR OLD SON MAX SUFFERED A SEVERLY BROKEN RIGHT FEMER, DAVES WIFE, CHERYL HAD SEVERAL DEEP CUTS AND SCRAPES I HAVE A SEVERLY BROKEN LEFT FEMER AND KNEE DAMAGE. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT THE TIRE WAS GOING TO FAIL. Look up ODI 10002792 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10003363 · 37,500 mi 3 OF 4 TIRES BAD ON 2000 EXCURSION WITHIN 5 MONTHS OF EACH OTHER FROM JUNE 6THTHROUGH OCTOBER 4TH. FIRST TIRE DEVELOPED SIDEWALL TREAD BUBBLE ON LEFT REAR TIRE, TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY AT 65 MPH, SECOND TIRE DEVELOPED SIDEWALL TREAD BULBBLE ON LEFT FRONT TIRE WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH. THIRD TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE TRAVELING 60 MPH ON HIGHWAY WHILE PULLING TRAILER, DAMAGING RIGHT REAR QUARTER PANEL Look up ODI 10003363 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10005587 · 33,000 mi THE LEFT REAR TIRE OF MY FORD EXCURSION EXPLODED DURING NORMAL HIGHWAY USAGE. THE TIRE WAS A FIRESTONE STEELTEX RADIAL R4S II, LT 265/75R16. THE MANUFACTURER CLAIMS UNDERINFLATION OF TIRE. Look up ODI 10005587 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	61,250–139,000 mi	90,000 mi	83	ODI 10108547 · 85,000 mi WHILE DRIVING/IDLING, SMOKE WOULD COME OUT FROM THE DRIVER SIDE TAILLIGHTS COMPARTMENT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. THE CAUSE WAS NOT DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. NM THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE DEALERSHIP DID NOT OFFER TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE NOR LOOK INTO WHAT CAUSED THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER OPENED THE TRUNK AND SAW SMOKE AND FIRE AROUND THE LOCK AREA. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO PUT THE FIRE OUT. THE WIRES AND PLASTIC INSERT AND BULB THAT LIGHTS UP LICENSE PLATE WAS THE CAUSE. TC Look up ODI 10108547 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10132745 · 80,000 mi I HAVE A 99 FORD EXPEDITION. TAIL LIGHTS, BRAKE LIGHTS, HAZARD LIGHTS, AND REAR WIPER WORKS WHEN THEY WANT TO WORK. TAKEN IT TO SERVICE SHOP, CANNOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. TAKE IT BAKE WHEN IT DOES IT AGAIN, SHOP REPLACES JUNCTION BOX (FUSE BOX). IT IS HAPPENING AGAIN AS I WRITE THIS, AND IS NOT WORKING AGAIN. SHOP DOESN'T SEEM TO KNOW THE PROBLEM. NM Look up ODI 10132745 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10032962 · 80,000 mi LOUD MISSING NOISE COMMING FROM ENGINE AND LOSS OF POWER. PROBLEM FOUND WAS # 4 SPARK PLUG ON PASS SIDE OF ENGINE HAD BLOWN OUT AND WAS LAYING ON TOP OF ENGINE. IT DAMAGED THREADS IN ALUM HEAD AND COIL PACK. SPARK PLUGS HAVE NEVER BEEN CHANGED. FACTORY DEFECT DURING BUILD. FORD DEALERS CONTACTED AND COULD OFFER NO ASSITANCEAK Look up ODI 10032962 at NHTSA ↗
Tires:Tread/Belt	38,750–62,750 mi	46,270 mi	36	ODI 10006642 · 38,000 mi I OWN A UTILITY CONSTRUCTION COMPANY WITH SOME 30 TRUCKS AND SEVERAL TRAILERS. I TAKE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE AND TIRE PSI VERY SERIOUSLY. ON A TRIP FROM ST. CHARLES, IL. TO CINCINNATI, OH. I NOTICED A VIBRATION AND PULLED OVER TWICE TO CHECK IT OUT AND FOUND NOTHING. AT ABOUT 100 MILES I HAD A CATASTROPHIC TIRE FAILURE, THE ENTIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED AND DAMAGED THE TRUCK AND THE TRAILER I WAS HAULING. I CONTACTED FIRESTONE, THEY SENT ME A CLAIM FORM TO WHICH I COMPLETED AND SENT BACK WITH THE TIRE. THEIR REPLY WAS THAT THE TIRE HAD BEEN RUN UN… Look up ODI 10006642 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10015099 · 55,000 mi THE TIRE EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, WHICH CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. *JB Look up ODI 10015099 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10020414 · 42,724 mi FIRESTONE TIRE BLEW CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. Look up ODI 10020414 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling	65,750–136,115 mi	97,000 mi	59	ODI 10096267 · 49,590 mi SPARK PLUG BLOWOUT ON 6.8 LITER V-10 ENGINE - 2000 FORD EXCURSION AT UNDER 50,000 MILES. PROBLEM APPEARS TO BE WIDESPREAD AND FORD WILL NOT ADMIT TO FAULT. FORD DEALER CANNOT, OR WILL NOT EXPLAIN CAUSE. ONLINE FORUMS DISCUSS PROBLEM AS COMMON. COST IS $3000.00.AK Look up ODI 10096267 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10122542 · 20,000 mi DT: THE OIL PAN RUSTED AND THE CONSUMER HAD IT REPLACED. THIS WAS IN A 2000 FORD EXCURSION. THERE WERE NEVER ANY PROBLEMS BEFORE. THE CONSUMER NOTICED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING ON THE GROUND, AND THE VEHICLE WAS USING MORE OIL THAN USUAL. THE PRICE OF $892.00 AT FORD TO HAVE IT REPLACED. THIS COULD CAUSE TROUBLE ON THE ROAD FOR OTHERS BECAUSE IT COULD RESULT IN A WRECK WITH THESE CHEAP OIL PANS. AK SC JB Look up ODI 10122542 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10137679 · 56,883 mi DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXCURSION. SPARK PLUGS WERE EJECTED OUT OF CYLINDER HEADS. NO LONGER HAD THREADS. INCIDENT HAPPENED ON SEPTEMBER, 23, 2005. NO CRASH. INVOLVED. VEHICLE WAS AT A STOP SIGN. THEN VEHICLE TOOK A RIGHT TURN, AND THAT WAS WHEN THE INCIDENT HAPPENED. NO DAMAGE TO THE HOOD. THE SPARK PLUG WIRE THAT HAD THE COIL IN IT WAS DAMAGED . *AK Look up ODI 10137679 at NHTSA ↗
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine	59,000–111,000 mi	95,365 mi	47	ODI 10154355 · 130,000 mi I OWN A 1999 FORD EXPEDITION AND HAVE NOW HAD 2 SPARK PLUGS EJECT OUT OF THE CYLINDER HEAD DUE DESTROYING THE COILS OF EACH SPARK PLUG IN THE PROCESS. THIS IS A WIDELY KNOW ISSUE WITH 1997-2000 FORDS, BUT FORD IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT. I CALL THE DEALER IN CARLSBAD CALIFORNIA AND WAS QUOTED ALMOST $3000 TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS FAILURE AND FORD IS DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT. I FOUND A COMPANY NAMED TIMESERT THAT SELLS A "FORD TRITON SPARK PLUG STEEL INSER KIT" AND PAID OVER $400 FOR THE KIT AND DID THE REPAIRS MYSELF....W… Look up ODI 10154355 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10048141 · 59,000 mi VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED AND TURNED OFF. THE ALARM WAS ALSO ON. THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, PER THE FIRE INSPECTOR. AK Look up ODI 10048141 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10132738 · 77,321 mi OUR 2000 FORD EXCURSION KEEPS HAVING THE SPARK PLUGS SHOOT OUT OF THEIR HOLES DAMAGING THE HEAD AND INDIVIDUAL SPARK PLUG COILS (3 REPLACED SO FAR). WE HAVE SPENT NEARLY $500 REPAIRING THE HEADS/COILS SO FAR. I EXPECT ADDITIONAL PLUGS TO FAIL ON THE V-10 ENGINE. I AM AFRAID OF CONTINUED HEAD AND COIL DAMAGE AND EVEN FUEL LINE DAMAGE LEADING TO AN ENGINE FIRE AND TOTAL VEHICLE LOSS. I WANT FORD TO RECALL THE VEHICLE AND REPLACE THE HEADS WITH NEW HEADS WITH A BETTER SPARK PLUG HOLE DESIGN. JB Look up ODI 10132738 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle Speed Control	55,660–130,500 mi	93,150 mi	34	ODI 10108800 · 5,000 mi WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED AND THE CAR JUMPED. THE FRONT AND REAR ROTORS WERE REPLACED. THE FUEL LINE WAS REPLACED TWICE. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. JB Look up ODI 10108800 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10109371 · 56,000 mi CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN THE BRAKE AND TURNING SIGNAL INADVERTENTLY WENT OUT. WHEN TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR SERVICE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL MALFUNCTIONING. AK NM Look up ODI 10109371 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10167581 · 61,375 mi DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN A PARKING LOT AT A UNIVERSITY. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CONTACTED AND EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE FIRE OCCURRED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT DETERMINED THE FIRE WAS ELECTRICAL. THERE WAS NO WARNING PRIOR TO THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR TWO HOURS PRIOR TO THE FIRE. A POLICE AND FIRE REPORT WERE TAKEN. THE CONTACT HAD PICTURES OF THE INCIDENT AVAILABLE. THERE WAS NHTSA RECALL #05V388000 (FORD RECALL #05S28) REGARDING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. THE VEHIC… Look up ODI 10167581 at NHTSA ↗
Tires:Sidewall	30,000–45,000 mi	34,000 mi	13	ODI 10032982 · 37,927 mi FIRESTONE STEELTEX A/T REMOVED FROM SERVICE AS FIRESTONE TECHNICIAN DID NOT LIKE THE APPEARANCE OF THE SIDEWALL. THIS IS SECOND OF 3 FAILURES IN TWO MONTH PERIOD. AK Look up ODI 10032982 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10060968 · 48,187 mi CONSUMER STATED THAT FIRESTONE TIRES SEPARATED AND FLAPPED BEFORE CONSUMER HAD TO PURCHASE ANOTHER TIRE. SINCE THE TIRE WAS REPLACED BEFORE MARCH, 2003 FIRESTONE WILL NOT HONOR CONSUMER'S REQUEST FOR A REPLACEMENT. AK Look up ODI 10060968 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10065005 · 30,000 mi WHILE DRIVING, TWO TIRES BLEW OUT ON SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE SIDEWALLS CRACKED BEFORE THE TIRES BLEW OUT. *AK Look up ODI 10065005 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	86,507–141,000 mi	120,000 mi	39	ODI 10466443 · 138,000 mi 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 … Look up ODI 10466443 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10631186 · 112,000 mi FORD DOSE NOT HAVE ENOUGH THREADS IN SPARK PLUG HOLES AND PLUGS BLOW OUT WITHOUT WARNING , THIS LEFT US STRANDED IN UNSAFE LOCATION. TR Look up ODI 10631186 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10640255 · 125,000 mi 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. Look up ODI 10640255 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2024-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	1	None	ODI 11680694 Several times I’ll be driving and the steering wheel will jerk in one direction and wobble violently I will grab it to correct it and basically fight to keep it in the lane so I have to pull over and try again. I checked all steering components had it looked at by a mechanic and cannot figure out what could be the issue. It is very dangerous and terrifying to drive since it happens out of nowhere at random. Look up ODI 11680694 at NHTSA ↗
2025-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	1	None	ODI 11703730 · 212,820 mi Odometer Fraud. The contact was interested in purchasing a 2001 Ford Excursion at the dealer who advertised the mileage on the vehicle as 120,000 on Saturday, December 6th, 2025; however, the odometer showed a mileage of 116,000. While noticing the difference, the contact decided to research the VIN online and discovered that on January 20th, 2024, in Maryland, the mileage was recorded for the vehicle at the time of servicing at 212,820. The contact asked the dealer for clarity on the difference in the mileage; however, the dealer failed to pro… Look up ODI 11703730 at NHTSA ↗
2026-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	1	None	ODI 11721815 The vehicles frame is rotted and there are multiple rust holes in the frame. 3/4 of the chassis is gone and at risk of buckling at any moment. Look up ODI 11721815 at NHTSA ↗
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2005: 11 complaints · 2010: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2005	5	6	11
2010	0	1	1

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2005	65	0	0
2010	1	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Tires	Electrical System	Tires:Tread/Belt	Engine And Engine Cooling	Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine	Vehicle Speed Control	Tires:Sidewall	Engine
Tires	—	2 ODI 10095255 THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALLED FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES. NM THERE WAS A SHIMMY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIMMYING AND THE ROTORS WERE MACHINED, THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO TURN AND WAS ALIGNED IN THE FRONT, THE POWER LOCKS WERE INOPERATIVE AND THE BATTERIES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. (STEELTEX RADIAL A/T LT265/75R16 LRD) SC Look up ODI 10095255 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10049130 · 140 mi DEALERSHIP HAS REFUSED TO REPAIR ( WARRANTY ) MY 4 MONTH OLD 2003 FORD EXCURSION. THE DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK, THE ROOF LEAKS, THE HOOD IS CROOKED. THE CRUISE CONTROL STICKS AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATES BUT WHEN THE OFF BUTTON IS PUSHED THE ENGINE DIES. THE PAINT HAS 100,000 RUST PARTICLES IN THE FINISH, THE PRIMER IS SHOWING THROUGH THE WHITE PAINT IN PLACES ON THE TRUCK, STRANGE NOISE WHEN THE TRUCK IS FIRST STARTED. *NLM Look up ODI 10049130 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 10049130 · 140 mi DEALERSHIP HAS REFUSED TO REPAIR ( WARRANTY ) MY 4 MONTH OLD 2003 FORD EXCURSION. THE DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK, THE ROOF LEAKS, THE HOOD IS CROOKED. THE CRUISE CONTROL STICKS AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATES BUT WHEN THE OFF BUTTON IS PUSHED THE ENGINE DIES. THE PAINT HAS 100,000 RUST PARTICLES IN THE FINISH, THE PRIMER IS SHOWING THROUGH THE WHITE PAINT IN PLACES ON THE TRUCK, STRANGE NOISE WHEN THE TRUCK IS FIRST STARTED. *NLM Look up ODI 10049130 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 8011588 REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT WITH 3000 MILES ON A 2000 FORD EXCURSION. PASSENGER REAR TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT AT 73 MPH.AK CONSUMER STATES THAT HE WAS SLIGHTLY INJURED WHILE CHANGING THE TIRE, FIRESTONE TIRE, NO OTHER TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN. SLC Look up ODI 8011588 at NHTSA ↗	0
Electrical System	2 ODI 10095255 THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FOR RECALLED FIRESTONE STEELTEX TIRES. NM THERE WAS A SHIMMY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS SHIMMYING AND THE ROTORS WERE MACHINED, THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO TURN AND WAS ALIGNED IN THE FRONT, THE POWER LOCKS WERE INOPERATIVE AND THE BATTERIES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. (STEELTEX RADIAL A/T LT265/75R16 LRD) SC Look up ODI 10095255 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10049130 · 140 mi DEALERSHIP HAS REFUSED TO REPAIR ( WARRANTY ) MY 4 MONTH OLD 2003 FORD EXCURSION. THE DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK, THE ROOF LEAKS, THE HOOD IS CROOKED. THE CRUISE CONTROL STICKS AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATES BUT WHEN THE OFF BUTTON IS PUSHED THE ENGINE DIES. THE PAINT HAS 100,000 RUST PARTICLES IN THE FINISH, THE PRIMER IS SHOWING THROUGH THE WHITE PAINT IN PLACES ON THE TRUCK, STRANGE NOISE WHEN THE TRUCK IS FIRST STARTED. *NLM Look up ODI 10049130 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	3 ODI 10450391 WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD BANG AND SMOKE BEGAN COMING OUT OF HOOD. ONCE WE GOT THE ENGINE TURNED OFF AND THE EMERGENCY WAS OVER WE DISCOVERED THE SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN UP. WHEN IT BLEW UP THE HEAD BECAME STRIPPED AND WE HAD TO HAVE A PLUG INSTALLED INTO THE DEFECTIVE HEAD AND REPLACE THE COIL. I HAVE SINCE FOUND OUT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD EXCURSIONS. TR Look up ODI 10450391 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 568342 THE VEHICLE HAS A FRONT SUSPENSION PROBLEM WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST, BOTH DRIVER SIDE DOORS ARE MISALIGNED WITH RESPECT TO THE FENDER TRIM, THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS ORIGINALLY MISALIGNED WITH RESPECT TO THE REAR FENDER TRIMS, NOW THE DIFFERENTIAL IS PROPERLY ALIGNED AND THE CONSUMER QUESTIONED THE TECHNICIANS WHO STATED THAT THEY DID NOTHING TO CORRECT THE MISALIGNMENT, THE CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY PROBLEM IF THE DIFFERENTIAL GOES IN AND OUT OF ALIGNM… Look up ODI 568342 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10222074 · 77,965 mi OVER THE LAST 1 1/2 YEAR, VEH DIES AND WONT RESTART OR SLOWER TO START EVENTUALLY WILL NOT START. ALL GAUGES GO FULL TILT, ABS LIGHT COMES ON, LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, WILL NOT RESTART, JUST CLICKS, THEN NOTHING. HAVE TO DISCONNECT AND FULLY RECHARGE BATTERIES TO RESTART,,,, THEN,,,, PROBLEM RECURS IN FEW WEEKS. NEW BATTERIES 11/07, CAM SHAFT SENSOR REPLACED 3/07. CODE P0603. TR Look up ODI 10222074 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 10049130 · 140 mi DEALERSHIP HAS REFUSED TO REPAIR ( WARRANTY ) MY 4 MONTH OLD 2003 FORD EXCURSION. THE DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK, THE ROOF LEAKS, THE HOOD IS CROOKED. THE CRUISE CONTROL STICKS AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATES BUT WHEN THE OFF BUTTON IS PUSHED THE ENGINE DIES. THE PAINT HAS 100,000 RUST PARTICLES IN THE FINISH, THE PRIMER IS SHOWING THROUGH THE WHITE PAINT IN PLACES ON THE TRUCK, STRANGE NOISE WHEN THE TRUCK IS FIRST STARTED. *NLM Look up ODI 10049130 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10244578 WE PURCHASED 2004 FORD EXCURSION WITH THE 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE NEW IN FEBRUARY 2004. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER NOW 2 TIMES FOR THE BACK UP SENSOR, APPROXIMATELY 5 TIMES FOR THE TURBO, UNABLE TO COUNT THE NUMBER OF TIMES FOR THE LACK OF POWER, THE VENT WINDOWS NOT WORKING, 3 TIMES FOR THE MOTOR ON THE POWER DRIVERS SEAT, BALL JOINTS 1 TIME, AND NOW OTHER FRONT END PARTS. THIS VEHICLE IS PRIMARILY USED TO GO TO CHURCH AND TRAVEL WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY ON THE WEEKENDS FOR DAY TRIPS. WE HAVE HAD IT TO GRAHAM FORD SEVERAL TIMES, GERMAIN FORD SEVERAL T… Look up ODI 10244578 at NHTSA ↗	4 ODI 11184842 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… Look up ODI 11184842 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10390081 · 31,600 mi DRIVER USED CRUISE CONTROL ON TOLLWAY, GOT OFF TOLLWAY FIRE STARTED 1/4 MILE FROM EXIT. FORD EXCURSION V 10 GAS ENGINE, CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FAILURE GOT HOT CAUSING ENGINE FIRE. THE DIESEL ENGINES WERE RECALLED FOR THE SAME REASON. THIS VEHICLE IS A LIMOUSINE/QVM. NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 07V078000 MANUFACTURE CAMPAIGN # 05S28. TR Look up ODI 10390081 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10410294 · 109,000 mi OUR FORD 2003 EXCURSION SPEED CONTROL/CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. THERE IS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER ON THE WIRING HARNESS. FORD STATES THEY WILL NOT REPAIR AGAIN FOR NO CHARGE. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER. THANK YOU TR Look up ODI 10410294 at NHTSA ↗	0	7 ODI 10466443 · 138,000 mi 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 … Look up ODI 10466443 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11184842 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… Look up ODI 11184842 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10981355 THE INTER LIGHTS STAY ON ANYWHERE FROM 30 MINUTES TO AN HOUR AFTER YOU TURN TRUCK OFF, THE LOW RANGE 4X4 WILL NOT DISENGAGE UNTIL YOU BACK UP FOR ABOUT 1/2 MILE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM KEEPS TURNING THE TRUCK OFF SHOWS BATTERY LIGHT THEN GLOW PLUG LIGHT SHUTS ENGINE OFF AND HAVE TO JUMP THE TRUCK THEN IT RUNS FOR 45 MINUTES AND JUMP IT AGAIN Look up ODI 10981355 at NHTSA ↗
Tires:Tread/Belt	0	0	—	0	0	0	1 ODI 10066012 · 68,000 mi BRIDESTONE DUELER A/T D693 LT285/75R16 TLOWLPS D, ARTICLE NUMBER 298581. TIRES PURCHASED 9/18/03. FAILURE OCCURRED AT 6 MONTHS, 10,000 MILES AFTER PURCHASE. 2000 FORD EXCURSION 4WD, DIESEL. *AK CATASTROPHIC BLOWOUT ON FRONT LEFT DRIVERS SIDE WHILE DRIVING ON I-30 IN GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AT 2:00 PM, GOOD CONDITIONS, DRY, SPEED 65 MPH. NO WARNING, LOUD EXPLOSION, TRUCK WHIPPED LEFT IMMEDIATELY AND SLAMMED INTO CEMENT HIGHWAY DIVIDERS. LITERALLY ON TWO WHEELS ON TOP OF DIVIDERS BEFORE COMING TO A STOP OVER 100 YDS AWAY. CHILDREN IN CAR. NO … Look up ODI 10066012 at NHTSA ↗	0
Engine And Engine Cooling	0	3 ODI 10450391 WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE MADE A LOUD BANG AND SMOKE BEGAN COMING OUT OF HOOD. ONCE WE GOT THE ENGINE TURNED OFF AND THE EMERGENCY WAS OVER WE DISCOVERED THE SPARK PLUG HAD BLOWN UP. WHEN IT BLEW UP THE HEAD BECAME STRIPPED AND WE HAD TO HAVE A PLUG INSTALLED INTO THE DEFECTIVE HEAD AND REPLACE THE COIL. I HAVE SINCE FOUND OUT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH FORD EXCURSIONS. TR Look up ODI 10450391 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 568342 THE VEHICLE HAS A FRONT SUSPENSION PROBLEM WHICH CAUSES THE VEHICLE TO VIBRATE, THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER 3 TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST, BOTH DRIVER SIDE DOORS ARE MISALIGNED WITH RESPECT TO THE FENDER TRIM, THE DIFFERENTIAL WAS ORIGINALLY MISALIGNED WITH RESPECT TO THE REAR FENDER TRIMS, NOW THE DIFFERENTIAL IS PROPERLY ALIGNED AND THE CONSUMER QUESTIONED THE TECHNICIANS WHO STATED THAT THEY DID NOTHING TO CORRECT THE MISALIGNMENT, THE CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A DEFINITE SAFETY PROBLEM IF THE DIFFERENTIAL GOES IN AND OUT OF ALIGNM… Look up ODI 568342 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10222074 · 77,965 mi OVER THE LAST 1 1/2 YEAR, VEH DIES AND WONT RESTART OR SLOWER TO START EVENTUALLY WILL NOT START. ALL GAUGES GO FULL TILT, ABS LIGHT COMES ON, LOSS OF ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS, WILL NOT RESTART, JUST CLICKS, THEN NOTHING. HAVE TO DISCONNECT AND FULLY RECHARGE BATTERIES TO RESTART,,,, THEN,,,, PROBLEM RECURS IN FEW WEEKS. NEW BATTERIES 11/07, CAM SHAFT SENSOR REPLACED 3/07. CODE P0603. TR Look up ODI 10222074 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	2 ODI 10426375 · 124,000 mi I WAS DRIVING MY EXCURSION AROUND 25 MPH AND AS I ACCELERATED TO 35 MPH I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THOUGHT MY EXHAUST MANIFOLD MAY HAVE CRACKED OR CAME LOOSE. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION I FOUND THE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND SPARK PLUG WERE BLOWN OUT. CALLED LOCAL MECHANIC AND SAID I NEEDED TO BRING IT TO FORD FOR APPROX 4K, FORD WOULD REPLACE THE HEAD. I WENT ON LINE AND PURCHASED A KIT, FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE SPARK PLUG BEING BLOWN OUT OF THE HEAD BUT WILL NOT RECALL THE TRUCK. NOTE THAT THIS IS AFFECTING MANY VEHICLES, NOT ONLY FORD… Look up ODI 10426375 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10259996 · 146,000 mi SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF 8TH CYLINDER OF V10 FORD TRITON. *TR Look up ODI 10259996 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10142659 DT: CONTACT STATES VEHICLE HAD SPORADIC SURGING. THE VEHICLE TENDED TO SURGE AT LOWER SPEEDS. IN MAY 2005 A MECHANIC REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS, ISC MOTOR, FUEL FILTER. THE VEHICLE RAN WELL UNTIL 11-9-2005. WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY EXITING A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE STARTED SURGING. SHE PRESSED ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS POSSIBLE AND THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WENT ACROSS 2 LANES OF TRAFFIC. AT THIS TIME THE VEHICLE IS AT A LOCAL MECHANIC.*AK Look up ODI 10142659 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine	1 ODI 10049130 · 140 mi DEALERSHIP HAS REFUSED TO REPAIR ( WARRANTY ) MY 4 MONTH OLD 2003 FORD EXCURSION. THE DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK, THE ROOF LEAKS, THE HOOD IS CROOKED. THE CRUISE CONTROL STICKS AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATES BUT WHEN THE OFF BUTTON IS PUSHED THE ENGINE DIES. THE PAINT HAS 100,000 RUST PARTICLES IN THE FINISH, THE PRIMER IS SHOWING THROUGH THE WHITE PAINT IN PLACES ON THE TRUCK, STRANGE NOISE WHEN THE TRUCK IS FIRST STARTED. *NLM Look up ODI 10049130 at NHTSA ↗	2 ODI 10049130 · 140 mi DEALERSHIP HAS REFUSED TO REPAIR ( WARRANTY ) MY 4 MONTH OLD 2003 FORD EXCURSION. THE DOOR LOCKS DO NOT WORK, THE ROOF LEAKS, THE HOOD IS CROOKED. THE CRUISE CONTROL STICKS AND THE TRUCK ACCELERATES BUT WHEN THE OFF BUTTON IS PUSHED THE ENGINE DIES. THE PAINT HAS 100,000 RUST PARTICLES IN THE FINISH, THE PRIMER IS SHOWING THROUGH THE WHITE PAINT IN PLACES ON THE TRUCK, STRANGE NOISE WHEN THE TRUCK IS FIRST STARTED. *NLM Look up ODI 10049130 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10244578 WE PURCHASED 2004 FORD EXCURSION WITH THE 6.0L DIESEL ENGINE NEW IN FEBRUARY 2004. IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER NOW 2 TIMES FOR THE BACK UP SENSOR, APPROXIMATELY 5 TIMES FOR THE TURBO, UNABLE TO COUNT THE NUMBER OF TIMES FOR THE LACK OF POWER, THE VENT WINDOWS NOT WORKING, 3 TIMES FOR THE MOTOR ON THE POWER DRIVERS SEAT, BALL JOINTS 1 TIME, AND NOW OTHER FRONT END PARTS. THIS VEHICLE IS PRIMARILY USED TO GO TO CHURCH AND TRAVEL WITH THE ENTIRE FAMILY ON THE WEEKENDS FOR DAY TRIPS. WE HAVE HAD IT TO GRAHAM FORD SEVERAL TIMES, GERMAIN FORD SEVERAL T… Look up ODI 10244578 at NHTSA ↗	0	2 ODI 10426375 · 124,000 mi I WAS DRIVING MY EXCURSION AROUND 25 MPH AND AS I ACCELERATED TO 35 MPH I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THOUGHT MY EXHAUST MANIFOLD MAY HAVE CRACKED OR CAME LOOSE. AFTER FURTHER INVESTIGATION I FOUND THE SPARK PLUG WIRE AND SPARK PLUG WERE BLOWN OUT. CALLED LOCAL MECHANIC AND SAID I NEEDED TO BRING IT TO FORD FOR APPROX 4K, FORD WOULD REPLACE THE HEAD. I WENT ON LINE AND PURCHASED A KIT, FORD IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM WITH THE SPARK PLUG BEING BLOWN OUT OF THE HEAD BUT WILL NOT RECALL THE TRUCK. NOTE THAT THIS IS AFFECTING MANY VEHICLES, NOT ONLY FORD… Look up ODI 10426375 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10259996 · 146,000 mi SPARK PLUG BLOWN OUT OF 8TH CYLINDER OF V10 FORD TRITON. *TR Look up ODI 10259996 at NHTSA ↗	—	1 ODI 10096995 · 2,248 mi WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATED SUDDENLY ON ITS OWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUE TO ACCELERATED WITH SPEED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE PROBLEM CAN NOT BE DUPLICATED. NM THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK. SC Look up ODI 10096995 at NHTSA ↗	0	0
Vehicle Speed Control	0	4 ODI 11184842 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… Look up ODI 11184842 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10390081 · 31,600 mi DRIVER USED CRUISE CONTROL ON TOLLWAY, GOT OFF TOLLWAY FIRE STARTED 1/4 MILE FROM EXIT. FORD EXCURSION V 10 GAS ENGINE, CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FAILURE GOT HOT CAUSING ENGINE FIRE. THE DIESEL ENGINES WERE RECALLED FOR THE SAME REASON. THIS VEHICLE IS A LIMOUSINE/QVM. NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 07V078000 MANUFACTURE CAMPAIGN # 05S28. TR Look up ODI 10390081 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10410294 · 109,000 mi OUR FORD 2003 EXCURSION SPEED CONTROL/CRUISE CONTROL STOPPED WORKING AFTER THE RECALL REPAIR HAS BEEN PERFORMED. THERE IS BRAKE FLUID LEAKING FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER ON THE WIRING HARNESS. FORD STATES THEY WILL NOT REPAIR AGAIN FOR NO CHARGE. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF AT NO CHARGE TO THE CONSUMER. THANK YOU TR Look up ODI 10410294 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10142659 DT: CONTACT STATES VEHICLE HAD SPORADIC SURGING. THE VEHICLE TENDED TO SURGE AT LOWER SPEEDS. IN MAY 2005 A MECHANIC REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS, ISC MOTOR, FUEL FILTER. THE VEHICLE RAN WELL UNTIL 11-9-2005. WHILE DRIVING SLOWLY EXITING A PARKING LOT THE VEHICLE STARTED SURGING. SHE PRESSED ON THE BRAKES AS HARD AS POSSIBLE AND THE VEHICLE WENT OUT OF CONTROL. THE VEHICLE WENT ACROSS 2 LANES OF TRAFFIC. AT THIS TIME THE VEHICLE IS AT A LOCAL MECHANIC.*AK Look up ODI 10142659 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 10096995 · 2,248 mi WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE WOULD STALL. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO RESTART AND NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATED SUDDENLY ON ITS OWN WITHOUT WARNING. THE DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUE TO ACCELERATED WITH SPEED. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE PROBLEM CAN NOT BE DUPLICATED. NM THERE WAS AN OIL LEAK. SC Look up ODI 10096995 at NHTSA ↗	—	0	2 ODI 11184842 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… Look up ODI 11184842 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11149909 · 123,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY TO APPROXIMATELY 75-80 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A… Look up ODI 11149909 at NHTSA ↗
Tires:Sidewall	1 ODI 8011588 REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT WITH 3000 MILES ON A 2000 FORD EXCURSION. PASSENGER REAR TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT AT 73 MPH.AK CONSUMER STATES THAT HE WAS SLIGHTLY INJURED WHILE CHANGING THE TIRE, FIRESTONE TIRE, NO OTHER TIRE INFORMATION GIVEN. SLC Look up ODI 8011588 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 10066012 · 68,000 mi BRIDESTONE DUELER A/T D693 LT285/75R16 TLOWLPS D, ARTICLE NUMBER 298581. TIRES PURCHASED 9/18/03. FAILURE OCCURRED AT 6 MONTHS, 10,000 MILES AFTER PURCHASE. 2000 FORD EXCURSION 4WD, DIESEL. *AK CATASTROPHIC BLOWOUT ON FRONT LEFT DRIVERS SIDE WHILE DRIVING ON I-30 IN GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AT 2:00 PM, GOOD CONDITIONS, DRY, SPEED 65 MPH. NO WARNING, LOUD EXPLOSION, TRUCK WHIPPED LEFT IMMEDIATELY AND SLAMMED INTO CEMENT HIGHWAY DIVIDERS. LITERALLY ON TWO WHEELS ON TOP OF DIVIDERS BEFORE COMING TO A STOP OVER 100 YDS AWAY. CHILDREN IN CAR. NO … Look up ODI 10066012 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	—	0
Engine	0	7 ODI 10466443 · 138,000 mi 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 … Look up ODI 10466443 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11184842 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… Look up ODI 11184842 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10981355 THE INTER LIGHTS STAY ON ANYWHERE FROM 30 MINUTES TO AN HOUR AFTER YOU TURN TRUCK OFF, THE LOW RANGE 4X4 WILL NOT DISENGAGE UNTIL YOU BACK UP FOR ABOUT 1/2 MILE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM KEEPS TURNING THE TRUCK OFF SHOWS BATTERY LIGHT THEN GLOW PLUG LIGHT SHUTS ENGINE OFF AND HAVE TO JUMP THE TRUCK THEN IT RUNS FOR 45 MINUTES AND JUMP IT AGAIN Look up ODI 10981355 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	2 ODI 11184842 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… Look up ODI 11184842 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11149909 · 123,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY TO APPROXIMATELY 75-80 MPH. THE CONTACT HAD TO APPLY EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A… Look up ODI 11149909 at NHTSA ↗	0	—

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Stalling or loss of power

105 mentions · 9.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 79,284 mi (87 usable records).

ODI 10032962 · 80,000 mi

LOUD MISSING NOISE COMMING FROM ENGINE AND LOSS OF POWER. PROBLEM FOUND WAS # 4 SPARK PLUG ON PASS SIDE OF ENGINE HAD BLOWN OUT AND WAS LAYING ON TOP OF ENGINE. IT DAMAGED THREADS IN ALUM HEAD AND COIL PACK. SPARK PLUGS HAVE NEVER BEEN CHANGED. FACTORY DEFECT DURING BUILD. FORD DEALERS CONTACTED AND COULD OFFER NO ASSITANCE*AK

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ODI 10063241

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER TO DRIFT TO SIDE OF THE ROAD. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT ENGINE SPARK PLUGS BLEW OUT OF THE ENGINE. MECHANIC REPLACED THE SPARK PLUGS. *AK

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ODI 10188678 · 86,000 mi

1) ENGINE WOULD STALL OR COMPLETELY QUIT GOING DOWN THE ROAD IN TRAFFIC ANY WERE IT WANTED 2)CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR WAS GOING OUT TRUCK WOULD STALL 3)FORD SERVICE DEPARTMENT CHANGED CAM SHAFT POSITION SENSOR. *TR

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\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Brake response concerns

32 mentions · 2.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 58,500 mi (20 usable records).

ODI 10034058

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE FAILED TO RESPOND . ALSO, BRAKE LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. *AK

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ODI 10044470 · 36,000 mi

WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED IT FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY, AND THE ENTIRE FRONT END VIBRATED. THIS RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. ON ONE OCCASION, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A REAR END COLLISION. DEALERSHIP REPLACED OR RESURFACED BRAKE ROTORS EVERY THREE TO FOUR MONTHS. *AK *JB

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ODI 10161051 · 89,000 mi

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.

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Warning lights and dashboard alerts

22 mentions · 1.9% of complaints

Median mileage: 82,500 mi (19 usable records).

ODI 10081075 · 115,000 mi

WHILE DRIVING MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER CHECKING ENGINE FLUIDS AND VERIFYING EVERYTHING WAS OKAY. THE ENGINE STARTED LOSING POWER. WE CALLED THE LOCAL DEALER AND THEY WEREN'T ABLE TO GET IT IN TO CHECK, SO WE TRAILERED IT TO A NEENAH REPAIR SHOP. AFTER CHECKING VARIOUS THINGS HE INDICATED THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE WIRING HARNESS OF THIS VEHICLE. I HAVE RETAINED THE PARTS WHICH THE FORD DEALER WANTED TO HAVE. THIS WAS MY THIRD FORD VEHICLE WHICH STARTED ON FIRE. I'VE HAD AN LTD THAT WAS TOTALED WHILE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. A F…

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ODI 10153754 · 47,000 mi

ON 3/24/06 WHILE DRIVING MY EXCURSION THE CRUISE CONTROL & SPEEDOMETER STOPPED WORKING , THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE OVERDRIVE INDICATOR LIGHT STARTED FLASHING. ON 3/26/06 WHILE WATCHING TV WITH MY WIFE, A LOCAL OFF DUTY FIREFIGHTER STATED POUNDING ON MY FRONT DOOR, WHEN I OPENDED THE DOOR I NOTICED MY DREAM TRUCK IN FLAMES IN MY DRIVEWAY. THE TRUCK WAS A TOTAL LOSS, ALSO HAVE DAMAGE TO MY DECK, THE SIDING ON MY HOUSE AND THE WHEELS ON MY BBQ GRILL MELTED. *JB

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ODI 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.

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Steering assistance concerns

20 mentions · 1.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 84,250 mi (14 usable records).

ODI 10161051 · 89,000 mi

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ODI 11102263 · 220,000 mi

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.

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ODI 897488

WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH TOOK FOOT OFF ACCELERATOR WHILE GETTING READY TO EXIT, AND VEHICLE STARTED TO LOSE POWER, WHICH IT ACTUALLY DID. ALSO, STATED BY VEHICLE WAS STOPPED, IT HAS LOST POWER STEERING AND V STALLED. HAD NOT CONTACTED DEALER. *AK

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Matching rule

\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

9 mentions · 0.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 61,500 mi (7 usable records).

ODI 10121652 · 55,000 mi

2000 FORD EXCURSION - V10 1ST - ALL POWERLOCKS MALFUNCTIONED AND HAD TO REPLACE MOTORS AT OWN EXPENSE 2ND - BATTERY DRAIN WITHIN ONE WEEK - CAUSES DEAD BATTERY. HAVE PUT THREE BATTERIES IN VEHICLE AND FORD CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT. 3RD - FRONT BEEPING NOISE INTERMITTENTLY - CAN'T FIND IT, DON'T KNOW WHERE IT IS

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ODI 10371171 · 146,200 mi

2000 FORD EXCURSION 7.3 L DIESEL NO START WHEN KEY TURNED. ORIGINALLY TOLD IT WAS A PATS ISSUE AND NEEDED NEW KEYS. PROBLEM WAS INTERMITTENT THEN WAS CONTINUOUS. ALL LIGHTS ON DASH CAME ON BUT THE STARTER WOULD NOT TURN OVER. WAS A STARTER SOLENOID THAT WAS FRIED. *TR

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ODI 749414

1ST FAILURE: PULLING OUT OF MY DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED THAT MY SECURITY SYSTEM "THEFT" LIGHT WAS BLINKING. THIS SHOULDN'T BE BLINKING WHILE I AM DRIVING. ALL OF A SUDDEN I REALIZED THAT I HAD NO POWER WHEN I PRESSED ON THE GAS PEDAL. THEN NOTICED THAT ALL GAUGES HAD FAILED. THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN BUT WITH NO POWER TO DRIVE. TURNED VEHICLE OFF AND WOULD NOT START AGAIN. TOWED INTO COVERT FORD AND THEIR EXPLANATION WAS A BLOWN FUSE THAT CONTROLS THE PCM (POWER CONTROL MODULE). THIS AFFECTED THE GAS PEDAL BECAUSE IT IS CONTROLLED BY A …

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Hard or delayed shifting

9 mentions · 0.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 42,000 mi (6 usable records).

ODI 10101491 · 80,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE SHIFTED HARD. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *JB

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ODI 10331365 · 187,000 mi

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ODI 881442

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, CONSUMER WAS IN PROCESS OF GETTING INTO VEHICLE, AND IT POPPED OUT OF GEAR, AND LURCHED BACKWARD. CONSUMER FELL OFF RUNNING BOARD, AND VEHICLE ROLLED OVER HIS FOOT. *AK

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Fuel smell or leak mentions

8 mentions · 0.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 106,000 mi (7 usable records).

ODI 10190168 · 106,000 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARK PLUG EJECTS FROM THE ALUMINUM HEAD IN THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE. THE VEHICLE MAKES A LOUD NOISE AND THEN SHUTS OFF. THE FAILURE USUALLY OCCURS WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH. THE VEHICLE ALSO HAS A GAS LEAK. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 126,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 106,000.

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ODI 10297654 · 130,000 mi

1999-2003 DIESEL FORD EXCURSION AND ALL F SERIES WITH 7.3LTR TURBO DIESEL.. MASSIVE FUEL LEAKS COMMON . PASSENGER SIDE HIGH PRESSURE LINE RUBS THROUGH OVER TIME DUE TO FAULTY BRACKETING LEADING TO LARGE FUEL SPILL IN UPPER VALLEY ..HARD TO LOCATE AND EASILY OVERLOOKED.. FUEL POURS DOWN BACK OF MOTOR AND COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE ON EXHAUST.....EXHAUSTS COMMONLY LEAK AT FLANGE AT BACK OF TURBO HOUSING ON DOWN PIPE . CAN POTENTIALLY FILL CAB WITH CO2 AND BYPASSES ALL EMISSIONS CONTROLS NUMEROUS REPORTS RECORDED ON DIESEL FORUMS ... HELP! *TR

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ODI 10298859 · 127,000 mi

HAVING JUST MADE IT OVER THE MOUNTAIN PASS WITH NO PREVIOUS TROUBLE, WE STOPPED AT GAS STATION FOR MORE WIPER FLUID. WHEN STARTING UP OUR 2000 FORD EXCURSION A LOUD BOOM CAME FROM THE TRUCK. THIS STARTLED US AND OTHERS OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE INCLUDING A SHERIFF THAT HEARD IT AND CAME NEXT TO US TO SEE WHAT IS WAS. WE IMMEDIATELY TURNED OFF VEHICLE - SHERIFF AND PASSER BYS THOUGHT MAYBE EXHAUST?? WE MADE IT HOME BUT TRUCK NOW SOUNDS LIKE A LOUD PUTT PUTT TRUCK. WE SMELLED FUEL ALL THE WAY HOME. AS IT TURNS OUT #10 SPARKPLUG BLEW OUT HITTING F…

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Matching rule

\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b