Steering wheel column pulled to left, and when applying brakes vehicle wandered away.
2000 Ford Excursion brakes complaints
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When applying brakes at any speed there is vibration on right front of vehicle. Vehicle taken to dealer 4 times, rotors were grounded on two visits, but did not remedy problem.*ak also the right front tire blew out, causing damage to rim.
Brakes pull to left when hard stopping , there is no repair for this problem according to ford.
While passing on a two lane road, the vehicle I was passing swerved into my lane. I had to apply the brakes very forcefully and when I did so, the brakes pulled the steering so hard to the left I nearly lost controlof the vehicle. Following this situation I tested both my excursion and my ford f-350 and both vehicles swerve hard to left during forceful emergency braking. I should also note that at 36,000 miles, my excursion was serviced under warranty for brake pulling and pulsating. The rotors and pads were replaced however, I do not believe this warranty service is related to the severe pulling during emergency braking. I believe the braking problem is structural in origin and is going to result in some number of fatalities. I know that it my case, I came to the brink of an unsurvivable accident.
Brake rotors have been examined by two dealerships for excessive wear and vibrations during application of brakes. Rotors were turned with approximately 20,000 miles on vehicle. Brakes then failed with approximately 24,000 miles on vehicle, and second dealership replaced brakes. Currently, with approximatley 30,000 miles on the vehicle, brakes are failing to stop vehicle. Dealership has informed consumer that brake problems are related to "consumers driving/braking habits". Please provide any additional information/attachments.
When brakes are applied pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has repaired vehicle several times, and has not been able to correct problem.
During braking vehicle will pull to the right typically, however, it will pull to the left on occasion. Vehicle pulls when brakes are applied. Severity of this pulling increases with hardness of braking. Dealership has examined vehicle, and lubricated calipers as well as replaced and rotated brake pads. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
When applying brakes at any speed vehicle will pull to left during light and hard braking. Dealership is aware of defect, and has agreed to replace vehicle. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
When applying brakes lost control of vehicle. Engine slowed down. Also, hesitated without prior notice.
While driving on dry pavement and upon attempting to make a graudal stop when applying brakes, consumer noticed pulsation in brake pedal which has caused extended stopping distance. Consumer has contacted dealer..*ak the vehicle had been at service center 5 times. Rotors and brakes had been replaced over and over again but the vehicle was still not safe.
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.
When braking cars pulls to left, have had this problem since new ford does not have a repair for it at this time.
When applying brakes shudder can be felt in the front braking system
While braking, vehicle vibrates and shudders. *mr *nlm *dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut -over to artemis**738752
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This vehicle shakes, rattles and rolls constantly , alignment 3 seperate times, extremely hard too stop, nothing but problems with frame and chassis. I am currently waiting for a dsb hearing in regards to ford repurchasing vehicle as previously they denied repurcahe of vehicle. I have also submitted all of my repair orders to ford for review and I am told I will have to testify at the dsb hearing and havent received a date for same. This vehicle is the worst too try and control, stop or drive due to steering whhel shakes, frame stability and lack there of.
On 04/28/2000, I was towing my boat and trailer to lake erie on ohio state route 11 north when my rig suddenly began to fishtail extensively in perfect road and whether conditions and at a speed of approximately 50mph. I immediately applied electric trailer brakes to all four trailer wheels which did operate but to no avail. I then tried to hold the brakes on the trailer and also apply acceration to the truck to pull this rig out of the fishtail. Within a matter of 5 seconds or less, I was thrown off the right side of the road into the hillside with a blown right rear tire on the truck. Having pulled boats and trailers all of my life I couldn't figure out why this rig got away from me so fast, especially at the speed I was going. After everything about firestone tires that came out in the following months, I feel that something definitely happened to this tire to cause the accident. After getting the truck repaired and then checking the consumer report's website about tires, I decided to check out the dot dates of the tires that remained on the truck and found out that all these tires that were installed as original equipment were manufactured in early 1990. As far as I'm concerned, this is fraud and negligence on both firestone's and ford's part since they sold and put outdated tires on this new truck. I emailed a complaint to ford's customer service with the same information that I am providing you, but it was to no avail. At this time I'm looking into possibly filing a suit against both ford and firestone. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at home or work. Thank you. Robert e. Archer, d.d.s. (tiresize: 265/75rx16)( dot number: tire size: 265/75rx16 )
After 10,000 miles, brakes violently pulsate when braking and almost losing control of vehicle at highway speeds. I have had this vehicle repaired @ 10,000 miles, 20,000 miles and now at 30,000 miles it needs to be repaired again!!!
Brake rotors turned at 7000 miles . Problem reappeared at 14,000 miles, and it was replaced. Right side rotors had a burned spot on it.dealer could not determine why rotors kept failing. Brake pads appeared normal .
The brakes pull sometimes left, sometimes right intermittently, vehicle has been to dealer 3 times for repair.
While traveling heard a loud noise. When depressing the brakes the noise stopped. Dealer has repaired vehicle, but problem returned. Please provide further information.
Under normal braking procedures vehicle will pull too abruptly to the left, possibly causing loss of control. Dealer and manufacturer cannot determine and fix the defect. *ak
Complete brake failure upon approaching intersection. Excursion was towed to nearest ford dealer where, upon exam, it was found that a sensor wire had rubbed through on the tire, causing the brake failure.
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