2000 Ford Excursion: engine failure

Filed Mar 20, 2012 · Steering · 125,000 miles · CA

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.

Filed Jan 9, 2010 · Engine · 127,000 miles · WA · crash

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 firewall. From two repair shops it is in a very difficult spot and is not likely will hold. So, we took it to ford dealership to see what they can do. We have been told by ford dealership that a "bandage fix" will probably not hold and other plugs could also blow or may not - apparently this is not new news to ford or the other repair shops we spoke with. So to replace just one side of head we are looking at $3680 or $5900 + for new engine. Vehicle is not worth that in trade in per ford dealership - even before blowout . Needles to say, we could have been on freeway and been forced off road (it was snowing badly and a bang that loud could have spooked many.) so that is why I stated there was a crash as there could have been if we had been driving. Also, not sure if the fumes were cause of illness we had that evening and next day. We smelled fuel and smoke/exhaust all the way home. Also, plug was not found and may have damaged or injured someone or something else. It is very dangerous and irresponsible of ford to not recall this problem. Only to wait until someone tragically is injured or dies. It will happen. There is no control over where plug blows and what it will take out in its path. It seems this is and has been a problem with various model fords from 1999 to 2004. Waiting for recall... Or ford to step up and repair this problem at their cost. This is not my design flaw! Thank you for your help.

Filed Feb 28, 2007 · Engine, Fuel system · 81,300 miles · MO

I had been out of town when my 2000 ford excursion had a door ajar dummy light fail to shut off. I attempted to figure out what was causing the door ajar light to remain on but never did find the problem. I ended up driving home so I could make an appointment with my dealer to have it checked out. I was able to get the truck home, but as I was driving through my subdivision my truck made a noise, then made a much louder noise, and began running really rough. A strong odor of fuel filled the passenger compartment of my truck. I immediately shut off the engine so my truck wouldn't ignite, but that left me stranded in the middle of the road. I have since been told that the triton v10 engine blew a spark plug and it's been quoted at $4200 to be repaired at the closest dealership and $3500 at the dealership where I purchased the truck but I have to have it towed again.

Filed Jul 13, 2006 · Engine · 101,600 miles · MI

I own a 2000 ford excursion with the opt. 7.3 diesel engine. I have had 2 engine failures were my engine would quit and not restart. The cps (cam position sensor) failed. This is my wife's truck. When the engine just stops you must be prepared to take emergency action to keep the SUV under control. I have talked to other owners that this has happened also in f250 and f350 pickups with the 7.3 motor.

Filed Jun 1, 2004 · Engine · IA

Consumer started vehicle early in the morning and heard a loud noise comingfrom the engine. Independent mechanic indicated one of the spark plug came out of the head gasket. Need to be replaced the engine.