The turn signal will intermittently stop working or not signal at all when the signal is activated in either direction (right or left turn). This will occur whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary. This has been occurring for over a year now.
2000 Ford Excursion lights problems
19 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 88,000.
- owner complaints
- 19
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- typical mileage
- 88,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Headlights: switch12
- Headlights2
At what mileage
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Ford Excursion lights problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Ford Excursion lights
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger and sport utility vehicles. Due to the use of incorrect material by a supplier, the headlamp switch knob can fracture and separate from the headlamp switch.
- Risk
- This would cause difficulty for the driver to activate the headlamps, which could affect driver visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the headlamp switch knob. Owner notification began april 9, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 01V075000 · Recall details
Related investigations
Headlamp switch knob breaks off
By letter dated february 8, 2006 ford notified the agency that ford will extend the warranty coverage of the headlight switch knob to 7 years for certain my 2000 ford excursion vehicles.ford identifies its action as customer satisfaction program 06n05.the program covers subject vehicles built from october 31, 1999 through january 31, 2000.ford sent letters to owners february 15, 2006. The action taken by the manufacturer is sufficient to resolve the issues raised by this investigation.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by the federal safety agency that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take future action if warranted by the circumstances.
RQ05002
What 2000 Ford Excursion owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Car was stoped and I turned the lights on and the headlights would not turn on. The plug that the lights plug in to was replaced and the lights word. It seems that the center post on both of them had burned out.
Was driving, when I turned the lights on thay would not work. Center post of the plug that connects the headlight bulb burned off on both headlights at 115000 miles. Both headlights were not working. I replaced the plugs and the lights are working.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford excursion. The contact stated that the headlight switch detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the headlight switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 170,000.
Headlight switch feel off- I see ford was to notify customers in 2006 about this problem and they did not notify me.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford excursion. As stated in the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v075000 (exterior lighting:headlights:switch), the head lamp switch knob fractured and separated. The dealer and manufacturer informed the contact that his VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 101,000 and current mileage was 101,650. Updated 06/17/08.
Tl*- the contact stated that the 2000 ford excursion had a defective switch. The headlamp switch fractured and separated form the headlamp. He used a pair of pliers to turn what was left of the headlight switch to turn the lights on. The contact stated that he currently has 88,275 miles on. At the time of the first failure the vehicle had an odometer reading of 70,000 miles . He was informed by the dealership that there was recall 01v075000. He was informed that this vehicle didn't qualify for the recall. The contact will be filing a complaint with the manufacturer and will submit with hard copy.
Dt*: the contact stated the knob for the headlights has detached from the vehicle. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 01v075000, regarding the headlight switch. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however, it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Dt: the headlight switch knob broke and separated from the switch. Consumer matched the recall campaign that was already in effect, but it does not cover the owners vehicle although the problems were exactly the same. There were no problems or warnings before the knob broke.*ak
Head light switch knob fracture at dash board connection. Headlight switch knob fell off. Unable to turn headlights on - safety issue. Other the federal safety agency that has same issue with same yr and model 01v075000. Ford says not according to my VIN.
Questions about the 2000 Ford Excursion lights
Does the 2000 Ford Excursion have lights problems?
Owners have filed 19 complaints about the lights of the 2000 Ford Excursion, 4% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2000 Ford Excursion lights problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 88,000 miles.
Is there a recall for the 2000 Ford Excursion lights?
Yes, 1 recall: 01V075000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
Other 2000 Ford Excursion problems
Tires 184Engine 68Brakes 63Electrical 59Suspension 35Acceleration 30Transmission 19Airbags 18Steering 17Body 15Visibility 15Locks 14Seats 11Fuel system 7Seat belts 3Wheels 2Driver assistance 1
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