2000 Ford Excursion: doors won't lock, open or latch

Filed Mar 27, 2012 · Locks · 75,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford excursion. The contact stated that the four interior power door locks failed to unlock when activated. In addition, the trunk lid would not open when the key fob or trunk control release mechanism were engaged. In order to exit the vehicle, the contact had to manually unlock each door. Also, the trunk lid only opened when manually accessed with a key. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000. The VIN was unavailable.

Filed Nov 14, 2011 · Electrical, Locks · TX

The power door lock electric motors freeze up and do not operate with the electric switch. The frozen power door lock does not allow the door to be opened properly and quickly in an event of an emergency. The manual door lock release must be utilized in order to unlock the doors. This safety issue affects all four doors of the vehicle. This not an isolated safety hazard, we currently have 2 in our fleet and all the power door locks don't operate safely or properly. We have had other ford excursions which all were affected with the defective power door locks.

Filed Nov 14, 2011 · Electrical, Locks · TX

The power door lock electric motors freeze up and do not operate with the electric switch. The frozen power door lock does not allow the door to be opened properly and quickly in an event of an emergency. The manual door lock release knob must be utilized in order to unlock the doors. This safety issue affects all four doors of the vehicle. This is not an isolated safety hazard, we currently have 2 in our fleet and all the power door locks don't operate safely or properly. We have had other ford excursions which all were affected with the defective power door locks. The front door manual release knob is flush with the door panel which makes it even more difficult to attempt to escape from the vehicle in an event of an emergency.

Filed Apr 23, 2010 · Electrical, Locks · CO

I purchased a 2000 ford excursion last month from private seller. After fixing all of the door lock actuators ( which is apparently is yet another non-recalled problem) affecting most of these ford vehicles, I discovered that the former owner "forgot" to tell me the gem unit had been swapped out for one found apparently in a salvage yard. The gem controls 4x4 function, and a ford tech tells me, it appears this one came from a 4x2 vehicle. The plot thickens. This integral electrical component of a formerly $45,000 vehicle has been declared obsolete by fo mo co. . It cannot be found. There are none available...anywhere. No after market company has them either. This vehicle is virtually worthless to me.. I live in colorado and must have a 4x4. I thought parts for vehicles had to be available for 20 years. Ford customer service hirelings have been totally worthless. "we're sorry, there is nothing we can do."

Filed Jul 16, 2008 · Locks · 108,000 miles · VA

Door lock actuators on driver's door, and rear passenger door do not work. Must manually open and lock doors daily.

Filed Jun 6, 2008 · Locks · 60,000 miles · OR

Have 2000 ford excursion. I had the door lock actuators replaced in 2003. Since then I now have 2 door locks and the rear tailgate that will not lock electronically. Seems as though the electrical system is going out one thing at a time.

Filed Mar 8, 2006 · Locks · 23,000 miles · CA

I have a 2000 ford excursion 4x4. The problem is none of the door will lock or unlocked using keyless entry and door lock switch. I read that ford has a serious problem with the door lock actuators from many models of ford trucks for some time now. There are so many complaints out there about this problem with no one willing to help the consumer especially ford. With this said I have to wonder why the federal safety agency isn't helping !!!!!!!!! What will it take so the consumer can get help? A accident were someone must die because they were stuck in the back of the vehicle due to the doors not being able to unlock. I truly hope this will never happen to anyone owning a ford truck.

Filed Mar 30, 2005 · Locks · 75,000 miles · AK

2000 ford excursion xlt 7.3l diesel. Four door lock motors failed after approximately 75,000 miles. Doors did not lock or unlock with use of electric door lock switches located on front door handles. Replaced all door lock motors at ase certifed technician shop, fairbanks, alaska. Old parts are available.

Filed Nov 30, 2004 · Electrical · GA

Experience problems with door locks on my 2000 ford excursion. Excursions has same type of electrical problem. *bf

Filed Sep 7, 2004 · Locks · 73,000 miles · MO

I have a 2000 ford excursion and all my door locks do not work. It tries to lock and unlock them, but it does not have enough power or something. I have talked to other owners that have the same problem. I was just wondering why there hasnt beena recall if there are many people with the same problem.

Filed Feb 20, 2004 · Locks · 56,000 miles · CA

I am the owner of a 2000 ford excursion (diesel). Since owning the vehicle I have had a continuous problem with the automatic door locks. When they fail, persons can not enter or leave the car. Two years ago I took the vehicle to the ford dealer so they could repair or replace two failed door lock mechanisms. Instead of replacing only the two failed components, they replaced all 4 doors (not the hatch) and told me they know the others will fail as well. Now the rear passenger door lock and the hatch door lock do not work. I went back to the dealer and they told me the cost of the repair is $1500. They indicated the problem was ramped among similar vehicles with the same door lock mechanisms but they would not honor the repair or replacement as a faulty component problem. I have since contacted several other auto repair businesses in my area and learned they have a fairly steady flow of business related to ford door lock malfunctions. I have three small children as do many families choosing to purchase larger ford suvs. The kids get into the habbit of relying on the automated doorlocks controlled by the adults in the front seats. In the event of an automobile fire type of accident the adults would probably rely on the doorlock mechanisms as well. The kids may not be able to get out and the rescuers would not be able to get in without using force. By the statements given to me by the ford dealership employees, the unreliable doorlock mechanisms used by ford is a well established dealer problem, but it has not been addressed as a recall item. I feel that ford, knowing about the faulty component should recall the doorlock mechanisms and replace them with with a more reliable component. I have a lifetime number of vehicles. One of my vehicles is a 1990 chevy k5 blazer. I have never had any problems with any automatic doorlock mechanisms before purchasing the ford excursion. Sincerely, greg gay.

Filed Feb 2, 2004 · Locks · 46,000 miles · TX

After using remote and keyless entry, doors appeared to be unlocked but the doors would not open. Finally the door lock released the door and gained access to the car interior. Tried all 5 doors before drivers door finally opened. While driving, the door ajar light came on and the drivers door opened with no warning. This happened to both rear doors also.