While backing out of the driveway the front right tie rod came "un-bolted" hit the ground. The right wheel assembly laid out at about a 40 degree angle from the vehical. If we were driving down the highway when this happened my family wouldn't be alive today.
2000 Ford Excursion steering complaints
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Ea 01 009; manual: shaft sector broke while driving at 25 MPH and caused a loss of steering control. Dealer notified, and made repairs at consumer's expense. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Since this vehicle was new, it is often impossible to steer if you are stepping on the brakes at the same time. This occurs at low speed, fortunately, but it is still a hazard. Two ford dealers have told me that there is nothing they can do about it, ford will not fix it and "they are all that way." I consider this a serious safety defect.
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 attempting to turn vehicle, it cannot be turned while brakes are on. Dealership is aware of problem.
Right front tie rod end broke while preventing a collision with another vehicle. Dealer/manufacturer notified, waiting on manufacturer to return call. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Consumer hit a pothole. Back of car lifted, and when it came down, back went to the left or right instead of coming straight down. This caused consumer to lose control of steering.
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