2000 Ford Excursion suspension problems

Filed Mar 25, 2016 · Brakes, Steering · 134,000 miles · CA

It's happened be for but never so scary. We were coming down one of the mountains on highway 299. We were,doing the speed limit of 55. And as we applied the brake it started pulling to the right. Like it was gonna go off the road. It also was vibrating so bad it felt like it was going to fall apart. We pulled over checked for loose bolts. Tire imperfections but nothing.

Filed Jun 29, 2011 · Suspension, Transmission · MI

2000 ford excursion, unit 1 was driving eastbound on the ohio turnpike in the middle lane when the left front axle broke causing the wheel to come off. Vehicle came to final rest on the south side shoulder. *bf the left front axle had broken off, the left front rotor to the wheel was damaged and the left front side of the bumper was slightly dented inward toward the body of the vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0303-90)

Filed Nov 8, 2006 · Suspension · 74,000 miles · OH

Dt*: the contact stated the suspension: front control arm: upper ball joints and the suspension: front control arm: lower ball joints had prematurely worn out. The old parts were not manufactured with grease fittings as were the replacement parts. The upper and lower ball joints were replaced by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified.

Filed Nov 23, 2004 · Brakes, Suspension · 52,000 miles · MI

My excursion has been to the dealership 8+ times since purchase in 12-2002. The brakes and suspension are the top recurring problems. I do not have enough room to conclude all problems. Brakes have been serviced 3 times at dealership, I have asked them to look at the brakes two times in the last two months because of difficulty stopping, they find no problems. I don't see how they can tell when my mileage in is the same as my mileage out. I don't think ford wants to deal with this problem. They are waiting for someone to die, and in this huge vehicle it is going to have to be a major accident for that to occur. Why does someone have to die before this vehicle is recalled. I am afraid for my and my family's life. I bought this vehicle for safety and comfort, and I am afraid of it. I have tried trading it in but word must be out because no one wants to give me anything for it. What do myself and so many others have to do to get this problem taken care off.

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Suspension, Tires · WA

2000 ford excursion has an occasional vibration coming from the front of the vehicle. *mr the right front tire had a cut in the sidewall when the consumer first purchased the vehicle. The dealer agreed to replace all of the tires. The consumer noticed a vibration that seemed to be coming from the right rear, with an occasional vibration in the front. It started at about 55 and continued until about 70. The dealer then replaced the rear tires again. They rebalanced all four tires. The vibration was still there. They found this problem in another excursion but worse. *sc

Filed Apr 25, 2004 · Suspension · IL

Ball joint failure on 2000 ford excursion. The vehicle has 67000 miles with no towing or severe use. Ford has no grease joints available. I detected due to vibration at highway speeds.

Filed Jul 17, 2003 · Suspension · CA

Consumer was traveling at 70 MPH when there was a loud noise, and suddenly the vehicle began to wobble from the rear.

Filed Jun 25, 2003 · Suspension · FL

Both spring of suspension bottomed out, causing the vehicle to swerve without prior warning.

Filed Jan 19, 2003 · Brakes, Seats · 10,000 miles · NC

I own a 2000 ford excursion and have had problems with the rotors warping since new. The dealers have said I was the only one with this problem but after seeing this web site I see that is not true. Also I had the bearings go out in the right front wheel almost leading to the tire falling off if my wife had not noticed it in time. The rotors have been replaced twice have been turned at least every 15,000 miles since new I have around 80,000 miles now. The dealer did the brakes three times until the warrnty ran out at 36,000 miles I have had them fixed myself since then. This truck is said to be heavy duty and I only tow a camper with it twice a year 60 mile round trip I feel like I should not be having this kind of problem. The severe shaking that is caused by this makes if difficult to drive for my wife since she is the primary driver of the car. I cannot wait till my lease runs out so I can get rid of this car. The dealers will not help me at all. Thank for and help you might can give william andrews

Filed Jun 6, 2002 · Suspension · GA · crash · 5 injuries

It will not pull 10,000 pounds. It has a stability problem. Puling 5000 pound cause rollover.