2000 Ford Excursion: shudder or vibration when accelerating

Filed Nov 15, 2005 · Brakes · 104,000 miles · TX

Front disc brake rotors warp under normal driving conditions. This results in extremely violent shuddering and shaking of the steering wheel while braking at speeds over 40 MPH. Rapid braking at freeway speeds are high risk for loss of control and collision. I bought this excursion used with ~48,000 miles and have had the rotors resurfaced at ~ 60, 000 and 84,000 mi. At 93,000 miles I had to replace all 4 rotors because of repeated shuddering from rotor warpage and wear which cost me over $500 on top of the $400 I spent at 84,000 miles for a brake job. Six months and 14,000 miles later I am having the same problem and now the dealer tells me there is a ford service bulletin recommending a new type of pad. They also told me they have four other excursion owners that are having the same complaints and safety concerns requiring similar repairs. The front rotors are insufficiently engineered for the size and weight of this vehicle, and presents a safety risk for excursion owners as well as surrounding motorists. Ford knows they have a problem but instead of doing the right thing and fixing it they are bleeding consumers for repairs of a faulty design while the government does nothing about it.

Filed Aug 15, 2004 · Brakes · OR

Brakes squeaking after 500 mi. Took it to dealer, they stated it was normal due to new type pads with metal content. Began shuddering and pulling to side at 10k miles. Rotors turned 3 times between 10k and 35k miles. Rotors & pads replaced at 35k miles. Turned again at 42k miles. Problem persists. Dealer states it is due to driving habits.

Filed Mar 24, 2004 · Brakes · 24,000 miles · TX

When applying the brakes the vehicle vibrated and shuddered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. Please provide further details.

Filed Mar 18, 2002 · Brakes · CA

Front disc brake rotors warp under normal driving conditions. This results in extremely violent shuddering and shaking of the steering wheel while braking at speeds over 40 MPH. Rapid braking at freeway speeds are high risk for loss of control and collision. Because of safety concerns I have had the rotors resurfaced at 16, 000 and 25,000 mi. At 31,000 miles I had to replace the rotors because of repeated shuddering from rotor warpage and wear. I have asked four other excursion owners and they have the same complaints and safety concerns requiring similar repairs. Front rotors are insufficiently engineered for the size and weight of this vehicle, and presents a safety risk for excursion owners as well as surrounding motorists. Even when serviced properly as outlined, shuddering returns quickly.

Filed Jan 23, 2001 · Brakes · FL

When applying brakes shudder can be felt in the front braking system

Filed Jan 4, 2001 · Brakes · AZ

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