2001 Ford Excursion transmission problems

Filed Aug 5, 2014 · Transmission · 150,000 miles · OH · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford excursion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it rolled away independently without the engine started. The vehicle crashed into a residential mailbox and a mobile trailer. The contact's right leg and left ankle were injured while attempting to stop the vehicle, and medical attention was received. A police report was filed. An independent mechanic stated that the rear driver side panel and roof needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 150,000.

Filed Mar 12, 2007 · Transmission · 49,919 miles · VA

Vehicle has a vibration above 45 MPH up to 55 MPH. Not sure if the vibration is coming from the drive shaft or not but it has a distinct vibration.

Filed Apr 19, 2005 · Transmission · 14,000 miles · VA · fire

Transmission failed and vehicle failed to respond to acceleration. At last incident fluid came out from underneath, causing it to ignite while vehicle was being driven. This would be the third time the gasket seal of the transmission was replaced along with main central valve.

Filed Mar 15, 2005 · Transmission · 44,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Vehicle was parked in the driveway. Consumer went to enter the vehicle and suddenly vehicle went backwards with the consumer holding on, throwing the consumer into the neighbor's driveway, causing him to sustain multiple injuries.

Filed Aug 11, 2004 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · WA

Consumer was upset that transmission failed at 55,000 miles. While driving and towing a boat lost second gear. Vehicle revved high when he was in first gear. Then it would skip second gear and go into third gear. Also, overdrive light flashed. Vehicle was inspected by a ford mechanic, who determined that transmission was skipping second gear. Consumer had to replace the transmission at a cost of $4,294.97.

Filed Mar 3, 2004 · Transmission · 41,000 miles · NY

While driving 50 MPH, the driver shut the four-wheel drive off the vehicle and without warning the driver lost control of the power steering, causing the consumer to drive into a ditch. The consumer was able to remove the vehicle from the ditch. *nm

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · 55,000 miles · AZ

Transmission shifts from 1 to 3 due to a defective part. Transmission shop told me ford switched a part in their transmission after 1999 year and switched it back in 2002. The part the switched leads to this failure. I believe a lot more complaints will be coming in the next few years. We just put a lot of miles due to living in a rual area.

Filed Dec 20, 2003 · Acceleration, Engine · 39,121 miles · WA

After purchasing my 2001 excursion with power stroke diesel I had problems with a hunting and sometimes surging when starting the engine. After two trips to the dealer and them stationing that there was "no" problem, the vehicle shut down while driving three days later. Luckily I wasn't in traffic I was just getting ready to pull out onto the road. After having it towed to a different dealer (due to location) I was informed that the cam pick-up sensor was bad and there was a service bulletin on this. I returned about two days later complaining that the hunting and surging was still present. Again, I was told that there appeared to be "no" problems. (they plugged the computer into it and got no codes. But, did not drive or run the vehicle.) now three dealers, less warranty and months later I'm still having lack of power,acceleration and poor fuel consumption problems. But, still being told by the dealer that nothing is wrong. Finally I took the excursion in to the dealer while is was demonstrating the problem. The service tech agreed that "this isn't right". They replaced the fuel injector on number 8 cylinder. And the turbo charger under the warranty. The vehicle still exhibits lack of acceleration on take off and now shuttering when first placed into reverse. Service tech states that it is the torque converter and that is not covered under warranty now and will cost approximately $3000. The cost of the vehicle new is $50,000 I would think the engine and transmission would last more than 40,000 miles? Ford is ignoring and not standing behind a manufacture defect that is noted on multiple excursions and f-250's.

Filed Nov 21, 2003 · Transmission · CA

When towing boat in hot weather the transmission started leaking from rear seal. Truck was taken to dealer 3 times to remedy problem. Have not towed boat since so not sure if it will return.

Filed Oct 27, 2003 · Transmission · OH

While driving 35 MPH automatic transmission never shifted from second gear. Took vehicle to dealership. Mechanic stated vehicle needed a new transmission.