Ford Excursion power steering loss problems

Filed Jun 18, 2018 · Steering · 220,000 miles · IL

When I'm driving ar a slow pace, going around corners or backing up slowly to park... The steering is very hard to turn. I've had the power steering pump and gear box replaced and now a year later it's doing the same thing.

Filed Jan 15, 2018 · Steering · 259,000 miles · MD · crash

While backing the vehicle I felt a pop and then there was no steering control. I looked under the vehicle and found that the tie rod connection to the pitman arm had snapped.

Filed May 13, 2017 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · CA · crash · 1 injury

Tamara recall while driving or stopped the cars power does 100% shut off. No codes or warning lights. In dec/2016 driving on a on a east on charleston blvd in nv, after pulling out of cit bank parking lot going about 45 MPH the light turned red and when I went to break the pedal was hard and that's when I saw no power. By then it was too late and we were going to crash. I had no power steering or ABS and I hit the car. It caused 12000 of damage to the car in front of me. No airbags deployed. Only bumper and fog light damage to my truck thankfully. After that the problem didn't re accur until 2/2017 and left me stranded over night on the road and now last night 5/13/2017 the car was off no keys in the ignition and I saw smoke that came from where the battery sits not sure what that was but odd it was. It has no rhythmic pattern, I have replaced the battery fuses relay and fuel pump, also checked cam shaft and crank sensor. It has spark gas air and compression. It's a very large and heavy death trap when it's not working properly other wise I love my truck and it need to be fixed

Filed Apr 2, 2012 · Fuel system · VA

Engine performance suddenly became erratic and very rough running. Immediately turned around and went home/ had towed to ford dealer. Dealership ran $250 diagnostic test but came back clean. I was directed to change engine oil as air might have gotten into the fuel injection lubing system along with changing the fuel filter. On performance of fuel filter replacement, technician directed my attention to what appeared to be small pieces of metal trapped in and on top of filter element. Mechanic said this is very common problem with metal the result of delamination of the inner lining of the fuel tank in ford diesels. Internet research reveals many many complaints to both ford and the federal safety agency over this issue. This creates a very dangerous situation due to loss of power steering, brakes, and trailer brakes which could easily result in loss of lives. I have complained to ford and my complaint has been duly noted and registered.

Filed Mar 15, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · CA

Was traveling approximately 65mph on the freeway merging onto another freeway when the truck suddenly stalled. There were no brakes, no steering, and the truck would not restart. We had four children with us, three of them small and in car seats. We had to transfer the children into a tow truck with moving traffic on both sides of us. It was a very dangerous situation, that could have resulted in a major accident causing major trauma or death. Ficm is good, we are still trying to figure out the problem, but could possibly be the high pressure oil pump. This 6.0l diesel engine should be recalled and fixed by ford. This issue has been addressed with pick-ups and vans, but not the excursion.

Filed May 13, 2008 · Engine · 110,000 miles · TX

While driving about 25 MPH, the engine stalled and I lost steering control. Luckily no other cars were approaching because I was making a left turn on to a busy street. Very dangerous. The stall has also occurred at least 5 other times, usually when decelerating when coming to a stop light. Today, the ABS light came on, then I heard a click and all the gauges lost power, the radio display went out. I could not restart the vehicle - only heard a click sound. After waiting an hour, the vehicle started. Batteries have already been replaced by dealership a couple months ago. It was in the shop because under aggressive acceleration, the glow plug light would come on and there was no power. Sensor replaced along with batteries. Problem occurred again when driving it home from the shop. Talked to ford and they do not seem concerned about potentially dangerous problems that dealership can not fix.

Filed Mar 5, 2006 · Engine · 88,500 miles · OH

Multiple times over the last several months my 2001 ford excursion with a 7.3-liter diesel engine has cut out intermittently. If I am traveling at highway speeds it will cut out briefly and then resume running. If on the other hand I am idling up to a traffic light and it cuts out, it must be restarted using the ignition switch. This is a potentially hazardous situation given there is no power steering or brakes available in these instances. I noticed a report in my local newspaper today (3/5/06) explaining this exact issue with other 2001 excursions.

Filed Apr 15, 2004 · Acceleration · 10,500 miles · NC

When in speed control at 55 MPH after a long down hill the cruise control will sometimes cause the engine to stall. This occurs while the vehicle is still traveling at 20-30mph. The result is loss of steering control and power brakes. The engine can be restarted immediately. Reported problem to selling dealer on about 11 november 2003. No action taken. Reported problem to service dealer on approximately 15 feb 2004. Updated rom. Reported problem again to service dealer on 19 march 2004. Re-flashed rom. Otherwise no action taken.

Filed Jan 28, 2003 · Fuel system · MI

I have a 2003 ford excursion that while driving just shuts motor off and you lose steering and brakes at highway speeds. No warning at all. Ford not very concerned with it and being very elusive about whats wrong. I can not get an answer just keep telling me they are fixing it, after they fixed it it broke down on them on the test drive, and still not willing to tell me what they are doing to truck other than dont worry about it its under warranty. I guess it is not a concern to them as long their faimly is not in front of me when I cant stop vehicle due to reasons they dont want to talk about. Also asked to talk to owner of dealership but he is unavailable to even return a call. I belive this to be a very serious concern as the driver of the vehicle, it is not a good felling when it shuts down and you know that safe control of the vehicle is not there. Ford dealer says its the fuel freezing up I dont agree I have been using winterized fuel and adding howes anti-gel formula to tank at fill-ups. And vehicle has been in a heated garage and shut down three times within 5 minutes. The ford dealer is brighton ford, michigan phone is 1‑810‑227‑1171 service dept ester is rep. They told me today about it breaking down on them and that diesel tech has been off work last two days sick! Well my question is whos been working on my truck then?

Filed Jul 24, 2002 · Suspension · FL

While driving 50 MPH and rolling over bumps/pot holes, and rough surfaces, it causes vehicle to virate severely and lose steering control. Dealer and manufacturer had not been notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.