2000 Ford Excursion suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 43 complaints for the 2000 Ford Excursion, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 43 7% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 5 and 2
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 crash, 5 injuries, 2 deaths.
What owners wrote
Defect in suspension system of car causes the car to move laterally on dry pavement as if the car were hydroplaning. Happens when the vehicle encounters "washboard" or rippling in the pavement. I suspect that the suspension is too tight since it does not seem to be as bad when the vehicle is loaded, weight seems to help the issue. All occurances (4) happened on highways within 5MPH of speed limit on dry pavement during optimal weather. My wife is afraid to put the children in the car and drive it.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Ford Excursion
- Tires 192 complaints
- Brakes 75 complaints
- Engine 69 complaints
- Electrical system 60 complaints
- Cruise control 30 complaints
- Lighting 19 complaints
- Air bags 18 complaints
- Body & structure 18 complaints
Suspension problems in other years
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