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#319 of 519 Ford Excursion 2001 Issue by chauce1

May 02, 2008 (8:59 pm)

Hi, I have a 2001 Ford Excursion and have noticed that lately we have issues when driving the car will accelerate forward at times as well as having problems with the check engine light and the door ajar sensor, the left rear door won't respond to the unlock button on the key ring or in the car and the interior lights come on while I'm driving. The interior lights and running board lights stay on well after we have unloaded everything in the car. I have taken it to mechanic after mechanic and the dealership and they have said there is nothing mechanically wrong with it but that I am better off getting rid off it due to electrical/computer chip issues. I love the Excursion, we are a family of eight and would like to either get it fixed or trade foe a newer version. I find it hard to believe that nothing can be done. I saw a news special last summer that stated that Ford had recalled a chip in the truck that was causing the engine to lock, as well as some other malfunctions, but whn I asked the dealer in my area was told that they had not heard about that. Anyone have any suggestions or experiencing the same things?

#321 of 519 brake chatter by pfteryl1

May 03, 2008 (5:35 am)

2000 4wd, 140k miles....I get intermittent severe front brake chatter even after replacement of rotors & pads....Almost like ABS application...it's been doing this for 100,000 miles...seems to be worse after long stretches of driving.....feels like something loose at its worst....nothing obvious....no chatter marks on rotors or pads....Any ideas?

#322 of 519 Re: Ford Excursion 2001 Issue [chauce1] by wallz

May 08, 2008 (11:02 pm)

Replying to: chauce1 (May 02, 2008 8:59 pm)
as to your door ajar problem, while the door is open spray down the locking mechanism on the door with wd40 and close and open several times. The dust in there gums up the door ajar sensor. The sensors are on other vehicles external push pins somewhere on the door frame area, in the excursion they are built into the lock. You should also spray the back glass door as well, the sensors are in the glass door latch on driver side. (This is why the interior lights stay on, because of door ajar sensors) As to your left door not responding, it sounds like your actuator is toast. The actuator is what unlocks and locks the doors.(one on each door) As for the sudden acceleration issue, do you have the diesel?

#323 of 519 Re: brake chatter [pfteryl1] by wallz

May 08, 2008 (11:28 pm)

Replying to: pfteryl1 (May 03, 2008 5:35 am)
Have you had the brake calipers serviced when you replaced the rotors and pads? could be worn calipers!

#324 of 519 cryogenic rotors by pfteryl1

May 12, 2008 (11:26 am)

there are a number of sources for cryogenic rotors (for 2000 ford excursion)....please respond by posting both positive and negative experiences
 
Thanks

#325 of 519 Re: cryogenic rotors [pfteryl1] by tidester

May 12, 2008 (12:06 pm)

Replying to: pfteryl1 (May 12, 2008 11:26 am)
Cryogenic tempering of rotors is supposed to reduce cracking and warping and increase their lifetime. I too would be interested in knowing whether anyone has real world experience with them.
 
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#326 of 519 Re: Synthetic Oil [roosmama] by bigtruck1

May 13, 2008 (3:31 pm)

Replying to: roosmama (Feb 07, 2008 11:16 am)
So are full synthetics totally out for this beast of a motor, or would a full synthetic 10w30 work? Did you just go back to conventional 5w30? When you switched back to the oil you are currently using did you flush the system out with and additional oil change or did you just go straight back to conventional. Is it just a myth that once you go synthetic you cant go back to regular oil? I havent been on this site for a while but anyone hear of the myfordpaintpeels guy? The top of my Ex is starting to rust out due to lack of freaking paint and it just keeps on blowing off!!!

#327 of 519 Re: Synthetic Oil [bigtruck1] by roosmama

May 14, 2008 (8:55 am)

Replying to: bigtruck1 (May 13, 2008 3:31 pm)
I never had synthetic in my beastie just the regular 10W30 (or 5w30 depending upon the season) that the dealer puts in her. I thought about going synthetic in it but it was too expensive. It does seem like if the oil meets Ford specs for this engine it is happy. That is why I don't fool around anymore with it. I found a good dealer and that is where I go. If you go to a 'Quickie Lube' , the oil just disappears. My dealer did not flush the system but it took until about the 2nd oil change before I really noticed the difference. Truck has not 'eaten' any oil since, but I am really careful to keep up with the oil changes and regular maint. being done on schedule....can't afford to put a new engine in this monster.
I do know this for sure. The 'can't go back to regular after synthetic' is a myth. We were living in the Far North and got a new F150 right from the factory. Before we took delivery we had synthetic put in it because it performs better in extreme cold. A couple of years ago, after we moved back to civilization, we went back to regular oil in this truck. Believe me when I say that I grilled that service tech before I let them do it. Synthetic is expensive and we wanted to save some money on a truck that was getting older. "Blue" is now 12 years old and still runs like a top on regular oil. No problems at all after converting. Actually come to think of it we have had less trouble overall with the F150 compared to the Ex.
I have not heard anything either from the peeling paint guy. I have had some paint peel but it is very minor compared to some of you other guys.

#328 of 519 Re: Ford Excursion 2001 Issue [wallz] by belindap

Jul 02, 2008 (11:31 am)

Replying to: wallz (May 08, 2008 11:02 pm)
I was just reading this entry and noticed they were talking about sudden ecceleration issues and that is has recently started on my 02 6.0 diesel. Do you know why it is doing this and how can I fix it?

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