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#51 of 423 2000 Excursion with ongoing electrical problems... by tenapster May 21, 2005 (6:31 pm)
Greetings all,   I bought my 2000 Excursion (6.8L Limited) used in 2003, and have driven about 40K trouble free miles...but in the past six months the following problems have come up one after the other: 1) door ajar light/bell sounds randomly during heavy rain...all doors closed tight...re-closing any/all doors repeatedly usually gets this to subside 2) backup sensor remains 'off' at all times, dealer says computer indicates left/center sensor is bad 3) all door lock actuators except driver's door have failed - I'm running laps around this thing to let my kids in the other side! 4) auto-locking 4WD has failed - immediately after a 5 hour drive in 4WD during a snowstorm - smelled a bit of that old 'burning clutch' smell - only way into 4WD now is manually locking the hubs and turning switch to 4x4 (I'm guessing vacuum failure?) 5) and finally, just this week...when turning the steering wheel in either direction (stopped/idling) there is a loud non-metalic-rubber 'brrrrr' sound - only while actually turning the wheel - almost sounds like something metal pressing/turning against something made of rubber. If you turn the steering wheel slowly the 'brrrrr' is lower in pitch, turn faster and it's higher in pitch...I do know this is not the usual powersteering pump noise, which is still present and still sounds quite normal...it's something in the steering linkage I'm guessing...   So - any ideas for the above? I'm pretty handy so can follow suggestions well -I'm afraid these problems are looking like a couple thousand $ in dealer shop time and bits-n-pieces...   Thanks in advance!   TENapster
#52 of 423 Re: backup sensors [blackx] by drnautica May 22, 2005 (6:38 pm)
Replying to: blackx (Apr 26, 2005 1:44 pm) I have the exact same problem with my '02 Excursion. It started about two months ago. I've replaced sensors in the past due to the alarm going off for no reason but this is a different problem. The "OFF" light illuminates each time the transmission is shifted into reverse and will not work even if the OFF button is pushed.   Anyone know what's up? Replies to this message: aok1978 (Sep 24, 2006 6:24 am)
#53 of 423 Problems by cf_koch May 31, 2005 (9:46 am)
I am the owner of a 2000 Excursion with 33,000 miles on it. My truck has recently started to wear the left front tire and the diagnosis is that I have bad ball joints. I find this to be very unusual to have ball joints fail on a vehicle with such low milage. Is this normal on these vehicles?   My door ajar light and all the lights in the truck will not go off. Does anybody have a solution to this problem. Replies to this message: ltw (Aug 11, 2005 6:26 am) mikegiarr (Jan 15, 2006 7:49 am) alcan (Jan 15, 2006 10:34 am) and 2 more...
#54 of 423 Transmission fluid contminated from lift kit by socalxbox Jun 02, 2005 (1:11 pm)
Hello All,   I own a 6.0psd 4x2 2003 Excursion with 36k on it. I took it in for leaking oil on driveway. Well come to find out according to the dealer, due to the lift kit the transmission cooolent lines are stretched out, and mixing with radiator coolant and contaminated the transmission fluid. According to the dealer there is no way to flush it out. Only option is rebuilt or new transmission. Has anyone else had such problems? Dont know weather to trust the Dealer.
#55 of 423 Re: new york new emissions test [almajik] by cbuzzanca Jun 04, 2005 (6:40 am)
Replying to: almajik (Apr 14, 2005 4:28 pm) My 2001 Excursion (V-10) is sitting at the mechanic right now since it won't pass the emissions test. The tech said the truck is in perfect condition and is baffled as to why it won't pass. Anybody? Replies to this message: agoodwin (Jun 05, 2005 8:56 pm)
#56 of 423 Re: new york new emissions test [cbuzzanca] by agoodwin Jun 05, 2005 (8:56 pm)
Replying to: cbuzzanca (Jun 04, 2005 6:40 am) Have your buddy run another V-10 and this will give you a year to figure the problem with yours.
#57 of 423 Re: 60,000 update [quickfords] by boyer258 Jun 08, 2005 (7:16 am)
Replying to: quickfords (Apr 27, 2005 7:17 am) You mention the caliper pins were frozen. I have a 2001 X and replaced the caliper bracket and pins last July. They have frozen again. Do you have any recommendations on how to free the pins. I would prefer not to have to buy another setup (around $80). Also, I now know its important to use some good synthetic grease on the pins.
#58 of 423 Re: marilyn4 Brakes [bennie3737] by michellepdsi Jun 10, 2005 (5:52 am)
Replying to: bennie3737 (May 18, 2005 7:31 pm) my 2003 excursion eddie bauer edition...............has had the rotors and brakes changed twice (its the whole warping, vibration thing) this last time i was at 35,450 and it is at 40,000 now and desperately needs to be done again. my mechanic is at wits end replacing these rotors.............along with myself. if you happen to hear of the for sure fix i would like to be part of it. not sure about the ceramic pads or the crynoics ????? but i am tired of vibrating to a stop!
#59 of 423 brakes and more by bigpainford Jun 14, 2005 (10:03 pm)
I own a 2001 ford Excursion limited. And form what I'm reading I'm not the only one with a lemon. I have changed my brakes about every 15,000 miles for they wear out or warp. nothing helps. pins freeze and have to replace them almost every time. Truck has 83,000 miles right now and the hits just keep on coming. Inside lights stay on and so does the door ajar sign. I keep blowing a fuse when I try to take overdrive off. when using 4x4, it doesn't always engage and when it does it won't disengage then I hear and feel this horrendous thump when it finally decides to disengage. passanger door locks don't work and back key lock is non operable from outside with key. And now as of late I have picked up this nasty and terrible vibration when I go past 60mph, I've changed the brakes, the steering stabilizer shock, the u joints all seem to be fine but when I take a curve or slow down it just gets worse I'm pretty handy but I'm baffled by this vibration I'm told it could be the tires are off balance or that the steering arm might be bad. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated since I'm no money bags and in the process of buying a house so I cannot afford the expensive dealer bill. Thank you. Replies to this message: ltw (Aug 11, 2005 6:18 am) sixkidbill (Oct 20, 2005 1:26 pm)
#60 of 423 Brakes by agoodwin Jun 19, 2005 (4:48 pm)
Well the Ex brakes are still feeling real good at 9000 miles. I had the Cryogentics done to a Ford set of rotors. Put them on and they are good and smooth. This is my 3rd Excursion I've have had. Every one of the previous vehicles had problems. This worked for me . Cya later Andrew

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