8.9

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,400 miles

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problem #10

Mar 242004

(reported on)

Excursion

  • 24,000 miles
When applying the brakes the vehicle vibrated and shuddered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem.

- Temple, TX, USA

problem #9

Sep 272000

Excursion 4WD

  • miles
On several occasions, vehicle pulls slightly at slower speeds 15-40 mph and violently at speeds above 55 mph, the pulling would occur to both the left and right sides and intensify as the brakes get hotter, dealer replaced disc brake rotors and pads, aligned front end and rotated tires, however repairs did not remedy problem, tech states that engineers are working on repair solution.

- Farmington, NM, USA

problem #8

Aug 272001

Excursion 4WD

  • miles
Consumer states that on several occasions, the vehicle pulls to the right or pulls to the left when braking, dealer replaced disc brake rotors, performed front wheel alignment, engineering investigating, consumer also stated that there was a popping noise on drivers side floorboard when going over bumps and when brakes were applied, dealer tightened sway bar links and replaced front brake pads.

- Farmington, NM, USA

problem #7

Apr 192002

(reported on)

Excursion

  • miles
Consumer states vehicle braking system has been replace four time due to poor performance. Dealer has been contacted. Nlm

- Bloomfield, CT, USA

problem #6

Feb 262002

(reported on)

Excursion 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently when applying brakes, steering wheel would lock up. Dealer has inspected vehicle and changed rack and pinion. However, problem was not corrected. Dealer put the old parts back on vehicle.

- Mansfield, LA, USA

problem #5

Aug 272001

Excursion 4WD

  • miles
Consumer states that on several occasions, the vehicle pulls to the right or pulls to the left when braking, dealer replaced disc brake rotors, performed front wheel alignment, engineering investigating, consumer also stated that there was a popping noise on drivers side floorboard when going over bumps and when brakes were applied, dealer tightened sway bar links and replaced front brake pads.

- Farmington, NM, USA

problem #4

Sep 272000

Excursion 4WD

  • miles
On several occasions, vehicle pulls slightly at slower speeds 15-40 mph and violently at speeds above 55 mph, the pulling would occur to both the left and right sides and intensify as the brakes get hotter, dealer replaced disc brake rotors and pads, aligned front end and rotated tires, however repairs did not remedy problem, tech states that engineers are working on repair solution.

- Farmington, NM, USA

problem #3

Sep 272000

Excursion 4WD

  • miles
On several occasions, vehicle pulls slightly at slower speeds 15-40 mph and violently at speeds above 55 mph, the pulling would occur to both the left and right sides and intensify as the brakes get hotter, dealer replaced disc brake rotors and pads, aligned front end and rotated tires, however repairs did not remedy problem, tech states that engineers are working on repair solution.

- Farmington, NM, USA

problem #2

Oct 122001

Excursion

  • miles
Steering wheel column pulled to left, and when applying brakes vehicle wandered away.

- College Point, NY, USA

problem #1

Apr 202001

(reported on)

Excursion 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving at any speed consumer noticed vibration in front end. Vibration can was felt in steering wheel. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer was unable to determine cause of problem. Consumer also states when he turns the vehicle, steering does not respond, consumer was advised by dealership that this is a normal characteristic of vehicle, consumer states swaybar was on upside down, mounts were missing or either loose, as well as springs were backwards, consumer states dealership is shipping vehicle to another state to have it fixed, consumer states he also had tires replaced, consumer is also experiencing braking difficulty.

- Reisterstown, MD, USA