Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 16515 | 01/01/2004 | 10005089 | Oil leak at high pressure pump fittings and/or plug. this includes super duty f-series. oasis. *tt | 01/29/2004 | |
| 17254 | 10/01/2003 | 10004908 | Clicking/popping noise from upper steering column area when turning. 2004 e series and explorer sport trac also included. *tt | 01/14/2004 | |
| 16040 | 07/01/2002 | 636235 | Experiencing a clicking / popping noise from the upper steering column area when turning the steering wheel. *tt | 11/06/2002 | |
| 14514 | 01/01/2000 | 620467 | Experiencing a clunking type noise that can be felt or hear through the steering wheel. condition best experienced in a slight turn, near 20 mph, on road surfaces with slight irregularities. *tt | 08/09/2001 | |
| 14240 | 01/01/2000 | 620396 | Some vehicles may exhibit a clunk that can be felt or heard through the steering wheel. the condition is experienced best in a slight turn, at speeds near 20 mph, on road surfaces with slight irregularities. engineering is addressing t | 08/07/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 04/15/2004 | 65000 | 1 | 07/01/2001 |
| Steering coupler came loose from streering box. driver was driving at slow speed so no accident van needed be towed in for repair. *ak | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/03/2007 | 67790 | 2 | 02/07/2004 |
| I have a 2001 ford excursion limited. i was driving my car broke down. i towed it to ford and they said my tie rods were worn out and needed replacement. $1075.00 in payment. ford stated rods were not a defect but dried out. replaced rods and ball joints. could this be true. other ford owners have never heard of that being a wear and tear. i need help. please call me 954 2962391.*ak | |||