Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||||
| 071110 | 10022675 | Brake booster system may exhibit a brake pedal kickback and/or grabbing condition when applying the brakes. *nj | 09/19/2007 | ||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||||
| 031910 | 09/29/2003 | 10004039 | Brake pull. 4x4 f-250/350 and excursion vehicles only. *tt | 11/14/2003 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 15578 | 01/01/2002 | 630126 | Some vehicles may exhibit an anti-lock brake system (abs) light on, b2141/b2477, and/or an inaccurate speedometer. *tt | 04/15/2002 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 15022 | 06/01/2001 | 622841 | Concerns that the anti-lock brake system (abs) lamp is on with diagnostic trouble codes c1230, c1229, or c1237. *tt | 10/23/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 0149 | 03/05/2001 | 619426 | Front brake pad or caliper rattle when going over bumps. *tt | 05/30/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 15891 | 05/01/2002 | 637769 | Subject regarding rear brake bleed screw location on 1999 - 2002 models. *tt | 12/06/2002 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| 15661 | 02/01/2002 | 630725 | Concerns with rattle noises coming from front brake calipers. *tt | 04/23/2002 | |
| 15579 | 01/01/2002 | 630130 | Some vehicles may exhibit caliper pin rattle noise originating from the front brake calipers. *tt | 04/15/2002 | |
| 15328 | 10/01/2001 | 630239 | Concerns with rattle noise originating from the front brake calipers. *tt | 04/15/2002 | |
| 15525 | 01/01/2002 | 630053 | Information regarding a rattle noise originating from the front brake caliper.*yd | 04/12/2002 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||||
| 18223 | 10/01/2004 | 10010734 | Vacuum pump inoperative or runs continuously - climate control defaults to defrost. oasis. to also include 2005 super duty f-series, excursion, and f650/750. *tt | 12/07/2004 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
| 02176 | 09/02/2002 | 10008580 | Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj | 08/05/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 06/06/2002 | 20000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford excursion. while driving, the brakes failed at least eight times. the dealer informed the contact that the brakes were operating normally. the dealer also stated that the could run a diagnostic test for $85; yet, the contact declined the test. the failure mileage was 20,000 and the current mileage was 254,000. | |||
| 06/15/2008 | 114500 | 1 | |
| 2001 ford excursion 7.3l powerstroke diesel with 114500 miles : abs control module stopped working and disabled anti lock braking system causing vehicle to skid uncontrollably on wet surface. failure is permanent in nature and cannot be reset, so anti-lock braking system is deactivated. repair required is for the abs control module to be replaced by dealer (cost exceeds $500) and old part is not available. *tr | |||
| 06/09/2003 | 36620 | 2 | 03/24/2001 |
| The vehicle had ongoing problems with the transmission, brakes, and air tire. while driving a noise was heard coming from the transmission. the vehicle was taken to the dealer twice, and the problem could not be determined. *ak *cb *jb | |||
| 12/25/2002 | 30000 | 4 | 09/10/2001 |
| The rotors on my 2001 ford excursion keep warping and required periodic turning and/or replacement. as of 40,000 miles. on one occasion, the caliper & abs sensor failed, seizing the front wheel and causing and incident on a snow covered road. *jb | |||
| 11/22/2002 | 23000 | 1 | 10/15/2001 |
| Panic stop and vehicle pulled left so hard that it almost went through the center safety barriers on interstate. pulled so hard that it felt like someone had grabbed the steering wheel and yanked it. anytime you brake hard it progressively pulls harder to the left the more you apply the brakes. also power-steering will disappear at slow speeds making it almost impossible to turn into parking lots. dealer had vehicle for over 4 weeks. the ford hot line had the dealer replace the front springs, tie rod ends, steering box, power steering pump, check alignment,try different alignment specs, balance & rotate tires, swapped calipers from side to side, put new calipers and pads on. dealer drove two other excursion's one new one & another customer's and they both did the same thing. ford hot line has admitted to dealership they know of problem but don't know what else to try. *jb | |||
| 10/02/2002 | |||
| When applying the brakes truck pulls to the left or right very hard almost forcing steering wheel out of consumers hand. consumer is concerned vehicle may tip over. consumer took vehicle to ford and the replaced the brake calipers. please provide any further information. ts | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 06/15/2008 | 114500 | 1 | |
| 2001 ford excursion 7.3l powerstroke diesel with 114500 miles : abs control module stopped working and disabled anti lock braking system causing vehicle to skid uncontrollably on wet surface. failure is permanent in nature and cannot be reset, so anti-lock braking system is deactivated. repair required is for the abs control module to be replaced by dealer (cost exceeds $500) and old part is not available. *tr | |||
| 02/01/2002 | 25 | 05/01/2001 | |
| When applying brakes hard, vehicle swerves left or right making control very difficult. on two occasions could not stay in lane. have had it in dealer for this problem at least 5 times. dealer has changed discs, rotors, pads, calipers, and have swapped parts from side to side. they have also changed tie rod. i have also changed shocks and tires. dealer says they all do this. my wife will not drive this vehicle, and had there been cars in next lane i would have not been able to avoid an accident. to make it worse two people have just died in an excursion when she lost control on highway in similar circumstances.*ak | |||
| 03/14/2002 | 1 | 04/01/2001 | |
| A customer was attempting to park the vehicle in a slot two feet from a wall when the engine started revving loud and took off. he said he was on the brake very hard and had a hard time coming to a stop. the vehicle hit a sign and bumped into a wall of the handicap ramp. tread marks were seen on the pavement. there was no damage to the building and only slight damage to the vehicle.*ak | |||
| 02/12/2002 | |||
| When braking at very slow speeds consumer is unable to turn steering wheel, like power steering goes out intermittently. dealer can't remedy the problem but thought it might be booster assembly.*ak | |||
| 01/10/2001 | |||
| When applying brakes at any speed vehicle pulls either to left or right. dealer turned rotors and replaced brake pads, checked wheel alignment. ( 1000 miles ) in march vehicle was taken back to dealer for the same problem, dealer turned rotors again, vehicle still pulls to sides when brakes are applied. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 12/25/2002 | 30000 | 4 | 09/10/2001 |
| The rotors on my 2001 ford excursion keep warping and required periodic turning and/or replacement. as of 40,000 miles. on one occasion, the caliper & abs sensor failed, seizing the front wheel and causing and incident on a snow covered road. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| While applying on brakes vehicle will veer left without warning. dealer and manufacturer had been notified, and sent out area representatives/ technical service representatives to repair vehicle. however, problem was still occurring. *ak | |||
| 12/01/2001 | 1 | 11/01/2001 | |
| When the consumer applies the brakes, the vehicle will vibrate and the pedal will pulsate. the dealership is aware of the problem. *jb consumer also stated the windshield wiper blade was missing which caused the wiper arm to break, also vehicle was pulling to the left when braking, the dealer performed suspension work on the vehicle, vehicle was experiencing a coolant leak, dealer replaced the radiator hose.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 01/10/2001 | |||
| When applying brakes at any speed vehicle pulls either to left or right. dealer turned rotors and replaced brake pads, checked wheel alignment. ( 1000 miles ) in march vehicle was taken back to dealer for the same problem, dealer turned rotors again, vehicle still pulls to sides when brakes are applied. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/26/2003 | 58000 | 1 | |
| While braking on a bumpy road at 45 mph vehicle vibrated. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 02/12/2002 | |||
| When braking at very slow speeds consumer is unable to turn steering wheel, like power steering goes out intermittently. dealer can't remedy the problem but thought it might be booster assembly.*ak | |||