Exterior Lighting Problems of Ford Excursion

Ford Excursion owners have reported 33 exterior lighting related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common exterior lighting problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlight switch (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's headlights (10 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Ford Excursion


Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of Ford Excursion

The Headlight Switch problem

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Excursion. The contact stated that the headlight switch detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed that the headlight switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

Was driving, when I turned the lights on thay would not work. Center post of the plug that connects the headlight bulb burned off on both headlights at 115000 miles. Both headlights were not working. I replaced the plugs and the lights are working.   Read details...

The Exterior Lighting problem

The inter lights stay on anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour after you turn truck off, the low range 4x4 will not disengage until you back up for about 1/2 mile electrical system keeps turning the truck off shows battery light then glow plug light shuts engine off and have to jump the truck   Read details...

The Turn Signal Switch problem

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Excursion. The contact stated that the multi-function switch failed. As a result, the brake lights and turn signals would not illuminate. The vehicle was inspected by the owner and the multi-function switch was repaired.   Read details...

The Turn Signal problem

The turn signal will intermittently stop working or not signal at all when the signal is activated in either direction (right or left turn). This will occur whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary. This has been occurring for over a year now.   Read details...




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