Ford Excursion owners have reported 5 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
I was driving on the interstate when the first incident happened doing about 65 mph, I noticed my truck started driving funny so I slowed down and I head I loud pop. Knew right then and there I blew a tire on the rear. Had a hard time trying to get to the side of the shoulder. It caused alot of damage to the rear fenders, back bumper, bent my rim scratches all down the side and window. Its was just me and my boyfriend at the time. The 2nd incident happened with 6 kids under the age of 5 in the truck. This time it damn near flipped us. Had a hard time controlling the truck but managed to get it to a safe place. This cause damaged under my truck and ripped my running board and attaches to my rim. So I blew 2 tires that were in good shape that had been checked in 3 days.
Had a b f goodrich lt315/75r16d all terrain ko, dot: bfauhx111211, front left tire explode without any warning, was driving north on highway 65, about 16 miles south of branson, mo. I was traveling around 65 mph in the right hand lane on a clear dry day with minimal traffic. The tires were purchased on 4-23-11, sam's club #6361, vehicle had 91,461 miles. The incident happened on 5-8-18, the vehicle had 136,896 miles. (45,435 miles). When the tire exploded it severed the front left brake line resulting in the loss of control of the vehicle, causing major damage to the vehicle, resulting in the vehicle being totaled.
2005 Ford Excursion, vehicle lost its left front wheel. The consumer stated new tires had been installed on the vehicle at the end of April 2008. The police report stated all of the lug nut studs were intact. Ohio traffic crash report # 10-0604-91. Updated 05/03/10.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Excursion. While driving 45 mph, the contact noticed that the wheels were losing air. He tested the rims by submerging them in water and concluded that stress cracks were present. The company replaced the rims. On another occasion, while driving, the rim blew apart on the highway. The contact pulled onto the side of the road and had the vehicle towed. The manufacturer requested that he return the rim to have it inspected and later stated that the defect was caused by the contact. The manufacturer will not return the rim unless the contact provides his insurance information so they can file a claim on his behalf. The current mileage was 126,000 and failure mileage was 124,000.
At 50,000 miles, about one year agothere was a load screeching sound coming from the front end of my vehicle and the stering began to fail and the car began to weave. I was driving approximately 70 mph on highway 93 30 miles north of wickenburg, az. By the time I got my car stopped the the left front wheel was smoking and extremely hot. I had the vehicle towed to sanderson Ford and had to replace the axle spindle, wheel bearing, hub and wheel. Ford told me this was not under any warranty or recall. I have my vehicle again at sanderson Ford in glendale, az with a front end noise and I find that the same problem is now on the right wheel and everything needs to be replaced due to a bad bearing and scored spindle. Concidentally one of my customers came in who has a 2002 Ford f-350 and when I told him about my problem he advised that he has had the same problem on his vehicle. His name is jim smith at 602-432-8115, if you wish to verify this. I feel this is an extremely serious condition as the likelihood is high that the wheel could come off and cause a serious accident resulting in death or injury.