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2001 Ford Excursion Steering Problems

Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2001 Ford Excursion has 9 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2001 Ford Excursion

Tires
55
Engine
50
Powertrain
18
Suspension
14
Electrical
11
Brakes
11
Steering
9
Speed Control
8
Airbags
6
Structure
5
Seat Belts
5
Lights
4
Other
3
Visibility
3

9

Complaints

0

Recalls

2

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Steering Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 20, 2023STEERINGTie rod end broke in half. Tie rod fell to the ground
Oct 1, 2012STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXCURSION. WHILE MAKING A TURN AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARD...
Jul 20, 2011STEERINGRIGHT SIDE TIE ROD END CAME OUT OF COUPLER DUE TO WORN THREADS. HAPPENED IMMEDIATELY UPON LEAVING H...
Mar 1, 2010STEERINGTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2001 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS DIFFICULT TO STE...
Jul 18, 2009STEERINGMY HUSBAND WAS DRIVING OUR 2001 FORD EXCURSION WITH MYSELF AND OUR 19 MONTH OLD BABY DOWN THE HIGHWA...
Apr 15, 2005STEERINGI HAVE A 2001 FORD EXCURSION. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT THE STEERING STABILIZER IS LOCATED TOO LOW IN THE...
Nov 22, 2004STEERINGWHILE DRIVING AT 50 MPH TIE ROD FELL OFF. STEERING WHEEL BECAME DEFECTIVE. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TO...
Jan 15, 2003STEERINGWHILE DRIVING TO A BOOK STORE, A STEERING INPUT WAS MADE TO AVOID A TRACTOR IN THE ROAD. AT THIS PO...
Feb 12, 2002STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULICWHEN BRAKING AT VERY SLOW SPEEDS CONSUMER IS UNABLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL, LIKE POWER STEERING GOE...

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