2002 Ford Excursion Body and structure Problems

“Large patches of paint topcoat peeling from vehicle roof, absolutely no evidence of primer having bonded/ adhering to separated topcoat, peeled paint is identical on both sides, obviously primer intended to integrate topcoat with substrate was faulty and not acceptable.”

“2002 Ford Excursion. Rear glass shattered and fell on the ground when our child attempted to close the rear glass and the two rear gates in the incorrect order. This is a design defect and poses a significant risk to humans should the rear glass fall onto a person while attempting to close the rear glass and gates. …”

“My 2002 Ford Excursion had a total brake failure resulting in a near fatal situation. When the vehicle was towed to the Ford dealership, they found a manufacturing defect. The plastic wheel well liner on the front left wheel was positioned against the metal brake line from the ABS pump and from the vehicle motion the liner had worn a hole in the metal line causing total failure of the brake system. This is a very serious design defect that needs immediate attention.”

“The contact owns a 2002 Ford Excursion. While parked, the vehicle accelerated without warning and crashed into the front of another vehicle. The dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. The vehicle was taken to a second dealer who replaced the throttle cable. The failure has not occurred since the replacement was made. The current mileage is 95,000 and failure mileage was 94,300. The consumer provided an eyewitness statement, freeport police repor, various articles pertaining to the defect, and the repair invoice. …”

“While driving 70 MPH consumer activated both rear windows, as soon as the windows were lowered, the vehicle started to shake violently, it was difficult to control vehicle, when the windows were closed the shaking stopped. . Consumer contacted the manufacture and was informed that all the excursions are that way.”