2004 Ford Excursion Steering Problems

“Driving on level streets, highways, experienced intermittent ghost steering inputs resulting in vehicle maneuvering severely left or right. Also, no auto-recovery from 90 degree cornering turn. Vehicle would continue in turn direction until severe steering wheel input by driver. At highway speeds, vehicle would intermittently pull left or right (non-dependent on driver input), until finally needing severe corrective steering wheel input to maintain lane. Corrective inputs of 1/4 turn or more needed 100% of time. …”

“The contact owns a 2004 Ford Excursion. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 MPH, the engine stalled without warning and failed to restart. The steering wheel was turned and a loud pop was heard. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, who informed the contact that a component of the steering box was fractured. The vehicle was scheduled for repairs. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.”