2000 Ford Excursion tires problems
184 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 2000 Ford Excursion — 35% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Michelin Defender LTX M/S size 265/75R16. 4 new tires installed less than 60 days and 1,800 miles by Costco before incident. Tire air pressure checked prior to a trip. On the trip, 1 tire rapidly deflated without warning on the freeway in Arizona. Barely had enough time to pull off the freeway and…”
filed Jan 26, 2022
“Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford excursion equipped with firestone steeltex tires, size: 385/65-r18 (na). While driving 70 mph, the tread on the tires separated and the contact lost control of the vehicle. As a result, a crash occurred and three occupants sustained major and minor injuries. One…”
filed Mar 7, 2018
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Excursion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 Excursion | 2 | 3% |
| 2004 Excursion | 6 | 6% |
| 2003 Excursion | 10 | 9% |
| 2002 Excursion | 27 | 21% |
| 2001 Excursion | 57 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2000 Ford Excursion
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.