TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE IN REVERSE, THE CONTACT HEARD A SNAP NOISE FROM THE STEERING SYSTEM AND IMMEDIATELY, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED. THE CONTACT OBSERVED THE VEHICLE AND DISCOVERED THAT THE STEERING SHAFT WAS FRACTURED IN HALF FROM THE STEERING LINKAGE. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
2004
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXCURSION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TURBO CHARGER ON THE DIESEL ENGINE BROKE. THIS WAS CAUSED BY A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE ENGINE. THERE WAS A 100,000 MILE WARRANTY ON THE VEHICLE AND THE FORD MANUFACTURER WOULD NOT HONOR IT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 78,318.