Ford Excursion Lighting problems by year

The inter lights stay on anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour after you turn truck off, the low range 4x4 will not disengage until you back up for about 1/2 mile electrical system keeps turning the truck off shows battery light then glow plug light shuts engine off and have to jump the truck then it runs for 45 minutes and jump it again

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford excursion. While driving at an unknown speed, the exterior lights failed without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 11v352000 (exterior lighting). The failure mileage was 198,000.

While checking "all" lights prior to a road trip, I found that my exterior "parking" lights failed to work. I checked for any recalls and found one dated july 13 2011 nhtsa # 11v352000 and ford recall # 11c18. I took the vehicle to my ford dealer who said he could not find a recall on my vehicle. I was quoted a price of, min: $130.00 To diagnostic the problem and find the cure. I'm under the impression this is a "safety recall" for my vehicle, for failure to meet federal motor vehicle safety standard # 108 "lamps, reflective devices, associated equipment, and strongly feel it is fords irresponsibility to repair this problem as per the recall listed above. *Tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford excursion. While at a traffic light the contact was informed that the exterior brake lights were not illuminated when the brake pedal was depressed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 11v352000 (exterior lighting:brake lights) that may be related to the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included in the recall. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 154,000.

Excursion was bought 7-01 approximately 3months after purchase head lamp switch broke off. Took truck into dealer and was told this was not covered under warranty and would be 190.00 To fix. Upon research found that the 2000 model excursion had a recall for this same problem [nhtsa recall no. 01V075/ford recall no. 01S09] the part no. For the 2000 and 2001 has been replaced. It would be logical to me if the part number for the 2000 excursion and the 2001 excursion are the same then they both should be recalled. ...

The dome light on the 2002 ford escape 3.0L caused burning on the sunroof sliding cover when the cover was opened. This has the potential to starting a fire, although now therewas only a slow burn. *Ak

The headlight switch broke which stopped the headlights from turning on. This made it difficult to see the road, and prevented other drivers from seeing the vehicle.*Ak

Interior lights will not go out. This started happening out of nowhere one day. It is a serious safety issue for night driving. I was told it needs an instrument cluster panel and door latch with estimated cost of over $700.00. Ford said it's not under warranty. This vehicle was purchased new. I suspect this is a defect in many excursions. I have been driving 38 years and have never experienced or heard of a problem of this nature. This is not a wear and tear issue. I believe it is a defective part. Also, power seat on drivers side has now stopped working.*Ak

Headlight switch knob snapped off. Called ford parts counter at my local dealership and was advised that this was occuring a lot in 2001 model excursion and f250 models which both use the same switch. Employee stated that he had received numerous calls requesting the knob. Searched the internet and found that the 2000 model excursion had a recall for this same problem [nhtsa recall no. 01V075/ford recall no. 01S09] the 2000 model and the 2001 model appear to me to have the same headlight switch as the reacall notification did not start until march 26, 2001. *La

Consumer stated that the knob that turned on and off the head lamps broke off. Consumer spoke to the dealership that he take the vehicle, and was told that this happened a lot. Also, there was a recall on the 2000 model, but not on the 2001 model, altough both had the same design. *Ak

While driving in inclement weather headlights were very dim. As a result, driver nearly had a collision due to lack of visibility. *Ak

While traveling, the owner has noticed that the headlights are not aimed correctly. When approaching oncoming traffic the headlights blind drivers. The dealerships has service the vehicle three times with no change in condition.*Ak

Re: high intensity headlights and high-mounted suv/truck headlights dear nhtsa: please do something about the proliferation of dangerous and annoying high intensity headlights, and high-mounted headlights on suv's and trucks. For anyone driving a normal car, these lights create major glare and safety problems. I suggest banning the high intensity headlights in this country (the regular halogen lights are a good balance between light generation and not blinding other drivers) and forcing the suv manufacturers to move the headlights lower on the front of suv's so that they do not blind oncoming or preceding drivers. Thank you! *Nlm

Truck has been into ford twice, with a third appointment on 10/30/01, systems have failed 4 times now while vehicle has been traveling at highway speed. Headlights and running lights have not been on to notice if they to are affected. *Ak