2000 Ford Excursion seats problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the seats on the 2000 Ford Excursion — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The front right seat occupant had used the seat heater. The next day, the seat cover and cushion was burned through. The vehicle was parked in the driveway at home. Apparently the heating element caught fire.”
filed Feb 13, 2018
“Turned on my heated drivers seat as I left my driveway, shortly after I smelled something burning. Pulled into store parking lot, turned excursion off, got out, thinking it was something in the engine or brakes. Didn't find anything. Finished my day, arrived home and notice a blackish brown area on…”
filed Dec 15, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Seats problems in other Excursion years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Excursion | 3 | 3% |
| 2003 Excursion | 1 | 1% |
| 2001 Excursion | 3 | 1% |
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.