The radio would turn on and off without the key in the ignition, the starter tries to start the vehicle without the key in the ignition. While driving down the road the interior lights flicker and the headlights will turn on and off randomly. Automatic door locks will not always work.
1999 Ford Expedition electrical complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. The contact stated that water penetrated the vehicle causing the general electrical module, and fuse box, to corrode. The vehicle started on its own and caused the radio, heater, and all other electrical functions to fail. The vehicle was taken to the dealer numerous times for the failure. The dealer replaced the electrical module and the fuse box several times. The windshield was replaced, but the dealer wasn't able to locate determine where the water penetrated the vehicle. The manufacturer took a report 0478403130 and advised the contact to take the vehicle back to the dealer. The failure mileage was 30,000. The current mileage was 135,000. Updated 3/8/11 *cn updated 11/28/11
My 1999 ford expedition went up in flames last night (june 26) in my driveway. I had driven the truck home, turned it off and walked inside to go to bed. Approximately fifteen minutes later, I was awoken to my car having seven foot flames coming from the hood. The fire department was called and we began trying to fight the fire. The truck is a total loss. I bought this vehicle in may of 2008 and I understand that there was a recall on this vehicle. I was never notified of any recall.
When it rains my 1999 ford expedition turned on the lights all by itself , and then proceeded to try and crank itself with no key. Radio and air comes on by themselves, clicking noise under dash , found several complaints saying that it is a leak in the windshield causing the computer to get wet.
Our battery died because the air fan inside the car would not shut off. Once I got car jump started noticed that many electrical devices were either not working or turning on and off by themselves. These problems continued after I replaced battery. I took it to the dealership and was told that the windshield in 1999 ford expedition leaked causing electrical shortages in most electrical components in the car. And would cost $1000.00 to fix and the windshield would need to be replaced for another $200.00. After researching this I have found that this is a well known problem in this model but no recall has been established.
Unusual circumstances such as window switch working the wipers, digital odometer going off and on, brakes working the interior dome lights,blower motor for heater coming on without a key even in the ignition,door locks don't engage until moving for a minute or two,after blower motor kicked on without a key, took to shop and they said water had gotten in the power dist. Box and floorboard had moisture also. Will cost me over 700.00 but I cant afford to fix on my 600.00 disability check I get a month. Thanks ford!!!
1999 ford expedition. Suv has been random electrical anomalies over the past month from today. Gauges, interior fans, and lights would stay on when the ignition would bee in the off position and key removed. Upon inspection from a local ford dealership service department, it has been noted from them that corrosion of the general electrical module and fuse box are the cause, most likely from a water leak from the front windshield. Improper information from dash consoles can lead to stalls on roadways or improper driving due to improper information received from the instrument panel. In my case, it is limited to battery drain, improper fuel readings, windshield wiper failure, and failure to start. In the end it is mainly a resemblance to odi complaint ea05-015.
1999 ford expedition windshield leaks and shorts out electrical system. Happens when unattended often and turns on lights and other systems so battery goes dead. Had ford dealer repair one year ago and problem has returned.
Electrical system malfunctioning on 1999 ford expedition. Lights, door lock, windows, air conditioning, radio, flashers, lights, gauges.
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. The contact stated that she previously experienced failures with the battery losing power and the vehicle shutting off without warning. The battery was replaced three times, but the failure was not corrected. On may 16, 2009, while driving approximately 30 MPH, the battery lost power and the windshield wiper washer released fluid. Within seconds, the vehicle shut off. The dealer stated that the gem module was corroded. The manufacturer filed report number 0481541389 and stated that there was no recall; therefore, they would not assist. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 80,000 and current mileage was 130,000.
Water leaks in the windshield causing blower motor to stay on after ignition is on, randomly tries to start when key is not even in ignition, lights blink, could cause fire.
It started off with a beeping, that happened once and a while. I also noticed when the defroster was turned on black dust like stuff would blow out. Then one day my husband and I heard the expedition trying to start. No keys in the ignition, no one in the truck! My husband had to disable the battery to get it to stop. We were going to take it to the ford dealer,but when we started it, it continued to try and turn over. Therefore my husband had to disconnect the battery again and we had to pay for a truck hauler to take it to the ford dealer. While at the dealer we told them it couldn't be started, because of it trying to turn over, but apparently they did let it run and now we have starter problems. Also they had the windshield seal replaced, but it still leaks. We will be taking it back to them to have their repairs repaired. It's a shame, I was so proud of my SUV, now I just don't know.
Vehicle fire of ford expedition - total loss.
Car on board computer had to be replaced.
Windshield leaked into fuse box and gem module, growing a fungus and needing replacement, creating electrical functions to turn on and off at will with the potential of causing a fire.
Electrical system had intermittent failures, lights going on and off, dash lights flashing, radio going on and off, ammeter fluctuating.
Unwanted electrical activity that can result in fires. Radio, wipers and HVAC blower turn on spontaneously when vehicle ignition is off. Burning rubber smell sometimes.
Every time it rains. When SUV is parked and turned off the wipers come on. Headlamps and flashers go on and off. Radio turns on and off. Vehicle tries to start itself without key in the ignition. Battery discharges.
I own a 1999 ford expedition truck, this truck caught on fire and blew up tuesday october 2, 2007 at approximately 7:02 pm. I had just finished parking the truck 7 minutes prior to it catching on fire and blowing up. The vehicle is now of no use. *tr the consumer stated wrote ford twice about the defect but ford informed him there was nothing they could do due to the extensive damage on the vehicle. New jersey incident report. Updated 11/06/07
Started my vehicle and heard a loud noise followed by a steady popping noise. I opened the hood and found the rear spark plug on the passenger side had been blown out of the engine. I have since read hundreds of other complaints of this occurring, some causing fires.
My ford expedition caught on fire on 4th of june 2007. In my driveway at 5 am - my garage was burned and the car was a crisp.
After going through a car wash electrical system on my 99' ford expedition started to malfunction. All gauges going back and forth violently many warning lights illuminating loud clicking and popping noises like shorting out noises in fuse box area. Battery died shortly after while in traffic heading home leaving me stranded could have caused an accident. Replaced old battery with new one and still experiencing electrical failures. Vehicle is still sitting to this day!
I sent you an e-mail about a week ago bringing to your attention to this safety issue with ford trucks. What happens is in a hard rain water comes into the fuse panel, it shorts out, the gem shorts out, the PCM shorts out, > > you smell an electrical burning smell, all gauges start going crazy and truck cuts out instantly! This has happened to our family -once pulling out into oncoming traffic (during a hard rain) the truck stopped running instantly. Got someone to jump start the vehicle. The second time at least six months later, again in hard rain - same situation this time my husband was 170 miles away. This time he smelled an electrical burning smell. After smelling this he got out of the truck and pulled out the battery in fear of what was next. Later put the battery back in however, this time a jump wouldn't work . He got a "new" battery and that didn't work either. The truck has been towed to the nearest ford dealer lake ford in lewistown, pa. Here's what they say. The fuse panel has to be replaced it was shorted out along with the gem, and the PCM. With all that totaling over $800.00. And just yesterday I talked to lake ford and they informed me their going to put in a new alternator and it also needs a new instrument panel due to it was burned out also. (approx $700.00) and they tell us that even after all of the above is fixed the trucks radio and air bags! Will not work they too were shorted internally. So when we get our truck back and paying over $1,500 we will have no airbags! All due to a ford manufacturing error.(windshields not sealed properly). Even more important than the dollars we will have to pay. What will happen to the next person will they be able as lucky as us and avoid a serious accident? I have brought this to the attention of the ford motor vehicle company several times and they are failing to address it. There should be a safety recall put in on these ford trucks right away.
Many ford trucks have a "water intrusion" problem leading to serious safety issues. Some of their windshields are not sealed properly -in a hard rain water leaks into the fuse box causing an electrical burning, causing the vehicle to stop running instantly! Ford is aware of this and is failing to address it.
I have a 1999 ford expedition eddie bauer 4x4 that has all the symptoms of your investigation #ea05015. I took my vehicle in while it was still under warranty and I was denied a claim for them to fix it at my local dealer because they said that the cause was due to moisture and it was not covered by under warranty. This sounded to me to be a manufacturing defect and felt it should have been fixed by them. During that time I had to replace my transmission and transfer case which are controlled in some way by the gem module so I am told. I have not been able to fix the gem and fuse box to this date due to the high cost that was presented to me. I am not certain of the actual date this took place but it was identified while the vehicle was still under warranty.
Events leading up to failure: (1) started with fog light switch not working. (3) took it in for service and was told the windshield was leaking and shorted the switch. Service attempted to correct leak by leaving windshield in place and providing more sealant. (1) leak in windshield discovered to persist after battery drained due to radio and various electrical functions would continue even without the key in the ignition. Most recently, the starter would repeatedly attempt to start the engine randomly after the engine was started and even while the key was out of the ignition! (2) with this uncontrolled electrical activity battery drain was causing stranding and the most recent occurrence the smell of an electrical fire was noted. (3) the car was taken immediately to a ford dealership for service, where currently the gem module and fuse box are getting replaced as well as the windshield to fix the leak - I was told that the original windshield cannot be re-sealed as it will break when removed. I don't have VIN with me at this very moment, but can submit it later. What does oem mean next to the defective elements I've listed?
Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked in the driveway with the ignition turned off, flames erupted from underneath the hood and engine compartment area without warning. The fire department was alerted, and extinguished the fire. The police were also alerted, and a report was taken. There was extensive fire damage; an insurance adjustor deemed the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was not alerted.
1999 ford expedition burned in garage, destoying garage and damaging house. Not driven for over 12 hours. Burned so badly investigators could not determine how it started. Recall was done for cruise control switch.
During driving of vehicle all gauges went to zero, lights wouldn't work, radio went out, AC went out, windows, etc. Replaced the battery and it worked fine for 1 day. Put in a new battery and all of the lights started flashing on and off with a clicking noise coming from the fuse box. Replaced the alternator and tried to hook up battery. Vehicle started doing the same thing. Now we are looking at having to replace the gem and fuse box due to water/moisture. Isn't there something we can do about this? It is obviously a problem as you can see from other complaints.
While driving a loud "pop" was heard followed by an exhaust-type sound emanating from engine compartment. Vehicle was driven 4 blocks to our home where inspection revealed the blown plug.
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