I have a 2000 ford expedition. There are many electrical issues with this car. I understand that it is due to water and moisture getting into the gem. The biggest issue from this is the child safety door locks do not engage sometimes. I have two small children that ride in the back and this is a huge safety issue that I feel should be recalled before a serious (or even fatal) accident occurs. The gem can be replaced but this continues to happen as long as the moisture can drain into it. We have been battling this problem for years with no results.
2000 Ford Expedition electrical complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition eddie bauer. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway it caught fire. The fire started under the hood and 90% of the vehicle was burned. The windshield exploded and the interior of the vehicle was completely destroyed. No one was injured. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. The fire department observation report stated that the cause of the fire was under the hood and it was electrical. The insurance company was contacted and stated that there was nothing they could do for him. The ford dealer was contacted and informed him that someone would contact him after september 4, 2010. The ford manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 196,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. Whenever it rained, the contact noticed that the warning lights would continue to illuminate off and on. The contact also noticed that when the key was taken out of the ignition all of the electrical components would continue to function and could not be turned off unless the battery was disconnected. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the failure could not be reproduced. There were no prior warnings. The failure and current mileages were 180,000.
Serious electrical malfunctions consisting of fan blowing without vehicle being started, radio going on and off, 4x4 light blinking, clicking noises, starter trying to start the vehicle while already started, popping noises, windows working and not working. Battery being drained. All this after snowstorm.
I have a 2000 ford expedition xlt and went to unlock it this morning with the keyless entry remote, the radio came on along with the ABS, airbag, service engine soon lights came on and wouldn't go off. The radio is still on right now. I looked on the internet to see if anyone had the same episode and much to my surprise, there are many problems with the 98' - 02' model expeditions. We recently had alot of rain and I think that is where the problem is coming from. I'm just glad I had another vehicle to drive today.
Water leaking into fuse box after heavy rain storm. Sizzling noise and smoke eminating from fuse box.
I own a 2000 ford expedition. I am have continuing electrical problems. Initially, about 1 month after purchasing my vehicle, whenever it rained my electrical system would go haywire. The 4x4 lights would blink on and several other warnings lights including a clicking noise. I would take my key out of the ignition and the blower motor would continue to blow without the key in. When driving the radio, odometer and clock would go on and off at random times. I was told the windshield was leaking into the gem module and fuse box and I had to have a new windshield put in as well as the gem module replaced. I did this and the truck was okay for a few months. More electrical problems involving the ABS light on the dash, the 4x4 light, the battery light as well as the battery control showing low. The blower continues to turn on when the key is removed as well as the running board lights remaining on. I have had to disconnect and replace the battery several times. I am concerned this is a safety issue first and foremost because of the ABS light as well as fire hazard. Ford has refused to address these continual electrical problems.
On 1/1/2010 - my 2000 ford expedition burst into flames. The car had been running well with no major problems. I had just parked the car and my son and I went inside to a store. About 5 minutes later the store manager remarked that there was a car on fire. It was my car. The smoke and flames were coming out of the hood on the driver side closer to the windshield. Luckily no one was hurt. Weather was not an issue as it was very cold outside, around 20 degrees. I know that in the past there have been issues with ford suvs bursting into flames due to faulty switch-related fires. I took my car in when I received the recall notice and got the fix. So I am really perplexed and angry that this happened and even more so since my 9 year old was with me! My family and I could have been really hurt! The fire department and police have ruled out any foulplay based on their report.
Sudden electrical issues resulting after rain. Radio played without key or ignition turned on in morning. Vehicle attempted to crank with key out of ignition would not stop until battery terminal removed. Radio would shut down when engaged in drive, returned when gear shift moved to park or reverse windshield wipers turn over when ignition initially turned.
2000 ford expedition eb 5.4lt 4x4 , speed control defect, when driving vehicle gets too hot , a lot of electrical defects like , signal lights , radio lights , mirrors , miles counter, won't work , I check every fuse and relays all ok, A/C problems etc .
While at work I received a phone call telling me our 2000 ford expedition was on fire and almost igniting our home. No one had driven the truck for 3 days but apparently according to the deputy fire marshal the fire was started in the engine compartment, most likely attributable to a faulty switch associated with cruise control braking.
Our 2000 ford expedition exploded in our garage at approximately 8:45 a.m. We tried to push the car out of the garage and couldn't it caught our two-car garage and our children's room and bathroom. Smoke damage throughout the entire house.
Parked my truck around 8 pm on the 27th woke up around 5 am on the 28th to a large bang looked outside to see my 2000 ford expedition fully in volved in flames. Tires exploded sending molten rubber all over the side of my garage door threw a small crack underneath the garage into my brand new hard wood floors yet to be installed burning and ruining all of them also melted my daughters car seat inside the car, her basketball hoop by the car a tree next to it and all my belongings inside the car fire department and police were called. We had to evacuate our house because of smoke and possibility that fire was in the attic my children were traumatized by the incident.
I have a 2000 eddie bauer ford expedition when it rains hard I have problems with my electrical system eg; motor runs when car is turned off, odometer comes on and off, 4x4 light flashes on and off... Dealer informed me that the problems stems from a windshield leak, the leak has been repaired by a windshield professional, he then informed me that I need to replace my gem module and fuse box. I'm concerned of possible fire. I only have one car my children lives might be in danger. Ford needs too take care of this problem. These are major defects that needs too be address. Ford motor company faulty or defective designs that has caused this leakage that's causing electrical problems to the gem module and fuse box is putting not only me but other drivers in danger also.
I own a 2000 for expedition and have had nothing but expensive problems. First the caps on the spark plugs go bad everytime it gets washed or goes through puddles on the road. Then when it rains water seeps into some control box and causes the radio and air to run when the vehicle is turned off and the key removed, it will even go as far as engaging the anti theft so it won't start. I have even lost control of the windshield wipers while driving, the rain drips on my feet and soaks the floor mat even if it just sitting. The latest issue is with an ejected spark plug which fortunately did not start a fire just leaving me stranded twice in one week. I am told there is no good fix for this problem and I am getting estimates as high as $3500. Most say that this vehicle has one design flaw after another and that ford only gives one excuse after another. So many people seem to have the same exact problems I can't help but to think the fault lies with ford. So many other things have gone wrong with it to fix them all would be replacing every part, wire, and device on it. I think it's just a lemon designed to create revenue. Surely some must have the power to investigate on behalf of the consumer.
I have a 2000 ford expedition. After a really bad rainstorm today my SUV started acting possessed. It has been working fine and now all of the sudden the headlights turn themselves off and on, when they car is off the key is not in the ignition. The fan/AC in the SUV runs while the vehicle is off and the key is not in the expedition. The whole electrical system is acting crazy, the SUV does things on its on even when the vehicle is off and the key is not in the ignition.I had been left stranded with my vehicle in the walmart parking lot with the light, gauges, and air turning itself on and off. I am a single mother and I am so scared to drive it when it drives because I am worried the electrical system could catch fire or I could get into an accident with my daughter in the vehicle.
2000 expedition windshield was replaced in november leak caused vehicle to do crazy things like try to start when I turned the headlights on with key out of ignition and had a burning smell. This morning vehicle wouldn't start after rain. After jump starting vehicle overdrive light on gearshifter handle was blinking and vehicle wouldn't go into gear feels like you're driving with brakes on. No problems moving in reverse. Problem started out of nowhere, also lights flicker when tried to jumpstart. Connected cables wouldn't start lights went dead repositioned cables lights came on after doing this for over an hour car finally started with the above noted problems.
My family and I were awaken in the middle of the night with our home fully engulfed in flames. It was determined by ford investigators and our local fire department that the fire originated from my ford expedition that was parked in the garage along with my wife's vehicle. It turned out there was a recall on a cruise switch on my vehicle. My wife or I never received any letter or phone call from ford notifying us of this dangerous condition. We were blessed to escape with our lives.
Our 2000 ford expedition was parked for 12 hours and then a fire started in the engine compartment on the driver's side near the brake master cylinder. In 2007, we had the cruise control replaced by a ford dealer due to the recall. The fire was quickly extinguished, however, the vehicle is totaled. Apparently the recall did not correct the fires.
I went out to my truck to start it and the radio was on. No keys in ignition. Starter engages while running in park and neutral. Wipers come on and off no keys in ignition. Locks and unlocks by itself no keys in ignition. While driving have to put in neutral to roll window down and up. All this happens when it rains or snows.
I was driving on the pennsylvania turnpike in a hard rain and the windshield wipers stopped working. I could not see and was forced to quickly brake and pull off of the road. This caused a car behind me to swerve out of control. Fortunately, there was not any physical accident. I am very concerned about the safety of this vehicle and feel like I can't drive the vehicle safely in the rain. Symptoms in the rain only: windshield wipers stop working. Radio, fan lights work intermittently. Clicking noises and fan running when vehicle is off and key is not in ignition. Very well documented issue on the internet. Due to leaky windshield which damages electrical system but ford has no recall since it is "not a safety issue". Case number from ford customer service - 0382221079.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. The windshield wipers, radio, rear windshield wiper, and interior lighting in the vehicle have all stopped working. The failures would occur on rainy days. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the failures were caused by the generic electronic module and the fuse box. Both of these components needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired, but the contact believes the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 125,000 and current mileage was 135,000.
Recurrent issue with my 2000 ford expedition. When it rains, the electrical system shorts out, causing the battery to drain, making it undriveable. Various electrical components go on and off without the key in the ignition, and some go out while driving. Extremely dangerous for windshield wipers to fail during a rainstorm!!! Sometimes, there is a burning smell coming from below the steering wheel.
I went to work on sunday morning,at 4:30 am I got off work and went by the wal mart to pick up a few things and went home from there, my husband was barbecuing so I left the garage up. It was super bowl sunday. Well we went in to catch some of the game, our neighbor came to the back door and said the truck in the garage is on fire,my said what and this was about a hour and a half after I gotten home. So my husband grabbed some shop towels and put out the fire and he got burned on his hand in the process of putting out the fire. Ford will not talk to us are return any calls. Im calling my lawyer...
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. While driving approximately 40 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate and the ABS indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. Immediately following, the odometer, heat, and radio became inoperable and the vehicle began idling loudly. Upon entering her driveway, the vehicle stalled. The brake pedal was depressed, but there was no reaction. The contact rear ended another vehicle in the driveway. The vehicle did not sustain any damages; however, the vehicle that was rear ended sustained damage to the rear bumper. There were no injuries or a police report. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop and the mechanic stated that water entered through the windshield and drained into the fuse box, which damaged the g.e.m module. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer stated that they were not liable for the repairs. The current and failure mileages were 120,000.
My 2000 ford expedition xlt out of the blue started acting bizarre. Come to find out the windshield seal had a leak which in turn destroyed my gem module and fuse box. According to others this is a problem that is out of hand. Ford needs to fix this and reseal all windshields, I don't have $1000+ to repair and have a vehicle I paid too much money for that is now sitting in my garage.
We recently had a snow storm in our area. After the storm our expedition started having problems. The first problem to occur was the front blower motor for the climate control would turn on high when the ignition was turned to the off position. I started researching this problem and started finding many similar stories on the internet. The next day many other problems popped up several dash light were flashing on and off, when this was happening you could here relays under the dash clicking on and off. When the truck was having its episode of flashing lights I found that my window controls and windshield wipers also did not work. I parked the car and turned it off that day and it had one more surprise for me. When the light switch was turned to the automatic day time running lights and the key was off you could here relays under the dash opening and closing at a fast rate. I turned the switch to off and it stopped. I talked to my stepfather who is a mechanic. He told me that he has seen this before he said it probably was my gem module, he said that this type of vehicle is prone to these modules malfunctioning. I did more research on line and found that a investigation was done on this issue by the federal safety agency the action number was ea05015 it was conducted in 2005. From the looks of it this has been a problem for a long time that has affected many people but still no action has been taken. This is one of two problems I have had with this otherwise good vehicle which is making it an unreliable and unsafe vehicle. How can I feel safe letting my family drive around in this vehicle when it rains or snows which is for the most part all the time in washington? In conclusion I hope this is taken seriously and will have some kind of impact on getting this problem solved not just for me but for all the owners of this vehicle with the same problem.
Leak in windshield area. Shorts out he fuse box and gem. Once this happens there are multiple electrical problems. Ford does not cover the cost for this obvious defect. Have heard and read of many other people with same issue. This can make the vehicle shut off while driving, windshield wipers to stop functioning, vehicle trying to start with know keys in it. It can effect all facets of the electrical system.
First the blower would turn on high after the key was turned off. Then the dash warning light would flash on and off along with relays. The the ABS relays would click on and off after key has been turned off. The wipers would stop will the vehicle was running. Now when the key is turned off and removed the car is still in the start position,radio,fuel inj.,heater,wipers. All stay on. The only way to keep battery from dying is to disconnect the negv. Post. Then the theft light flashes sometimes when battery is re-connected causing the car not to start. I have checked and replaced many relays. I am at a loss,what can I do?
Please reopen 1000's of emails to ford. Doors locking and unlock with children in back set. Gauge and lights not working correctly, windshield wipers not working correctly while it raining please don't make me have to die in an accident before you do something we bought this vehicle for safety. And no one will accept problem and we don't have money to fix ford screw up please read emails on this issue if you say there aren't any you lying to yourselves the federal safety agency action number : ea05015 the federal safety agency recall campaign number : n/a make / models : model/build years: ford / expedition 1999-2001 manufacturer : ford motor company component : electrical system exterior lighting visibility:windshield wiper/washer date investigation opened : october 13, 2005 date investigation closed : december 6, 2006.
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