Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. The windshield leaked when it rained and caused an electrical failure in the gem box. The failure mileage was 85,000. The engine remained on after the contact removed the key from the ignition. The dealer replaced the gem box. However, they did not reseal the windows to prevent it from leaking. The current mileage was 97000.
2000 Ford Expedition electrical complaints
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Tl* - the contact called regarding 2000 ford expedition. The contact stated that he had driven the vehicle earlier and approximately 3-4 hours later the contact noticed that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated the fire department extinguished the fire. The fire department took pictures of the vehicle. The contact stated that some of the vinyl siding on his home was damaged by the fire. There were no injuries. The contact stated he received the recall notice in nov 2006. He had attempted to get the recall work done, however the ford dealer did not have any available appointments. The manufacturer has denied the claim stating the consumer did not respond to the recall letter. The current and failure mileage was 90,000 miles.
I own a 2000 ford expedition. Within the last month, I would turn the key to crank my truck and no sound. Nothing would turn on. The electrical, totally dead. I would jump it off and it ran fine for 2 days and then the same would happen again. I have researched this problem and have found that a leaking windshield is the problem. It is leaking and causing my gem module and fuse box to get wet. This can cause a fire as everyone knows as well as unwanted electrical activity when the truck is unattended. It is also affecting my radio which will not turn on then turn on by itself. This is a manufacturing defect and I have read where many expedition owners are having the same problem with windshield leakage causing no starts and electrical problems. This should be fixed at fords expense considering it was not the fault of the owner ford has a manufacturing issue with their windshields. As you must know this is a fire hazard that could result in the death of innocent people. It is a defect from ford motor company that needs to be recalled now to prevent further damage or possible death by fire. If ford stands by their products this would be a good time to prove that to their loyal customers.
I have had many of the same complaints as those listed on the net. Wipers coming on at any given time, speedometer not working, lights on radio not working, wipers come on when I try to let the driver window down. There are some other things as well. Have not taken to shop yet, but will soon.
I took my 2000 ford expedition xlt in to huntington beach ford to be serviced due to r.p.m. Fluctuation and a service engine soon light. They conducted a diagnosis and stated I would need a I.a.c. Part. The new I.a.c. Did not fix the problem so I took it back to h.b. Ford and they stated I would need a d.p.f.e. Sensor. I had them replace that which did not fix the problem because the service engine light illuminated and the r.p.m. Fluctuation was still evident. I went back to h.b. Ford and they diagnosed a new throttle body. I gave them the o.k. To replace the throttle body. They called me a couple days later to inform me that that did not solve your problem so I will need to pay an extra $400 for a diagnostic fee so they can check all the wiring. The manager has stated they believe it is coming from the wiring system? Why do I have to pay for everything else when they cannot pinpoint the problem?
Electrical problems on 2000 ford expedition. Blinker lights inop. Speedometer tuning on and off, radio station/clock lights don't work. Radio sometimes wont work. Rear windshield wipers don't work.
I took our 2000 ford expedition (eddie bauer ed.) into joplin ford lincoln mercury because of various electrical abnormalities. Including but not limited to: wipers stopping while driving(1-20-07). I had the dealership run computer diagnostics to tell me what the source of the problems was. I was informed that "wds performed diagnostic tests found central junction box, and gem module causing concern, water intrusion caused by leaking windshield." total estimate to repair between $885 and $948 (depending on whether windshield could be reused). I declined to have repairs made (couldn't afford it) but pre-paid ($503.04 for parts and diagnostics) so that I could do the work myself. It was during an internet search for "gem module" that I happened upon this (the federal safety agency) website. I've read all of the complaints (expedition electrical problems) and realized that mine is not an isolated case, but quite common. I went on to read ( ea05015) by the odi and documents. Unless they were not published, there are several flaws in the report. 1. Is it possible that wipers failing is not widespread; but, the result of faulty production at one plant? The report I saw doesn't indicate that any discernment was attempted in this regard. 2. The leak was in the upper left corner of the windshield behind the support column. It was out of sight, contrary to ford's ascertion. 3. Odi's rational for not recommending a recall is that not enough percentage could be established as a result of service records and customer complaints to nhsta. It would be interesting to contact some of the owners that had gem problems and leaks; and ask them if they had their wipers stop... Because, though I reported the wipers to the service manager, what was shown on the repair order is, "...a c/s the blower fan runs on high when the key is shut off. Heard clicking noise from the ABS when the veh is shut off..." maybe just a mistake, maybe not.
1. Vehicle operating normally, stalled and would not start on interstate. 2. Gem failed due to water, carpet and behind firewall wet. Potentially fatal due to total immobilization of vehicle. Towed. 3. Gem and fuse box replaced, see below looks like the federal safety agency investigation and engineering study started. 39 cases reported the federal safety agency action number : pe05033 the federal safety agency recall campaign number : n/a make : ford model: expedition manufacturer : ford motor company year : 2000 component : electrical system date investigation opened : june 15, 2005 date investigation closed : open summary: complainants allege that when it rains or snows, water leaks into the vehicle around the windshield. The water seeps into the fuse box and ford's gem (generic electronic module) causing the wipers and other electrical components to malfunction. The gem controls multiple functions, including, among other things, wipers and lighting.
On january 16, 2007 my wife drove our 2000 eddie bauer expedition to work as usual parked n a covered parking garage and went to work. At the end of the day she attempted to start her car and it was totally dead and would not start. She therefore had to get jump started in order to get home. On 1-17-07 I took the vehicle to a certified ford service department and had them evaluate and diagnose the problem. Seems that the gem and cjb were water damaged and creating significant electrical shorts throughout the vehicles operating system. When the car was turned off the fan motor would actually continue to blow even with the keys out of the ignition. Also the car at times would not turn off with the key. You can take the key out of the ignition and the car would still run. Anyway, the dealer indicates that the windshield would have to be replaced and sealed as this was the source of the water damage. I questioned the validity of the diagnosis and the service advisor indicated that they were working on 2 more trucks with the same problem. The total cost of the repair is going to be $1150 to replace the windshield the gem and cjb. I have been reading up on this problem and fine that this problem is pretty wide spread in ford expeditions and want to make my particular situation a matter of record with the federal safety agency in an effort to add to the number of consumers experiencing this problem. My vehicle has a long history of electrical problems which were corrected under a extended warranty. I am certain that this windshield leak problem is the source of my long standing problems.
It started last winter the wipers would fail when it rained and then we came out and the radio and dash was on and the keys were no where near the ignition. Now after the last rain my husband turned on the headlights and my car tried to turn over!!! What next, we are not sure how to correct it but im afraid to drive it. What happens when the wipers fail and I have no visibility. It is a 2000 ford expedition, ford really needs a recall this is dangerous.
Leak in driver side windshield which leaks into fuse box causing several electrical problems, engine revs on its own, starts by itself, windshields wipers turn on and off, radio works than turns off, head lights turn off while driving note have had it into dealership and repaired and it still doing the problems, was told by the tech it was a leak and they would not be able to guarantee the work. Happens every time it snows or rains heavily.
Rain or snow causes multiple failures in the electrical system. Most recently, the blower fan failed to operate while the vehicle was running. Once the ignition was switched off the blower fan would run. In addition, the wipers and radio would only work when the truck was in park or neutral. Needless to say that I had to pull over and wipe the inside of the windshield. This is the 3rd year in a row that these issues have occurred. I would like to add my name to the list of vehicles that have this problem with the leaking windshield. The federal safety agency defect investigation #ea05015.
My 2000 ford expedition leaks from the windshield during heavy rains, and water comes into the cabin area. The water also has caused my gem (general electronic module) to malfunction, making my HVAC blower to spontaneously turn on after I turn off the vehicle and remove the key from the ignition. This causes my battery to run down. I would expect that this kind of malfunction could lead to more serious problems and possible fires due to unwanted electrical activity.
2000 ford expedition caught fire in our driveway on 10.08.2006 after being parked for12+ hrs. Fire damaged the truck heavily and a vehicle parked next to it and also damaged the rear of the garage door, roof soffit, and nearby fence. Fire was extinguished by local fire dept. No personal injuries occured.
After the truck 100,000 miles service and was giving a green on all areas of ford quality report, I had to take the car back three days later after it rain our area, I was told the coil needed to be replaced. Since the truck was not driving properly I had no choice but to have the coil replace. It worked for another three weeks until we had another down pour of rain, while driving I heard continuous beeps a minute or two later there was a burn smell in the truck it seems to come from under the dashboard on the driver side, being scared I had to park the truck and have it tow. I am now being told by the dealer that there is a water leak from the windshield which has caused a short with the electrical system and the cost would be $1400 to have it replace. This truck have had regular service every 3000 to 5000 miles since we bought it, this truck have not been involve in any accident.
2000 ford expedition parked for more than 3 hours. Noticed white smoke coming from under hood. Strong smell of 'electrical fire'. We were able to smolder before flames ignited and before fire department arrived. The origin was, very obviously, the scds. It was melted and smoking.
Special message #15773 these problems have existed for years. And although I have taken my vehicle in to have correct these problems, at no time did any service personnel reference the above message, or fix my vehicle in accordance with prescribed guidelines. The following is a summary of the services performed on my vehicle that are a direct result of this problem. I will be more than happy to provide copies of these documented services upon request.*dec 2000: my husband and I purchased our vehicle in washington with 13,000 miles on it while on christmas leave from germany, and our truck sat in storage until our return in sep 2001. We then drove our vehicle from california to our new duty station at fort belvoir, virginia.*jan 2002: we had issues with the electrical and transmission modular. We took the vehicle to the world of ford dealership in arlington, virginia. They replaced the power train control modular, airbag light, and the check engine light, and reprogrammed the gem modular. The odometer reading at this time was 26,795 miles. Fortunately, the vehicle was still under warranty.*jul 2002: I took the truck back to world of ford in arlington, virginia for the following problems: transmission slipping, check engine light, airbag lights, and ABS lights. Ford said they could not duplicate problems. The vehicle was still covered under warranty with an odometer reading of 30,481 miles. Again, although the ford special message had been released in april of 2002, at no time was it mentioned to me as a possible source for these problems.*sep 2004: I went back to world of ford with the same problems mentioned above, plus the trip meter/odometer was blinking in and out. They replaced the LED and electrical connections under the driver seat, and fixed the lights on the dash.
2000 expedition horn failed. *ts when the horn failed to operate an accident occurred and the air bags failed to deploy. On a previous occasion, the consumer experienced problems with the cruise control and the ABS. The consumer stated the cruise control has been replaced 4 times and the horn was replaced 3 times. The consumer believed the continued failures of the ABS and horn were due to an electrical short in the wiring.
We first noticed a problem when it was raining. The airbag light would intermittently come on. Then we also started to notice that the heater / A/C fan would continue to run after the vehicle was shut off. On sunday 4/30/06, I was driving in the rain on a freeway & the wiper light started to come on & the airbag light was on. Every once in a while, the wipers would not work properly. On my way home, again on the freeway in the rain, the wiper light & the 4x4 light would flash off & on at the same time & again, the at times the wipers would not work properly. The next morning as I drove to work, again in the rain, only the 4x4 light was flashing & the rear wiper would not work. Also, the front wipers did not work intermittently. I specificity recall turning the heater fan off that morning before leaving the vehicle. After work, I attempted to unlock my vehicle w/the remote unlock & it would not unlock. I manually unlocked the vehicle & the dash lights were on. It looked like I had not turned the key off all of the way, but I did! And the vehicle would not start. I had to walk a couple of miles to my husband's work & he had to take his lunch early to bring me home. Ford had better get a recall out on this. Not only is it very inconvenient, but when your wipers don't work in the rain, it is very dangerous!!! I had to get the vehicle towed the next day. After the repair facility sent 2 1/2 days trying to determine the source of the problem, they discovered that water was leaking by the windshield onto the gem module & the fuse panel. Not only do I have to pay $477 for the parts only, I also have to pay to have the windshield resealed. What a joke!!
My car was in front of my house nobody drove the vehicle for over 12 hours in the morning my neighbors called the police because my car was on fire. The car is now a total loss.
Fire to a 2000 ford expedition. Owner states that the vehicle had been parked in the carport for about 20 minutes when he noticed fire dripping down under the engine compartment near the left front tire. The vehicle was destroyed by fire and the fire spread to the house rendering it a total loss. Owner also reports only issue with vehicle was that the cruise control stopped working serveral days prior to the fire.
Dt*: the consumer stated the vehicle will not shift from park to drive periodically. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the consumer noticed the # 5 fuse was blown. After replacement of the fuse, the vehicle shifted properly. However, the fuse blew shortly after being replaced. The fuse was replaced five times before the vehicle was towed to the local dealership for inspection. The service dealer confirmed the fuse had blown.
Windshield leaking water which blew out fuse box and gem causing erratic behavior in windshield wipers, radio, heater, air conditioner, overdrive, transmission, speedometer, odometer, RPM gauge, and it also LED to our PCM having to be replaced. Replaced windshield, fuse box, gem, PCM. Cost us 1700.00 dollars. Two weeks later after a rainy night it is at the dealer again.
When raining car electrical system comes on by itself-dash lights, heater fan, door entry sounds. Car ignition turns over but will not start. I have had the windshield taken out and replaced more than once, the gem module and fuse box replaced, numerous towing bills and major inconvenience. I have spent $1500 approx. To say nothing of the value of my time. The ford dealer will not continue to correct the problem nor will he offer a refund for repairs. As the owner of almost twenty personal and business vehicles, I can't believe ford will not get this issue resolved for myself and the many other expedition owners with similar complaints. I will no longer be a ford customer and will replace this and the other ford vehicles in our fleet with another brand unless ford does something to correct the problem quickly. Sb.
When it rained or snowed windshield would leak water on to fuse box causing accessories such as the blower, odometer and radio to work when car was not started. Car would also intermittently not start.
Beginning april 2005, our 2000 ford expedition has had electrical problems that occur almost any time it rains. The water leaks under the hood and shorts out the truck. We had to replace the gem module and fuse box at our expense since the truck was out of warranty. Our mechanic cannot replicate the leak after many attempts and he even went to a ford dealership for their assistance. They also could not solve the problem. Our truck has been towed numerous times to our mechanic dead on arrival. The truck is completely unreliable if it rains. This is a known problem. We have seen discussions about it on various websites. We wrote to ford after the first occurrence but ford said they would not take responsibility for it. Our mechanic has been extremely helpful and understanding about this, but at some point, if I were him, I would close my shop if I saw our truck coming on the back of a tow truck one more time.
On several occasions my lights and/or radio and or wipers would give out during a rain storm. On the last occasion my car's electrical system failed and my car turned off. I could not re-start until next day. I took it to the dealer and they told me that water had seeped in between the windshield and into the electrical control box. They would have to remove the windshield, re-caulk it, replace the gem and fuse boxes and that would take care of the problem. This was not under warranty because the caulking had deteriorated with time as it normally would. I've had cars for 10 to 15 years and the caulking on the windshield has never deteriorated like this. The SUV is only 4 yrs old anyway. My problem was compounded by the fact that they broke the windshield during this process and I was stuck for that cost also. Total of $1,223.67.
Details: the electrical system came on when there was no key in the ignition. The radio and air conditioner were also on. The lights came on and the expedition was trying to start itself. It continued all night and the next day, the police were called and looked at it, and they said no tampering was done. The battery finally died and I had to buy a new battery. My expedition is currently at mullinex ford in apopka, fl. They are still trying to figure out what happened. I found many complaints about the same occurrence, problems with electrical due to a leaky windshield. I feel that this is a defect and ford should help me with the cost of this repair. I don't mind paying for repairs if they are within normal limits, but due to all the other complaints and service bulletins I do not believe that this is a normal car repair. Recall date: may 13, 1998 component: wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts potential units affected: 1520000 summary: vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles and light duty pickup trucks. The lug nuts on these vehicles may not create sufficient clamp load allowing wheel movement in relation to the hub/rotor mounting surface. Consequence: this can result in the loosening of lug nuts, stud fatigue failure, and the potential for a wheel separation from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Remedy: owners of these vehicles will be receiving two notifications. The first notification, which began in may 1998, will provide an interim repair procedure until parts become available. This interim procedure can be completed by owners or their dealers. It specifies that the lug nut torque must be verified to be 100 lbs. Then the lug nuts need to be tightened an additional 1/8 to 1/4 turn more. There will be a second owner notification, which is expected to begin july 20, 1998, under which dealers will inspect the wheel studs and replace the wheel lug nuts. Notes: ford motor company.
Water is leaking under the windshield causing electrical components to malfunction. Three ford dealers we spoke with, along with a friend who owns an auto repair shop and another who replaces windshields are all very familiar with this problem.
Rolling up driver window-clicking noise/ticking in front end during slow turns-slowing down/engine vibration and roaring on acceleration/accelerator sticking while using cruise control/electrical problems(I.e-windows rolling up and down w/out prompting, door locks inoperable, running board lights flashing on and off or non-functioning, illuminated temp. And compass flashing or non-functioning, fan in A/C running for no reason w/vehicle off and keys out of ignition, indicator lights in dash flashing on and off, wipers operating w/out prompting, rear window wiper non-functioning, stereo only working in park and reverse or not at all, electrical clicking noise under the dash, left blinker faster than the right)/black foam substance coming from A/C vents/thumping noise right wiper when in use. The problems have been reported to ford dealer and they stated it was a bad gem module and told us that it was getting wet. They stated to disconnect the battery when the vehicle is parked. These problems are worse when it rains. They also stated that this will happen if it is humid. We live in florida, I don't think that we should have to disconnect the battery everytime we park the vehicle. But if we don't, we have all of this going on when the vehicle is off and then the battery goes dead. I was driving on the highway and all of these things started happening at one time, it was raining. I almost lost control of the vehicle trying to get the wipers to function and get the vehicle off the road until all of this stopped. I bought the truck used from a local dealer back in november of last year. The problems began almost immediately. As the problems have gotten worse, I looked this up on the internet and found that ford knew about the problem with the gem module, just as they knew about the cruise control problem and they are doing nothing to fix it. As I stated above, their answer to the problem which they knew existed, is to disconnect my battery everytime I park the vehicle.
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