Chronic windshield leak, drivers side. Complained to dealer (3/14/05 & 4/4/05) - seal supposedly repaired? Still continued to leak. Severe rusting under dash area. Started having electrical problems (fan blower and courtesy lights would come on by themselves while the vehicle was off and parked at night). Dealer claimed fuse block and gem module were damaged due to the water leak (a defect). The same leak we had been continually complaining about. The windshield, windshield seal, fuse block and gem were all replaced. The interior rusting was not and cannot easily be fixed. All this because of a ford defect. The total repair was over $1,000.
2000 Ford Expedition electrical complaints
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I first noticed a problem with my windshield wipers, they would not come on or just stop running then they started not turning off I had to pull the fuse to turn the wipers on and off. I made an appointment with ford to have the problem looked at and was advised that the control switch was bad and would have to be replaced also during the same time period and same appointment I had to have a brake sensor replaced. I started noticing electrical problems like the radio would turn off when the vehicle was taken out of park and some times it would turn off when you were driving down the road and turn back on by its self. There have been times when I would be leaving work and try to use the remote to unlock the doors and it would not work and when I use the key to open the door the radio would be on and the AC would be blowing air. I have since discovered that the windshield is leaking and after a rain was when the problem would occur mostly. I made another appointment and advised ford what was happening and I was advised that this is a common problem in the ford expedition and ford f150. I was advised that the seal on the windshield over time separates from the frame and causes the leak. I said then this is a defect and was advised no its not its just something that happens. My expedition is only 5 years old its a 2000 in great condition and had been garage kept for the past 4 years. Now I am out $1043.69 just to have the windshield replaced and the gm module and fuse box replaced as well.
Ford expedition was sitting in carport. Just returned from the doctors office about 5:15 pm. About 6:00 my son hayden was going out to feed the animals and noticed that black smoke was comming from the car. He screemed and at that point I ran to the kitchen to find out what the problem was. He pointed out the smoke and I ran to the bedroom to get the keys to the car and had my sonn call 911. I then ran out the door and was going to try and move the car away from the house. By the time I could get close to the car flames started to appear on drivers to middle of the car between the hood and windshield. The black smoke began to thicked and I could see the paint bubbles in the hood. I attempted to open the drivers side door, but it was too hot and my son and the 911 operator were telling me to get away from it. At that point I could do nothing but watch as my car was burning and then it started to catch the house on fire as well. As we waited for the fire department to arrive all we could do is watch car explode several times and cause sevre damage to our house. Ford motor will be at the house monday aug. 22, 2005 to review this case. Experts in the area are telling us that this was caused by a faulty curise control switch and ford, ti and dupont all know about this problem and are doing nothing about it. I will however not stand by and watch since we were lucky and no lives were lost,
Dt: consumer said that in june dealer replaced the instrument cluster. Consumer tried to start vehicle this morning and vehicle would not crank. Currently, dealer had vehicle and they were replacing gm module. Consumer was concerned because all of the problems were electrical. The consumer paid for repairs but the dealer hasn't informed the consumer as to why vehicle is having electrical problems. Consumer always took vehicle to dealer for repairs and service. Consumer was aware of an article in the consumer affairs magazine dealing with electrical problems with the make, model, and year of his vehicle. *ak
Last month, my 2000 ford expedition caught on fire in my driveway after sitting for about 3 hours. The engine compartment burst into flames and melted every plastic and rubber component inside, including the driver-side front tire. With the help of the round rock fire dept., the fire was put out before it consumed the entire vehicle. A fire investigation report was taken and concluded it started in the fuse box area due to an electrical short.
In spring of 2004 the owner of a 2000 ford expedition VIN. No. [xxx]. Upon opening the hood of the vehicle, the components surrounding the cruise control component and several other components including the ABS module were so hot that the driver of the vehicle received minor burns disconnecting the ruptured part of the ABS system. The vehicle had been idle and turned off for approximately one (1) hour when the event occurred. Upon the vehicle being started the next day, the horn would not work, the ABS system light was illuminated and the cruise control would not engage. In april 2004, the cruise control switch was replaced. In late may, the cruise control switch was still inoperative after replacement. On june 14,2005 the complaints called ford with the additional information that the vehicle was continuing to short out in various ways including placing the vehicle in the drive position and a new problem of the radio system would malfunction. When placed back in park,the radio was re-activate. Vehicle was examined by parker ford and they advised the horn circuit had been overloaded and a fuse blown in the horn module. They also advised the ABS module and pump were in need of replacement. The complainant believes this vehicle represents a continuing fire hazard and that the damaged component failures, all of which occurred at the same time were directly related to the defective cruise control switch. Complainant believes that additional vehicles may be at risk due to similar overloads on the electrical systems. Vehicle has never been wrecked, submerged in water or altered in anyway from the original factory design.complainant has 24 years prior law enforcement experience. Vehicle history is also well known to current kentucky state trooper. Request the federal safety agency in depth review of potential for continuing problems and collateral failures of other components associated with speed control switch. *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
Water (rain) running into electrical system and shorting out components. I have had to replace all coil packs and still counting. Contacted ford too many times.
Dt: the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. The vehicle burned up while it was sitting outside of the consumer's house. The fire started around the engine and it engulfed the rest of the vehicle in flames.*ak *sb
4 x 4 warning light on dash board began flashing. All wheel drive failed. The ford dealer replaced the gem module and 4 x 4 sensor. I called other ford dealer's to double check the findings of the dealer I was working with. One serviceman commented that the only way the gem module can go out is to get it wet. This is difficult to do since it is inside the dash board. I now see there are complaints about leaky windshields in expeditions. I am concerned about what safety issues may result when the gem module fails, and what else might fail if there is a leaky windshield. In my case, the all wheel drive failed. The old part has been discarded.
The consumer's 2000 ford expedition caught on fire while parked in his garage. *nm manufacturer notified.
Vehicle was parked inside the garage. Four hours later the vehicle caught on fire. Vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company.*ak consumer states that ford motor company would over night claim of loss form but it has not been received.*sb
Dt: contact states whenever it was raining the windshield wipers would not work, only after the vehicle was stopped. Also, there were electrical issues; the doors would unlock while driving, and radio went on and off. While driving the contact noticed while it was raining the windshield would leak. The windshield and part of the electrical system were replaced.
6-12 months ago, 2000 ford expedition started having erratic electrical behavior. Windshield wipers quit working during rainstorm while away on vacation. Was very hazardous to have happen while driving down highway during a downpour! Radio would go on and off while shifting the automatic transmission. Took to dealer (still under warranty at this time), they "tightened up some things", problem went away, until next rain storm! Due to needing the vehicle, I could not get it back to dealer before factory warranty expired. I thought it would be ok though, because I had purchased a "premium" extended warranty. Took to dealer a second time, now truck tries to start itself with no key in ignition, wipers again fail while driving during rainstorm, heater blower motor remains running after exiting vehicle. This drains the battery if left overnight, and results in an inoperable vehicle. Truck four wheel drive indicators flash on and off at times while driving. Not a good feeling when traveling 70 MPH on the freeway. After inspection, dealer informs me that water has intruded into the dash components due to a leaking windshield. They state the extended warranty wont cover it because they dont cover "water intrusions". Gem module, fusebox need replaced, windshield resealed to fix problem. Quote of about $1000.00 I declined repairs at the time. Went home and researched the problem. Seems many, many people have had the same problem. I called ford and after many phone calls, they declined to do anything about it. I am very disappointed with ford. Have always bought their products because I believed they stood behind their reliability and workmanship. Here is a factory installed windshield that started leaking before their 3/36 warranty expired, their dealer "band-aided" the problem instead of fixing the cause of the problem while still under warranty. Now I have an inoperable vehicle in my driveway that frankly, seems to be a major safety risk to put my family of six in.
After my truck sat in a downpour, I got into it to run an errand. The radio completly shut off when the vehicle was in drive or reverse. When put into park it came right back on. The next rain we had, a few weeks later, I was driving and different instument lights began to come on. 4x4, windshield wiper fluid, etc. Lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not in 4x4 at this time and the windshield washer fluid was 3/4 of the way full. A few days later while driving in the rain again my wipers completly quit working. Every 10 seconds or so they would kick on again for about 3 seconds and then stop again. This was an absolutly terrifying situation. I was driving in the pouring down rain on an incredibly busy street and my wipers quit. After the first couple of incidents my husband and I narrowed it down to having something to do with rain water. I asked a ford tech about this over the phone and was treated like I had absolutly no idea what I was talking about. I finally took it into a different ford dealership and was told that in fact the seal around the windshield was leaking, allowing water in to short out the electronics. I am very dissatisfied with having to pay for these repairs when the vehicle was not very old an in great condition.
Dt: a week ago the alternator light and ABS light began to flash while the vehicle was being driven. It then died, this happed on thursday. The alternator was draining the battery. The battery has been replaced twice since thursday. The vehicle caught on fire two weeks ago while being driven. The fire was put out by the owner. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer under recall for the cruise control. The vehicle is now in the dealership service department. Dealer is now trying to determine the root of the battery and alternator problem. The owner feels this may be linked to the original cruise control recall.
2000 ford expedition caught on fire while parked. *mr after vehicle was parked for 40 minutes a fire started which originated under the hood. *tt
Vehicle parked approx 15-20 mins, steam coming from hood, then thick smoke, flames under hood drivers side by windshield
2000 expedition, which I've owned since new and never been damaged in an accident, ~53,000 miles is having electrical issues that at times are safety issues as well. Started with front wipers running constantly, now sometimes they work sometimes they dont. Radio does not work at times. All gauges go to their extreme limit, including speedometer. Dealer has identified a computer module behind the dash that has been damaged by water. According to the dealer this is a known issue with expeditions and is caused by water leaking through the front window and down onto the module. Once the module is replaced a new window and sealant is recommended. This vehicle has never been in an accident and the front window is original. This could lead to serious safety issues when the vehicle is driven during inclement weather and the driver is unable to use the wipers. Could this electrical problem be linked to the current recall for 2000 expeditions where the cruise control is shorting?
After having the vehicle parked for thirty minutes it caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The cause had not been determined at this time.
While parked a loud bang was heard, and the owner noticed that the vehicle caught on fire. *ak recall campaign; the federal safety agency campaign id number : 05v017000 recall date : jan 27, 2005 component: vehicle speed control:cruise control
While parked in the driveway vehicle caught on fire. The fire department stated it seemed to have been an electrical malfunction. As a result, the vehicle was a total loss.
While parked for approximately five hours vehicle caught on fire. The cause of this was undetermined.
Parked vehicle at about 8:30 am about half hour later the vehicle caught on fire. The fire was coming from engine compartment on driver's side near the front wheel. Vehicle had the cruise control deactivation switch disconnected per ford instruction. No problems with the vehicle prior to the fire. Cruise control worked prior to being disconnected. Engine had been replaced at a ford dealer about 14 months ago. The new motor has about 33,000 miles on it. Pictures will be e-mailed to bruce york. No after market equipment. Vehicle was insured by a affordable insurance, michael, 800‑877‑0226, extension 2179, policy #txb75747800.
(1) air bag light stays on after vehicle started. (2) dealer stated air bag would not deploy in accident unless sensor replaced. (3) sensor has been replaced once and wiring harness has been replaced once. (1) instrument cluster odometer flickered then failed. (3) instrument cluster replaced. (1) engine knock (2) 5.4 engine failed at 32,000 miles. (3) engine replaced under warranty. (1) transmission slipping at 55,000 miles. (2) transmission slipping. (3) transmission replaced. (1) transmission began slipping again at 76,000 miles. (2) high RPM before shifting into next gear. (3) body assembly replaced under extended warranty.
The spark plug went out while the consumer was driving. Consumer replaced the spark plug, drove to the dealer, who stated the head was blown and replaced it. Currently, the engine blew out. Consumer stated the spark plug left the engine again.
While driving fire started in the steering column. The fire caused the air bag to deploy. Consumer was burned very badly, and had to go through surgery.
While parked the vehicle caught on fire without warning. The fire department stated it was an electrical wiring malfunction.
While parked in the driveway vehicle caught on fire. As a result, part of the owners house and another parked vehicle were damaged by the flames. No injuries reported. Vehicle was considered a total loss.
The windshield wipers worked intermittently, causing the interior lights, instrument cluster, and windows not to function. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer.
During rain, windshield leaks into electrical system causing vehicle to malfunction. Malfunctions include, windshield wiper failure, electric window failure and radio failure. The electrical system also remains on when the key is out of the ignition causing the battery to drain. I have gone to my car with my keys in my hand and the instrument panel show that I am running 100 MPH and 6,000 RPM. The blower for the A/C also continues to run after the vehicle is turned off. When the vehicle is running, it tends to "fix itself" in park and neutral, but when shifted into reverse or drive the electrical system continues to malfunction.
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