2000 Ford Expedition lights problems

Filed Feb 2, 2020 · Body, Engine · 195,000 miles · OH · fire

My truck has been running fine with new parts on it. I went to my friend's house went in to switch my laundry, looked out her window and my was on fire!! Truck off and keys were not in ignition and it was parked in a driveway under a carport. It posed no problems on the way over there, no smells, no sounds, no nothing. And then bam! Hood shooting out flames.

Filed Jan 10, 2018 · Electrical, Lights · 165,400 miles · MI

Tried to start with key out of the ignition. Lights would not turn of. Had to disconnect the battery. This would be life threatening if happened in a closed garage

Filed Jun 2, 2014 · Electrical, Lights · 150,000 miles · LA

It started with the radio and windshield wipers not working periodically this went on for several weeks and then on saturday night 5/31/14 at approx. 11:30 am "[xxx]" showed up and my car was trying to start its self. It made a clicking sound for about 30 mins with the lights going off and on. The sound was like a dead battery sound. Then it would try to start itself. This went on for about and hour and then it finally stopped. I assumed that the next morning my battery would be dead but when I went out sunday morning it started right up and I was able to run my errands. This morning monday 6/2 I went out to go to work and it would not start but the lights came on and it continued to make a clicking sound even though I assumed the battery was dead. I am scared to do anything, like jump the battery , for fear it will explode or catch fire. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 27, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · 158,000 miles · CA

Interior lights and digital odometer light goes out and then come back on every now and then.

Filed Mar 19, 2012 · Electrical, Lights · TX

During rainy periods the stereo and windhshield wipers will turn off and on by themselves. If the truck is turned off the stereo and AC will stay on and locks will lock and unlock by themselves. Smoke comes up from the steering wheel. The turn signals will blink a few times then stop blinkin but the light will stay on.

Filed Dec 20, 2011 · Electrical, Lights · 152,000 miles · TX

Multiple instances following rain of: vehicle turns over but will not start. Removing the key any of the following will occur- heater fan blower comes on and will only go off with the key in and in the on position. Lights may or may not come on. Radio may or may not come on. All this with key out, vehicle empty and closed. Sometimes blower will come on in empty vehicle. If the car starts sometimes the wipers will not work, the horn will not work, radio will not work, lights will not work or blinkers go on. Any or all of this may occur. Sometimes and oder like burning or sour gas will occur. If the rain quits and the vehicle sits for minutes to hours all these symptoms go away. I have pulled the lower kicker panel on the drivers side and found evidence of water below the gem near the edge of the carpet. I believe this to be the problem reported by many as the water entering from the windshield and shorting at the gem fuse connection. I am contacting the dealer, if they will not take care of it I will have a windshield replacement company try to reseal and examine for leaks. This appears to be potenially dangerous if engine would die while driving, light go out or wipers stop working.

Filed Oct 19, 2007 · Lights · 112,250 miles · CT

Headlamp switch blew/failed/charred and smoke came out of heat/AC dash vent while driving on the highway.

Filed Feb 16, 2005 · Lights · 150,000 miles · MD

After starting the vehicle consumer could see smoke coming from out of the hazard switch. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Feb 9, 2005 · Electrical, Lights · GA

The windshield wipers worked intermittently, causing the interior lights, instrument cluster, and windows not to function. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer.

Filed Feb 5, 2004 · Lights · 60,000 miles · KY

Headlight dimmer switch defect causes headlights to go off unexpectedly.