Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. The contact stated the windshield is leaking, causing water to get into the electrical system and malfunctioning every electrical component. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the window who then contacted the dealer, who stated the window seal and computer needs to be replaced. The dealer also informed the to contact they can only repair a component at no cost under a recall. The contact stated the manufacturer should be responsible for the repairs because this is a known safety issue with this year make and model. The failure mileage was 120,000.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. The contact stated water was leaking into the vehicle from the front windshield, onto the instrument panel and into the computer system. The failure would cause the computer chips to malfunction and the vehicle would become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer seven times for the failure. The dealer replaced the damaged computer chips nine times before discovering the failure was caused by the leaking windshield. The windshield was not replaced. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 98,000. Updated 11/24/10 *cn updated 11/20/10
2000 ford expedition experiencing electrical problems from a leak in the front windshield.*dt the leak was internal causing water damage to the fuse box and corrosion on the gem module.
Windshield leaks onto fuse box & gem module, causing engine to cut off while moving creating dangerous situation.
It started this summer it had rained pretty good while I was out I came home a few hours later I got into the vehicle I heard something that sounded like something was frying down close to the brakes but I didn't know where ,I could hear it and smell it,I thought the truck was going to blow up,so I didn't drive it for a while,(scared )about a week or so I decided to try it and everything was fine,but as so as it rained it started all over and I went on with it like that until november we were planning a trip for thanksgiving and wanted to be safe on the road ,so we put it in the shop,november 2009 ,the distribution box (pdb),electronic module(gem)/fuse box shortage,a good week later it rained and the radio went out ,then the truck wouldn't start, I got toad home,contacted the mechanic,to find out its not his fault(the mechanic) ,its the dealers fault(ford) the water is coming in through the windshield so I'm out of pocket for expenses for parts and labor and the problem is not resolved.
2000 eddie bauer expedition, the paint on the hood has started to start chipping and started peeling off, three weeks ago. There is a huge difference in the paint on the hood and the paint on the remainder of the vehicle. This vehicle has been in great shape, until I noticed that the paint was coming off. The solution to this situation is that it is going to have to go the shop for them to repaint on the hood. I have not done anything about this as of yet. I have seen where ford is aware of this mistake in defective paint and they are not fixing it for consumers.
All four windows would not go down on vehicle. Went to car lot to have it checked out. Mechanic fixed the problem. Went back to work. I got off at 5:00pm. Went home and parked the vehicle. 2 hours later a neighbor told me that the vehicle was on fire after being parked for hours.
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.
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.
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.
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.
I have a 2000 ford expedition and I have problems when it rains or snows with the windshield leaking and then the car starts doing things like windows going up and down wipers not working or the car will just stop working this has happened twice the first time I wasn't driving when it happened I was in my driveway. Then today I started my car up and it had been raining but everything seemed fine then the windows went down and the care shut down I could not steer and I hit a parking sign I tried to find out if the windshield was recalled I no a few people that have had the same problem with leaking wind shield and the electrical wires getting wet thank you for your time.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. While driving 45 MPH the day after a heavy rainstorm, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. After approximately 100 feet, the vehicle finally came to a stop. The contact proceeded to his destination and applied the brakes again, but the same failure recurred. While driving on two separate occasions on the same day, two other vehicles pulled out in front of him, which almost caused a crash. The following day, he called the dealer and informed them of the failures and was advised to bring in the vehicle for repair. The dealer stated that the cause of the failure was due to water intrusion through the windshield, which voided the warranty. The contact would be responsible for the repair cost of the windshield defect. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 95,000 and current mileage was 96,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. After a heavy rainstorm, water seeps in through the front windshield down into the electronic fuse box. The vehicle had to be towed to a mechanic and they replaced the electronic fuse box and windshield at the cost of $1,400. After another heavy rainstorm, the vehicle would not move forward or into reverse. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic again and they stated that the engine needed to be replaced. The federal safety agency campaign id number 01v258000 (visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor) was referenced. The failure mileage was 143,000.
Windshield leaks water on to gem module and fuse box. After rain or snow vehicle will try to start while already running wipers, radio, door locks, power windows, lights flashers will not work. Dummy lights on dash will come on that water level low, no oil pressure and low battery. Now it will not shift out of park. Filed a formal complaint three months ago with ford motor compny and they have yet to acknowledge that I ever filed report.
We recently had a specialist inspect the 2000 eddie bauer ford expedition because of repeated electrical problems. He found a technical service bulletin for ford on the failure of windshield seals. He further advises that the repairs will be in excess of $1000. We have experienced failure of the vehicles electric system as outlined on at least 5 separate occasions. All times were preceded by moisture. The interior lights malfunctioned, the windshield wipers stopped, the blower motor was on high with ignition off, the radio shuts off, the interior dash lights remained on, etc. I have had my mechanic replace several items including the fuses and relays for the electronics.
I have a 2000 ford expedition that has an electrical problem. I have researched online and discovered many others with similar problems. It is apparently due to a windshield leak that causes the gem module to short out. This first happened to me a month after I purchased the vehicle in february 2007. The vehicle wouldn't start, dash clicking noise , locks unlocking and locking continuously, lights on dash wouldn't go out, after key is removed dash info lights still on. When vehicle did start radio wouldn't work and by the way it was raining/icy. This problem has occurred several other times. Windshield wipers not working properly, radio not working all problems happen only when it is raining. I personally cannot afford the $1,000. Or so dollars it is apparently going to cost to fix this problem, which is obviously a factory defect. I have 4 children and have come to depend on this vehicle, I am afraid this short could cause and engine fire.
Driver's side window adjacent to third seat (cargo area) of 2000 ford expedition shattered for no apparent reason; window was open for ventilation per design (tempered glass window pivots open about 3" via electric actuator). Speed was 65 MPH under calm conditions, smooth road surface. I initially believed I had suffered a complete left/rear tire failure as there was a very loud "bang" and a large amount of debris hurled into adjacent traffic lane. Approximately 1/4 of the volume of shattered glass was hurled into the passenger compartment, primarily in the third row. Fortunately I was alone in the vehicle; anyone in third row would have, at a minimum, suffered lacerations and likely eye injury.
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.
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.
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.
My 2000 ford expedition has caused us numerous headaches and near accidents as a result of rain entering the vehicle due to a defective windshield installation. Once the rain water enters the driver side dash panel ( underside ) and comes in contact with electrical components mounted there, numerous failures occur, such as : windshield wipers quit working, interior and dash panel lights flash on and off, and eventually quit working. The safety switch which allows the vehicle to be placed in drive while depressing the brake also fails once the vehicle is turned off. These problems are not just a nuisance, but a safety hazard, and after speaking to other expedition owners and reading numerous common stories of the same problem, I feel that this is a manufacturer's defect and should be recalled and repaired accordingly. In closing I would like to state that my wife was driving on a very busy interstate in the rain when she experienced our latest failure. Although there was no accident, it was definitely a close call, and could have been potentially fatal. We may not be so lucky the next time....
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.
Water is leaking in from the windshield according to the dealership. The water is then entering the vehicle and affecting the fuse box and the gem module. It does very weird things to the electrical components of the vehicle, windshield wipers quit working while driving down the road, radio turns off once vehicle is put in drive, running lights do not work, battery dies, just to name a few the list goes on and the consequences are very dangerous in some cases. Have you ever been driving down interstate in the rain and then all of a sudden have no wipers. Let me tell you not good. The dealer wants an arm and a leg to fix it, money I do not have after spending 15k on a vehicle. So help me anything happens as a result of the failure and there will be a lawsuit. Take a look around on the internet and there are hundreds maybe thousands complaining about the same issue. Something must be done.
Dt*: the contact stated the air conditioner blower did not deactivate, while the vehicle was on or off. The dealership determined the windshield had a leak, causing water to get into the gem module. The windshield and gem module needed to be replaced.
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.
Dt*: the contact stated the windshield leaks when it rains and water gets into the fuse box causing the dash lights to illuminate. Also, the fuse box is corroded and rusting. The dealer determined there is no recall for this problem.
2000 expedition heater blower had to be manually turned off after keys were removed from ignition. When attempted to start vehicle it would not start. *ts the fuse box was rusted, corroded and full of water. This was the result of the windshield not being sealed properly.
Dt*: the contact stated in wet conditions the vehicle surges. The vehicle was taken to the dealership numerous times for inspection. The dealership determined the windshield was not the correct size for the vehicle when manufactured. The manufacturer was alerted.
Dt: contact stated whenever it rained 2000, ford, expedition leaked rain water. The rain leaked in on right side of the vehicle around the bottom of the windshield above the driver's dashboard. The leak shut off the electrical system. This was observed on january 2, 2006. The vehicle has been taken to an independent repair shop, where the contact was told by the mechanic that this was a manufacturing defect.
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