Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||||
| 04174 | 09/06/2004 | 10013116 | Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) illuminated - system lean diagnostic trouble codes (dtc's) - service tips. various models including 2004 f-series. *tt | 04/08/2005 | |
| 0471 | 12/31/2004 | 04262 | 10008201 | Warning indicators-parking aid-reverse sensing system (rss) and forward sensing system (fss)-false activation of warning tone-service tips. *mj update. *tt | 07/23/2004 |
| 04111 | 06/14/2004 | 0431 | 10008252 | Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401. additional symptoms may include runs rough, lacks power, surge, poor fuel economy. | 07/23/2004 |
| 17720 | 04/01/2004 | 10008225 | Airbag warning lamp on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1994/b1998 on vehicles without side air bags. *tt | 07/23/2004 | |
| 03223 | 01/26/2004 | 0431 | 10007360 | Streamlined diagnostic procedure for vehicles with malfunction indicator lamp on and diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) p0401, p0402, p1400 or p1401. additional symptoms may include runs rough, lacks power, surge, poor fuel economy. *tt | 06/16/2004 |
| 03181 | 09/15/2003 | 10004027 | Remote keyless entry (rke) - service tips. *tt | 11/14/2003 | |
| 16797 | 04/01/2003 | 10002670 | Vehicles with keyless entry pad may exhibit dead battery, no start, interior lamp/headlamp self-activation, or inoperative keyless entry pad. *tt | 09/10/2003 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||||
| 0245 | 03/04/2002 | 636065 | Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines. *tt | 11/05/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||||
| 0162 | 04/02/2001 | 619266 | Vehicles equipped with passive anti-theft system (pats) may not start or crank. *tt | 05/22/2001 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - MODULE | |||||
| 15432 | 11/01/2001 | 630454 | Some vehicles not equipped with side air bags may exhibit diagnostic trouble code b1998 (passenger side air bag circuit resistance high) in the restraints control module. *tt | 04/17/2002 | |
| 15433 | 11/01/2001 | 630362 | Some vehicles built after 4/10/2001 and equipped with air suspension , may exhibit an electronic variable orifice (evo) steering diagnostic trouble code c1917. *tt | 04/16/2002 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||||
| 012113 | 10/29/2001 | 627774 | Some ignition switch lock cylinder assemblies may exhibit rougness and / or excess effort in turning, key does not fully return from start, a malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate with p0500, p1502 and u1039 stored in powertrian control | 02/22/2002 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V078000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V286000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 05V388000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V336000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V025000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V488000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| PE05033 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 06/15/2005 | 10/13/2005 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE | ||
| Odi has received 39 reports alleging that water leaks around the windshield causing electrical failures, including but not limited to the windshield wipers and the headlamps.ford reports that water entering the vehicle can wet the power distribution box (pdb) and the generic electronic module (gem).these components control various electrical systems in the vehicle.this investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis, ea05015, to allow further investigation of the issue and to assess the nature of the potential safety consequence. | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V347000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05015 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/13/2005 | 12/06/2006 | WINDSHIELD LEAK CAUSES ELECTRIC FAILURES | ||
| Consumers alleged that when it rained or snowed, water leaked into the vehicle around the windshield.moisture flowing through the seal that surrounds the front windshield follows a path through the seal into the generic electronic module (gem) and fuse box, and may cause the electrical components in the vehicle to malfunction.overall, the number of reports alleging wiper failures and lighting failures is relatively small.in reviewing a large sample of the 1503 complaints for windshield leaks, odi's analysis reveals that 0.04% of the total vehicle population reported improper windshield wiper operation and 0.01% of the total vehicle populationreported lighting failures.the warranty claims reveal that approximately 0.10% of the population has been serviced for wiper malfunctions and 0.08% for lighting malfunctions as a result of windshield leaking. odi's analysis of the field performance statistics and available technical information has not established that a defect trend exists in the malfunction, failure or intermittent operation of the front windshield wipers or headlights.see the attached summary report. | ||||||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 06V286000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V078000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 08V025000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V488000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 05V388000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V336000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
| EA05005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/22/2005 | 08/02/2006 | ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRES | 07V347000 | |
| Ea05-005 is closed with ford | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 08/01/2011 | 107750 | ||
| The multifunction switch is failing when the steering wheel/column is put into a lower position. the left turn signal fails and goes to a rapid pulse unless the steering wheel is in the highest position. this is the exact same issue with the multifunction switch affecting the turn signals on my 2001 eb expedition that i see all over the internet and as is being addressed in an announced recall for other ford vehicles. http://blogs.cars.com/kickingtires/2011/07/recall-alert-26715-ford-trucks-suvs.html will the recall be extended to other models having the same exact issue? i am also concerned now about possible electrical fires after reading other complaints here. i do not see recalls for these safety issues though. what will it take to get attention on these issues and to get ford to make the appropriate safety corrections? | |||
| 09/16/2011 | 163000 | ||
| Vehicle was parked at my house, and all of a sudden the motor went on fire. do not know why. the front laft side. | |||
| 08/09/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. the contact stated that the vehicle ignited and became engulfed in flames while the vehicle was parked. the fire and police department reported to the scene and a report was filed. the fire department was able to extinguish the fire. there was also damage to two additional vehicles parked in close proximity to the contact's vehicle. the vehicle was destroyed and not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was unknown. kmj | |||
| 08/09/2011 | |||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. while parked the vehicle became engulfed in flames. the fire and police department reported to the scene and a report was filed. the fire department was able to control the fire. there was damage to two vehicles parked in close proximity to the contacts vehicle. the vehicle was destroyed and not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was unknown. ds | |||
| 06/19/2011 | 97000 | ||
| Bought a 2001 expedition from a used car lot. since purchase, cuise has not worked, short in ignition switch which radio and blower stay on and kill battery. replace tie rod ends, front brakes and rotors, rear seal leaking. replace iginition switch. nice looking vehicle but many electrical problems for my wife and kids to be riding in. i have only owned vehicle for 1.5 months and already have spent $1500 in repairs and still has issues. please help in getting the vehicle in safe running order for my family. this is my wifes car and i seem to be driving it more so they can use my company car for safety. | |||
| 05/23/2011 | 130000 | ||
| My 2001 ford expedition caught fire in my driveway soon after my cruise control quit working. it burned and caused my 2004 ford f-250 to burn and subsoquently caught my house on fire. | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Electrical: windshield leaking for a few years. first a small leak and did not think much about it. now it seems to be greater leaks into the car when it rains- leading to electrical issues such as dash lights go out, blower stays on, fuel gauge does not read right. radio sometimes will not work right and the lights go out. fuel tank: issues from day one - floats did not work right, now gauge does not read right, one point i could not fill the car - mechanic did something to try and correct it. hood/windshield leak: must be careful not to go to an automatic car wash. water into the engine area. must park at a certain angle during the rain. coil packs go out. | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 136894 | ||
| This vehicle was sitting in the service department of our dealership and had been idle since 5:00pm on 5/6/2011. at approximately 1:15pm on 5/7/2011, the vehicle spontaneously caught fire and subsequently caught a large portion of the service department on fire. the total damage is still untold, but the fire has shut the dealership down until it is deemed safe to open again. after speaking with fire officials and hearing this is a common problem among this make and model vehicle i did research and found that the cruise control switch has been found to be the culprit of many fires just like this one. | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Electrical: windshield leaking for a few years. first a small leak and did not think much about it. now it seems to be greater leaks into the car when it rains- leading to electrical issues such as dash lights go out, blower stays on, fuel gauge does not read right. radio sometimes will not work right and the lights go out. fuel tank: issues from day one - floats did not work right, now gauge does not read right, one point i could not fill the car - mechanic did something to try and correct it. hood/windshield leak: must be careful not to go to an automatic car wash. water into the engine area. must park at a certain angle during the rain. coil packs go out. | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 136894 | ||
| This vehicle was sitting in the service department of our dealership and had been idle since 5:00pm on 5/6/2011. at approximately 1:15pm on 5/7/2011, the vehicle spontaneously caught fire and subsequently caught a large portion of the service department on fire. the total damage is still untold, but the fire has shut the dealership down until it is deemed safe to open again. after speaking with fire officials and hearing this is a common problem among this make and model vehicle i did research and found that the cruise control switch has been found to be the culprit of many fires just like this one. | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Electrical: windshield leaking for a few years. first a small leak and did not think much about it. now it seems to be greater leaks into the car when it rains- leading to electrical issues such as dash lights go out, blower stays on, fuel gauge does not read right. radio sometimes will not work right and the lights go out. fuel tank: issues from day one - floats did not work right, now gauge does not read right, one point i could not fill the car - mechanic did something to try and correct it. hood/windshield leak: must be careful not to go to an automatic car wash. water into the engine area. must park at a certain angle during the rain. coil packs go out. | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 136894 | ||
| This vehicle was sitting in the service department of our dealership and had been idle since 5:00pm on 5/6/2011. at approximately 1:15pm on 5/7/2011, the vehicle spontaneously caught fire and subsequently caught a large portion of the service department on fire. the total damage is still untold, but the fire has shut the dealership down until it is deemed safe to open again. after speaking with fire officials and hearing this is a common problem among this make and model vehicle i did research and found that the cruise control switch has been found to be the culprit of many fires just like this one. | |||
| 01/01/2009 | 80000 | ||
| Electrical: windshield leaking for a few years. first a small leak and did not think much about it. now it seems to be greater leaks into the car when it rains- leading to electrical issues such as dash lights go out, blower stays on, fuel gauge does not read right. radio sometimes will not work right and the lights go out. fuel tank: issues from day one - floats did not work right, now gauge does not read right, one point i could not fill the car - mechanic did something to try and correct it. hood/windshield leak: must be careful not to go to an automatic car wash. water into the engine area. must park at a certain angle during the rain. coil packs go out. | |||
| 05/07/2011 | 136894 | ||
| This vehicle was sitting in the service department of our dealership and had been idle since 5:00pm on 5/6/2011. at approximately 1:15pm on 5/7/2011, the vehicle spontaneously caught fire and subsequently caught a large portion of the service department on fire. the total damage is still untold, but the fire has shut the dealership down until it is deemed safe to open again. after speaking with fire officials and hearing this is a common problem among this make and model vehicle i did research and found that the cruise control switch has been found to be the culprit of many fires just like this one. | |||
| 12/15/2010 | 85000 | ||
| In the last 6 months, i have noticed that when it rains, my blower motor will run on high-speed and my lights will flicker after i turn the vehicle off. at first it would stop after a few seconds, however this last time, it ran for about 10 minutes and finally shut off. i called ford motor co to inquire about a recall. they have no record nor keep any data on anything . so i called the local dealer and they were 'familiar' with my problem and had a 'few' fixed. well, after doing some research on the internet, it turns out there's more than just a 'few' incidents.. there are several!!! the problem appears too start with a water leak in the windshield, going to the fuse box and gemodule which in turn sends electrical currents to the abs module which cause all sorts of problems. this is a ford manufacturers defect. | |||
| 11/08/2010 | 166000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. the contact stated that neighbors knocked on her door to notify her of her vehicle being on fire. the contact was able to control the fire and noticed that the hood was burnt and the windshield blown out. the vehicle was not inspected by a dealer. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 166,000. tb | |||
| 07/19/2009 | 98000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. the contact stated that there was a leak in the vehicle. the leak caused the electrical system to malfunction; the instrument panels would illuminate suddenly, radio would turn on, the windshield wipers would turn on without the key in the ignition. the contact further stated that the key was in the ignition and she needed to use the windshield wipers, they would not function properly. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that there was a leak in the windshield and to replace the windshield. the contact replaced the windshield. the failure continued, however. the vehicle was taken back to the dealership but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that they could offer no assistance if the dealer could not duplicate the problem. the current mileage was approximately 121,000. the failure mileage was approximately 98,000-bk | |||
| 09/20/2010 | 115000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition eddie bauer edition. while the vehicle was parked she was informed the vehicle was on fire. the contact stated the fire started from under the hood. the contact stated the fire was extinguished by family members. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure mileage was 115,000. vwb | |||
| 07/19/2009 | 98000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. the contact stated that there was a leak in the vehicle. the leak caused the electrical system to malfunction; the instrument panels would illuminate suddenly, radio would turn on, the windshield wipers would turn on without the key in the ignition. the contact further stated that the key was in the ignition and she needed to use the windshield wipers, they would not function properly. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that there was a leak in the windshield and to replace the windshield. the contact replaced the windshield. the failure continued, however. the vehicle was taken back to the dealership but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that they could offer no assistance if the dealer could not duplicate the problem. the current mileage was approximately 121,000. the failure mileage was approximately 98,000-bk | |||
| 09/20/2010 | 115000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition eddie bauer edition. while the vehicle was parked she was informed the vehicle was on fire. the contact stated the fire started from under the hood. the contact stated the fire was extinguished by family members. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure mileage was 115,000. vwb | |||
| 07/19/2009 | 98000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. the contact stated that there was a leak in the vehicle. the leak caused the electrical system to malfunction; the instrument panels would illuminate suddenly, radio would turn on, the windshield wipers would turn on without the key in the ignition. the contact further stated that the key was in the ignition and she needed to use the windshield wipers, they would not function properly. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that there was a leak in the windshield and to replace the windshield. the contact replaced the windshield. the failure continued, however. the vehicle was taken back to the dealership but the dealer could not duplicate the failure. the vehicle had not been repaired at the time of the complaint. the contact called the manufacturer who stated that they could offer no assistance if the dealer could not duplicate the problem. the current mileage was approximately 121,000. the failure mileage was approximately 98,000-bk | |||
| 09/20/2010 | 115000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition eddie bauer edition. while the vehicle was parked she was informed the vehicle was on fire. the contact stated the fire started from under the hood. the contact stated the fire was extinguished by family members. a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the failure mileage was 115,000. vwb | |||
| 06/10/2010 | 146000 | ||
| For the past month i have been experience electrical issues with my 2001 ford expedition after heavy rainfalls. on two separate occasions i have had to get a jump to start my truck after it rains and once it starts the electrical system seems to go haywire. the radio turns on and off and there are clicking noises. the vent turns on and off by itself etc. the most important of these malfunctions includes the windshield wipers. on two occasions i have been driving on the highway during these electrical events (while raining) and my windshield wipers have stopped working. each time i could not see a thing but was able to safely pull over to the shoulder of the road and eventually they start working again. to me this is a safety hazzard and by doing research on the web i can see that i am not the only one that has had this issue with an expedition between 1998-2001. many have experienced the same thing. apparently water leaks through the windshield and into the fuse box or gem module. what does it take for a recall loss of life? i am really disappointed that so many safety issues have come up surrounding the electrical malfunctions on these trucks and nothing has been done about it. please let me know if i can get assistance with getting this repaired as well as others who are going through the same things. if ford is willing to risk a life prior to helping fix a known issue i do not think i will be purchasing another ford again. | |||
| 02/12/2010 | 73700 | 1 | |
| Leaking windshield and electrical problems on our 2001 expedition, worried about a possible fire. *tr | |||
| 01/21/2010 | 102000 | 1 | |
| Was driving down the road in heavy rain when windshield wipers stopped working. could not see 2 feet infront of me, so i was forced to pull over on a busy road. put the truck in park, and wipers started working. put back in drive and they stopped. finally the rain slowed enough for me to drive with out the wipers, very unsafe! when i got home, i turned the key off, pulled them out of the ignition and the heater kept running. i had to turn it to off position. lights on gauge cluster were flickering too. opened driver side door and radio stayed on. had to manually turn that off as well. smelled something burning, so i quickly unhooked the battery. came back a couple hours later, connected battery, now vehicle wont start! will turn over, but wont crank. did some research and found that this is a very common problem with many different ford vehicles! problem is caused by a faulty windshield, allowing water to leak into the cab, behind the dash, and get water on the gem and fusebox, creating corrosion. these problems could be very unsafe! possible fire from electric short, possible injury/death from wipers quitting while driving. ford should take responsibility for their faulty design! *tr | |||
| 03/12/2008 | 99000 | 1 | |
| Car would not start on lot when i went to look at it to purchase. dealer replaced battery. afew months later after car sat for a period of time(1-2 weeks) vehicle would not start. dealer replaced battery safer relay. few weeks after that same thing again. dealer says battery may be bad. replaced!! my latest event vehicle sat for about 2 days. temp went down to -29 i waited until temp went up to about -5 and went to start and battery was completely dead. took vehicle to an auto electric shop where draw test showed an 80 milliamp drain where normal should be about (ford says) 50 milliamps. a wire was cut to the subwoofer and drain went down to 17 milliamps. this is a factory installed item. i have read hundreds of complaints on the particular vehicle(2001 ford expedition) mine happens to be an eddie bauer model. a lot of the problems seem to be leaking windshields ruining the gem modules and fuse blocks. i don't know yet if my problem is solved or not only time will tell. i'm sure a lot of this type of thing has come across your desk. ford should take some of this burden off it customers. they know this problem widely exist and they do nothing. future gm customer. *tr | |||
| 01/04/2010 | 72000 | 1 | |
| There seems to be electrical problems caused by a leaking windshield. this causes erratic behavior in the electrical system and i experience electrical shock when i touched the vehicle. i will cause accidents if it interfere with the power steering. this is a common problem in this vehicle according to the dealership - they should be responsible for there mistake - not slam the consumer with a $1000 repair bill. *tr | |||
| 12/24/1999 | 720000 | 1 | |
| On 01/04/10 we had snow and rain. i drove to a store with my 2001 ford expedition and when i wanted to leave the car failed to start. i had to sit in the cold (13'weather) waiting for some one to help for almost an hour. when i took it to the dealership the following week, they slammed me with $1000 in repair costs - money i cannot afford to spent on a vehicle especially if it is the manufacturer defect, the repairman admitted that this vehicle had issues with leaky windshields that goes into the fuses box and the short out the electrical system, i did experience electric shock also when i touched the vehicle, at the time i did not think anything of this but now i fear that this electrical problem will cause sparks that can cause vehicle fires. furthermore - if you're driving and the powersteering fail due to electrical problems it will cause accidents. please look into this and help loyal ford owners to get the repairs they deserve. *tr | |||
| 04/14/2007 | 85000 | 1 | |
| According to ford is the gem/cjb that fails because windshield leaking. any electrical component inside the vehicle not working (locks, windows, odometer, and misfiring) transmission not working ok. *tr | |||
| 12/04/2009 | 122000 | 1 | |
| My husband was driving his 2001 fore expedition on 78west , he heard a pop sound and smoke came in the truck , he pulled over on the shoulder and the truck caught of fire, totaling the truck. this was first occurrence. we only owed 2000 left to pay, and now my husband is without a vehicle to get to work. *tr | |||
| 12/16/2009 | 150000 | 1 | |
| My 2001 ford expedition has an electrical problem ,that causes me great concern as to the safety of me and my family due to electrical short circuit fire & ecct. ,sometimes the radio will come on with the ignition off and sometimes the heater fan comes on full blast when i cut the car off and remove the key ,something is killing my battery ,i am afraid to drive the vehicle off any where because when i get back to it ,it may or may not crank,this is truly a safety problem that i think is on the ford motor co. to fix , just let my family get hurt by this problem and i think i might just own the ford motor co. after the law suit. *tr | |||
| 01/02/2009 | 78000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. when shifting into the reverse gear, the rear parking sensor was inoperative. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. the technician was unable to determine the cause of the failure related to the parking sensor. the vehicle has not been repaired at this time. the failure mileage 78,000. the current mileage was 90,000. | |||
| 12/12/2009 | 89570 | 1 | |
| Ford expedition 2001 raining outside yesterday and today for first time this year. yesterday, battery light on dashboard (indicating electrical problem) went on for first time. tonight, went out with my wife and 3 young kids and as we were driving could tell something was definitely wrong with the electrical; radio shut off randomly, lights in cabin began slowly dimming, gauges went off then headlights, all in about a 3 minute period we were trying to get home as quickly as possible, but the expedition almost stalled, etc. we were able to make it home in the dark by the grace of god. went on the computer and began to read at ford-forums.com and realized our electrical problem was not unique but was a widespread problem that other ford truck/suv owners experienced. here's a link to the problems similar to what we experienced [http://www.ford-forums.com/ford-expedition/594-expy-has-serious-electrical-problem-2.html] i believe i'm having the same problem as those who have a leaky/faulty windshield and/or wiper-motor seal. the water gets into the fuse box and/or the gem module causing electrical issues and/or failures. i'm grateful my family is safe but our situation could have been disastrous and even life-threatening had it happened farther from home or on the freeway. i'm not sure what i can do to correct the failure but will be checking with my mechanic and ford dealer. *tr | |||
| 07/31/2009 | 130000 | 1 | |
| Day before fire, noticed smoke under the hood. could not figure out where problem was. friday,july 31, 2009 drove to work by 8:00am .entered bldg and someone shouted fire!fire! it was under my hood of truck and the truck burned from motor to dashboard,steeringwheel,front driver tire w/extensive smoke damage to cabin. total loss. *tr | |||
| 07/10/2009 | 99750 | 1 | |
| I have experienced a windshield leak on my 2001 ford expedition. this has lead to unwanted electrical activity when the vehicle is unattended. this has included the radio coming on or the blower motor running and even the starter engaging with the key removed. i am very concerned about a possible fire! *tr | |||
| 04/06/2009 | 100000 | 1 | |
| My 2001 ford expedition caught on fire and burned in the parking lot at the va regional office. i learned later that there have been issues with the cruise control feature that could potentially be the cause of the occurrence. *tr | |||
| 04/07/2009 | 108000 | 1 | |
| Vehicle caught fire after being off & parked for 3 1/2 hours. *tr | |||
| 04/08/2009 | 156000 | 1 | |
| Driving along interstate,heard a horrible noise. stopped, lifted hood and realized factory installed spark plug on my 2001 ford expedition with 5.4 triton motor had blown out. mechanic replaced coil,heli=coil and spark plug. *tr | |||
| 03/16/2009 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Windshield leaking water causing erratic and unpredictable intermittent electrical failures in a 2001 ford expedition. windshield wiper operation is effected by water intrusion into the fuse panel and gem as stated in ford motor company advisory. when vehicle is placed into drive it operation of the windshield wipers is either non operational or only operational when vehicle is placed back into park. this a major safety issue which has been swept under the rug by ford motor company. this issue has been documented by numerous complaint on this web site alone. but until someone is injured or killed well this issue come to light and action to correct the problem which effect many families that use these vehicles everyday rain or shine. these incidents have been going on for more than three years. *tr | |||
| 03/13/2009 | 1 | ||
| The blower in the front dash would keep blowing even when i took the key out. i had to leave it blowing all night at the apartment complex....i was worried that it might catch n fire. in the morning, the battery was dead. i called my repair shop, they came and jump-started my expedition. they have not worked on it, yet. i have found and recall that there has been a recall on this make and model (first noted in 2002). *tr | |||
| 02/18/2009 | 130000 | 1 | |
| Safety related electrical problems during rainy conditions, including failure of windshield wipers. *tr | |||
| 12/01/2008 | 91000 | 1 | |
| On the morning of 12/1/08 my 2001 ford expedition would not start, battery was dead. i jumped it off and drove it to the dealer. the ac fan and radio remained on even with the key out of the ignition. i have also learned the abs system could be affected. also; due to the electrical system shorting out there is the potential for fire. it has been determined that the windshield leaked water onto the fuse box/gem. ford issues a special service message #15773, in april of 2002. i bought this expedition from b&b ford at barnwell, sc 29812, 803-259-5524 on 2/21/2004. no one mentioned the ssm to me. now my vehicle is sitting in the middle of the dealership with the under wheel dash removed. they are telling me the it will be over $600.00 for the repair. this includes resealing the windshield, replacing the fuse box and gem. i feel that i have been driving in a vehicle that is poised to cause my family harm or death. purchasing from a dealer one would have to agree that these issues should be resolved before the vehicle was sold to me. once again, i was never made aware of any issues now a possible $600.00 plus bill. they ordered the parts today. this is definitely a ford problem not an ed problem. how many others are riding around in these time bombs? thanks for your time. ed corley *tr | |||
| 11/30/2008 | 140000 | 1 | |
| During wet weather my 2001 ford expedition will have various electrical problems including windshield wipers not working, radio turning on/off, door locks not working and windows not working. sometimes car will not start at all. *tr | |||
| 11/21/2008 | 96410 | 1 | |
| Have owned my 2001 ford expedition for almost three years. have replaced the battery and when in rains, i have to keep towels in the vehicle because of leaking windows. it does not always leak in the same spot. many times i have attempted to start my vehicle and the battery is dead. now when i shut my vehicle off, the blower fans turns on and runs until the battery is dead. i also will be driving, and all my dash lights will blink on and off. i am concerned about the gem module and the possibility that this electrical activity could cause a fire, even when not running. i am hearing estimates for repair of up to $1,500.00. in my research on this, it is not an isolated event, nor an inexpensive one to fix. *tr | |||
| 09/09/2008 | 70000 | 1 | |
| Windshield leaking water causing erratic and unpredictable intermittent electrical failures in a 2001 ford expedition. this is dangerous. *tr | |||
| 07/24/2008 | 89000 | 1 | |
| Water leaked through windshield. car stays on when key is out at times wasting all gas. blower and dash lights stay on at times draining battery. *tr | |||
| 03/29/2008 | 94000 | 1 | 01/24/2005 |
| Car was parked caught on fire in the middle of the night. had city of seattle fire department and fire marshal investigator showed up also he determined fire was electrical. he gave me a report number i also reported incident to my insurance company. my car is a 2001 ford expedition. after reading on the internet all the other reports i have no doubt it was because of problems with the cruise control mentioned on many, many other sites. i am now stuck in a position where i have to buy another car, i have lost all the money i have invested into this vehicle. if i was aware of this problem when i brought it in 05 i could have had it turned around. the thing that really sticks out is that the recall was in 05 and makes me question why wasn't this fixed before i purchased the vehicle. *tr | |||
| 02/28/2006 | 150000 | 30 | 02/08/2001 |
| 2001 ford expedition has electrical malfunction wipers don't work when vehicle is put in gear. lights stay on after vehicle is turned off and light switch is off. radio comes on when vehicle is off. *tr | |||
| 02/12/2007 | 65000 | 100 | 09/10/2003 |
| 1. the air bag system fails when i turn the truck off and the rear end lowers to the ground. i have to wait a long time with the ignition on when i am parked for the truck to raise up. it also lowers while driving and i have to pull over and wait for it to raise up again. this happens throughout every day. i have not tried to get it fixed because it is very expensive. 2. when it rains the electrical systems goes haywire. the starter engages when the key is not in the ignition and when the truck is already running; the lights flicker or remain on; the blower turns on when the truck is shut off; the radio won't work; the windshield wipers won't work; when the car is shut down everything stays on and the battery runs down. *tr | |||
| 01/31/2008 | 108000 | 2 | 03/31/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. the contact stated that the electrical system activates continuously. the dealer stated that a new electrical box, which controls the horn and all other electric instruments, needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure continues. the dealer advises her to bring the vehicle in for repair; however, they never repair it correctly. the contact does not want to continue paying the dealer for incorrect repairs. the current and failure mileages were 108,000. | |||
| 01/18/2008 | 80000 | 5 | 05/24/2001 |
| After rain or heavy fog we experienced many electrical issues on our 01 expedition incl. horn not working normal,front & rear wipers not working or coming on by themselves,door locks locking/unlocking while driving, interior & exterior lights not working,alarm system going off while suv was being driven,fan blower on after suv was turned off, radio working intermittently, etc. the latest occurred 1/16/08 after heavy rains the prior night. suv wouldn't start in the morning and had to be jumped. it was driven that day with only issue being interior lights coming on themselves. on 1/17/08 suv wouldn't turn over and again was jumped. there was clicking noise from engine compartment that seemed to be coming from kelsey hayes black box. we immediately took suv to dealership and asked for tech to witness issue. tech confirmed noise coming from the k-h abs module, said problem was probably due to windshield leak into fuse box & gem module which was sending current to abs module and also causing interior lights to turn on/off by themselves. on 1/18/08 dealership said tech did pressure test on windshield and it leaked and needed to be resealed. fuse box and gem module would also need replaced. since problems were caused by water leak ford ext.warranty won't cover repairs. i spoke to srv mgr,who said he would call zone mgr.and get back to me. i called ford customer relations (crc) to document issues. called dealership on 1/21/08 and srv. mgr. said zone mgr. said nothing could be done to resolve situation and we were responsible for repairs. due to ongoing electric issues with suv we fear other safety features may malfunction compromising our safety. ford issued ssm 15773 on 4/05/02 to dealerships addressing unusual electrical issues after rain or snow resulting from a windshield water leak. the ssm included actions to be taken in that situation. our vehicle was back to dealership many times after release of ssm for electrical issues and ssm work was never done. *tr | |||
| 12/30/2007 | 80995 | 1 | 05/24/2003 |
| I was coming home from church in heavy rain in 2001 expedition when the windshield wipers and radio quit. i was forced to pull over due to not being able to see road ahead. i shifted into park and the radio and wipers came on. but as soon as i shifted back into drive they quit again. so i waited out the rain. when rain ceased i made it home with no wipers or radio. when i switched the ignition to off and removed the key the radio and wipers started to work again. the reading on the speed odometer was little dashes, and three warning light were own. turn key back on and tried to crank suv. it would only turn the engine over (not starting it). i disconnected the battery to keep from running battery down. if this had happen in heavy rain on a crowded highway there would have been a major accident and probably death. it seem that the 2001 expedition has a history of windshield leaks letting the rain get on the fuse panel junction and gem module. what will it take to get ford to fix this problem, death and property damage? *tr | |||
| 11/26/2007 | 1 | ||
| Unwanted electrical activity. the blower motor comes on (sometimes) when the ignition is turned off. also heard a clicking sound under the hood, may be the abs. will not start as battery is low. *tr | |||
| 08/03/2006 | 12 | 02/04/2005 | |
| Every time it rains, my car won't start, front dash lights will turn on automatically, wipers won't work, radio won't work, abs and theft light comes on, it has smoked and sometimes smells like an electrical fire. water pools in the front left of my dash, it is completely rusted underneath my dash on the left side. *tr | |||
| 08/16/2007 | 12 | ||
| I am having the same water leak problems that i've seen on here before. water is getting into my fusebox every time it rains. i don't have the money to repair this so it is an ongoing safety hazard for me. i cannot believe this has not already been recalled after viewing all the complaints on the internet. *tr | |||
| 10/11/2007 | 100000 | 9 | 08/12/2004 |
| I have a 2001 ford expedition and 1 year ago the heater would stay on after i would remove the key from the ignition and the battery would be dead every morning. 4 months ago i was driving in the rain and when i put my car into park the radio would turn on and i would put it into drive and it would turn off. two days ago i was at work and i had gone to my car to retrieve something and i could hear across the parking lot that my car was trying to start without my key in the ignition i was freaking out, how can a car start without a key. i opened my car and put my key in the ignition, not knowing what to do i tried to start it to turn it off and when it was off i closed the door and started to walk back into work and it all the sudden was trying to start itself again. i went into work to get a man to come and unplug my battery. after work i reconnected the battery and it started i picked up my children and on the way home my car started grinding making weird noises then the radio was going on and off. i pulled over and grabbed my children out of the car thinking it was going to start an electrical fire. i had to stand in the rain and wait for a ride to pick us up and take us home. this only seems to happen in the rain. i was so scared for my self and my children. i went home and called a friend who knows a lot about cars and he said that this is common in ford expeditions the windshield window leaks. he says i have to get a new windshield and a gem module and a fuse box and a junction box. how can this be such a problem and ford has not recalled the leaky windshields. *jb my husband is very ill and we do not have any money to fix this. i now have no way to get him back and forth to the hospital. we all pay so much money for our cars and we have to worry about possible fires and unwanted elecrical activity when the car is unattended. i really hope ford can help me and many others out their. *jb | |||
| 02/05/2007 | 145000 | 1 | |
| Windshield wipers, rear window wiper, windows, interior lights and moon roof quit working, apparent cause was gem module due to leaking windshield? *jb | |||
| 08/03/2006 | 42000 | 1 | 10/19/2001 |
| The electrical system on my 2001 ford expedition was compromised and required repair due to a leaking front windshield. during heavy rainstorms the windshield leaked and soaked my electrical box causing shortages in all of my electrical systems. driving the vehicle to the dealership, the vehicles electrical components were malfunctioning which caused some unsafe moments on the highway. dealer replaced electrical box under my extended warranty but i (owner) had to replace front windshield at my own cost. *nm | |||
| 05/12/2006 | 59061 | 1 | 01/10/2004 |
| Electrical hazard due to water intrusion resulting from windshield leak. 2001 ford expedition experienced several electrical failures during rain storm including but not limited to windshield wiper failure, headlamp failure, window/door lock failure, ac runs with ignition off and keys removed, car attempts to start without keys or driver. *jb | |||
| 02/15/2004 | 28441 | 28 | 01/03/2004 |
| Today (7/21/06) i again contacted the ford customer relationship center concerning a problem with the electrical system in my 2001 expedition. it has continually eaten batteries and the battery saver relay due to a windshield leak that ford claims they are not aware of, yet nhtsa has been receiving regular complaints on this problem. initially the drawdown was diagnosed by ford as relating to rhe cruise control recall. guess what? that's fixed but the frying of the battery saver relay and battery drawdown continue. i did not appreciate dale at the ford consumer relationship number referring me to a ford dealership in carson city, i'm sure if i drove the vehicle from hawaii the leak would get worse. meanwhile, what is nhtsa doing about complaints you've been receiving for years? this defect is well documented and caused injuries and economic stress. would you please take some action? | |||
| 06/14/2006 | 78000 | 1 | 06/01/2004 |
| Dt*: the contact stated the front windshield leaked rainwater into the vehicle and the dash panel area. afterwards, the power and electrical features did not work. the vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined due to the heavy rain the windshield seal leaked and the water caused an electrical failure of the central junction box. | |||
| 03/21/2006 | 72000 | 1 | 03/16/2001 |
| I own a 2001 ford expedition. for about the last 3 months, when it rains, the electrical system has numerous problems. it started about 3 months ago when the heater fan would continue to blow on high after the key was removed from the ignition. it would continue to run until the battery died. it gradually got worse over the last 3 months with a new symptom being added to the list. currently the radio and windshield wipers will not work when the car is in drive after it has been raining heavily for awhile. also the fan problem continues when the car is turned off. all this happens when it has been raining heavily for a while. i have seen reports from other owners that this is happening to them so i'm reporting it to you. since the windshield wiper doesn't work when it is raining, this could be a bad problem. *jb | |||
| 01/02/2006 | 65000 | 8 | 02/01/2004 |
| For the past 3 years since i owned my vehicle it malfunctions when it rains. the electrical components go haywire and they continues to run when i turn the car off and take the keys out. eventually the battery dies and it does not go away until the rain stops for at least 3 days. i cannot drive the car when it is like this. *jb | |||
| 12/28/2004 | 41733 | 9 | 10/01/2003 |
| Incident: 2001 ford expedition 1. windshield wipers would not work, radio would go off when vehicle was put in gear, blower, compass, thermometer lets & bells would not work, vehicle would not start, battery eventually went dead, etc 2. had to service the vehicle for safety and performance reasons 3. expedition was serviced at a local ford dealership. service department advised us that there was a water leak around the windshield. water was leaking into an electrical box - had to replace fuse panel and reseal glass at a cost of $456.96. *nm | |||
| 08/02/2005 | 69800 | 20 | 07/23/2005 |
| Since i got the truck the electric system has been failing, also the brakes failed to operate while on the freeway and almost had us killed. the back door locks by itself and can't be opened. air comes in from the front windshield and it also leaks when it rains. all four tires were very wasted, also i was lied about the interest rate. i was told that my interest would be 6.78% and in the contract it appears as 12.15%.*jb | |||
| 07/21/2005 | 68000 | 4 | 08/21/2001 |
| Vehicle was left outside during several rainy days. upon starting vehicle, wipers, fans would not work. radio would not operate. when vehicle was left in auxiliary position, the vehicle would start itself without turning the key. if the car was left running and in park, the vehicle would try to start while running. this has happened several times, during wet rainy weather. the vehicle, a 2001 ford expedition was taken to the dealership and problem explained. by this time the area affected had dried out and vehicle returned to normal operating systems. the dealer said it could not be diagnosed until it occurred again. *nm | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 28000 | 50 | 12/15/2000 |
| Fuse box and module all kinds of electrial problems also car will start on its own the car will jump into reverse | |||
| 08/04/2004 | 28000 | 50 | 12/17/2000 |
| This expedition starts up with no key wipers start and stop door lokes open and close 4 wheel drive engages and disengages in park or neutral the car tries to start again when it is already running . the car was parked while i went into the store my wife was in the car it jumped into reverse she jumped out of the car the door hit her nocked her down and almost ran her over this can be repeated the fuse box and module were replaced at a cost of about $1,000.00 also i had to replace the front windshield as it was leaking they said the car was out of warrenty the car has never been in a accident . | |||
| 12/23/2004 | 69159 | 1 | 03/27/2001 |
| I had complete failure of electrical systems due to water leak around front windshield and/or moon roof | |||
| 01/11/2004 | 65000 | ||
| Vehicle caught fire while parked, completely engulfed in flames | |||
| 05/18/2005 | 60000 | ||
| Vehicle parked for approx. 22 hours, cc quit working 1 week prior, one day before vehicle fire would not get out of park | |||
| 04/07/2005 | 1 | 04/25/2001 | |
| 2001 ford expedition caught on fire in the steering wheel area underneath the hood. *mr the vehicle was parked the day before the incident occurred. around 9 am the consumer viewed smoke coming form the vehicle. the vehicle was totaled. *sc *jb | |||
| 04/08/2005 | 72000 | 2 | |
| This is the second spark plug in less than 4 months that has blown out of the cylinder head out of our 2001ford expedition. please investigate this problem as it is occurring to many people. it is definitely a flaw in design and is costing people too much money to continue to fix. ford has been no help. as the last time, while driving the spark plug just blows through the cylinder head on a vehicle that has been impeccably maintained.*ak | |||
| 02/06/2005 | 48000 | 0 | 08/12/2004 |
| I own a 2001 ford expedition, i was parked in front of my parents home for approx. 2 1/2 hours, when my fiance walked outside an saw that my car was on fire. the fire started on the driver side engine compartment. i have reported the incident to my insurance carrier. but i heard of the recalls that have been reported on the ford suv's. the engine was completely destroyed. i feel this is related to the cruise control unit, after examination after the fire was extinguished. the fire department reported to the scene, and report was filed. *jb | |||
| 12/22/2004 | 68250 | 1 | 06/28/2002 |
| While driving my 2001 ford expedition at 50 mph i heard a pop and this was followed by erratic handling and poor idle. an inspection later revealed a spark plug which ejected out of the cylinder head and stripped the threads with it. the cost to repair the head was $600.00. initially i was told i would need a $2700 head replacement. the dealer advised me that there still can be no guarantee that the repaired plug won't come out or any of the other plugs. research of this problem shows many expedition and f-150 owners with the same problem.*ak | |||
| 12/16/2004 | 2 | 12/01/2001 | |
| While placing the key inside of the ignition vehicle would turn off. but consumer could turn the ignition switch manually without the key inside. vehicle would turn on, and the windows would roll up. consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak there were times when the consumer was unable to get the key out of the ignition, and there were times when he did get the key out, the radio continued to play. *jb | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 1 | 11/06/2001 | |
| At least 5 different times my suv has surged and each time i take it in to the shop and they never can seem to find the problem. it usually happens at low idle speeds and you never know when it will do it.once i about went through the block busters large window. somebody is going to get hurt if ford doesnt fix this problem. also my 4 wheel drive kicks on sometimes when im setting still ,like at a red light.i have to turn it on then turn it off for i to get out of 4 wheel drive. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle was parked in driveway with key removed from ignition. windshield wipers, radio,and dvd accessory began operating without warning.*ak | |||
| 02/22/2003 | 4 | ||
| I have two intermittent issues with my 2001 ford expedition eddie bauer. 1. on 4 occasions the vehicle has surged forward. this has happened twice at 5 mph, 50 mph, and 15 mph. the cruise control was not on. at the slower speeds i was either slowing down or coasting and the rmp rapidly increased for about 2 seconds and then slowed down.(from 1100 rpms up to 2200 rpms) at the higher speed, it felt like someone ran into the back of the vehicle. it took off for a similar time and then returned to the prior rpms. i took it to a blue oval certified dealer and was told nothing was wrong with vehicle. 2. either while stopping or accelerating, the radio volume will turn itself way up for a couple of seconds. it scares the hell out of you. this happens about once a month. the first issue is a major safety issue as i narrowly missed rear-ending a vehicle one time and a mailbox another. the second issue is more of a nuisance than a safety issue. both appear to be electrical/computer issues.*jb | |||
| 08/06/2001 | 2 | 02/14/2001 | |
| Whenever vehicle has been started and running for a minute it would suddenly cut off for no reason. at the time the vehicle would have 1/4 tank of fuel. vehicle not able to be restarted. also, all electrical systems shut down. have taken to dealer twice & mechanic could not locate cause of problem.*ak | |||
| 01/01/2001 | 5 | 12/01/2000 | |
| While engine isideling, vehicle will surge foward without the drivers foot on the gas, this has occurred a total of five times. dealer has been contacted, but was unable to remedy problem at this time.*ak consumer states four times incident happened while vehicle rolling with drivers foot on brake, the fifth time was with the brake totally depressed had just come to a stop and engine surged.*jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 03/15/2001 | 25 | ||
| I have had electrical problems from the begining, then transmission problems they have attempted to repair then replace the transmission over 6 times. this vehicle has become unreliable at this point. i am trying to go through the ford dispute settlement board at this point but i am looking for all the help i can at this point | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 02/20/2008 | 79500 | 10 | 06/01/2003 |
| Water leak in the front windshield (following a few consecutive rainy days), causing electrical failure of the dome light, wipers, radio and gear selector. ford service advised replacing the fuse box and gem module for $1,100. this is my family vehicle and i am deeply concerned that this may cause an electrical fire or unwnated electrical activity when the car is unattended. my car is just under 80k miles. i have done some research and can see that there are many others that are experiencing similar problems. this is a safety concern that should should be attended to immediately. i hope this can be resolved without taking legal action. *tr | |||
| 12/31/2006 | 100010 | 6 | 03/10/2001 |
| Tl*- the contact has a 2001 ford expedition with an odometer reading of 100,010 miles. the contact stated that under wet or snowing conditions the vehicle would not start. when the contact took the vehicle to the dealer they told him that the vehicle had a battery problem. the contact had changed the battery several times, but the vehicle continued to have the problem. the contact later found that his windshield was leaking water to the fuse box under wet conditions which was the caused the rear windshield wiper to stop working. the dealer repaired the failure. | |||
| 01/18/2006 | 55000 | 4 | 12/12/2005 |
| 2001 ford expedition windshield leaking into fuse box and gem module , causing electrical problems and shorts.*ak | |||
| 01/03/2005 | 69300 | 35 | 10/19/2002 |
| There was a heavy rain the expedition was parked outside. there was water on the floor mat. the headlights, windshield wipers, radio worked when the expedition was off. yet would not work when the car was on. the expedition acted on its own. we took the expedition to the dealership (jim keim ford) where we purchased the vehicle. they charged us 893.00 to fix the fuse panel, sensor panel and reseal the entire front window. then jim keim told me it would be another 200.00 if they broke the windsheild. i paid the money and have not had a problem since. *jb | |||
| 04/04/2005 | 3 | 10/20/2002 | |
| I have been having the same problem with my 2001 ford expedition since march 2004. the problem is with the fuse that displays lights on the dash board. this fuse repeatedly blows. so i took the vehicle to allan vigil ford in morrow, georgia and the repeatedly could not find the problem. at this present time the problem still has not been solved therefore i am forced to be inside before night fall. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| 08/03/2006 | 75000 | 1 | 01/10/2005 |
| While driving at low speed, the number three spark plug shot out rendering my 2001 ford expedition unusable. fortunately, i was able to pull off to the side of the heavily traveled road. upon further research, this appears to be a very common problem. *jb | |||
| 06/21/2006 | 75000 | 1 | 04/01/2001 |
| Dt*: the contact stated that while driving at 65 mph, the check engine light illuminated, and the vehicle lost speed and began to buck. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic shop, where it was determined that there was an electrical shortage. the number 8, 7, 5, and 4 engine coils have been replaced on the vehicle. the consumer stated the number 7 & 5 coil has been replaced twice. updated 07/25/06. *jb | |||
| 03/10/2005 | 60000 | 5 | 07/22/2004 |
| 2001 ford expedition ignition coils continue to short out when wet and always after a rain - water seeps into the engine compartment and inevitably that an ignition coil will begin to short out / begin missing and lose power while driving. because this always seems to happen during inclement weather the danger factor is heightened. i have spoken to other 2001 expedition owners and they all have experienced the exact same dangerous and expensive problem. another issue of consumer concern is that ford motor co. and it's service representatives are keenly aware of this and in fact have repaired the continuous problem during the first 75,000 miles. i personally have had the coils go out on me while driving in dangerous weather and have now had five(5) ignition coils go out on me at this time. ford motor co needs to take responsibility for this inherent mechanical problem and finally correct this problem before any accidents and deaths occur. *nm | |||
| 09/30/2005 | 75000 | 2 | 12/01/2003 |
| Dt: contact states the car takes a long time to start, it's like the battery is dead. when vehicle was inspected the contact was told that the battery was good. when hitting the alarm the horn will sound very low, sometimes it will not make a sound at all. the automatic locks will not engage until the vehicle is already down the road. they suppose to engage when taking foot off the brakes. when starting the car the gauges will flash on/off, and then go back to normal. also, when starting the vehicle the headlights will flash on as if the alarm has sounded, then , they will go off. the light that indicates if the car is in overdrive or regular drive no longer works. the contact received a recall letter last month regarding the scds. he reports having no problems with the cruise control. he believes the aforementioned problems are related to the defective scds. he has not taken the car to dealer to have the scds disconnected as stated in the recall. he plans to do so as soon as possible. *ak | |||
| 01/01/2004 | 1 | ||
| Tire tread separated. (nar) *ph while driving a piece of the passenger side rear tire tread came off the tire. the tire was replaced with the spare. next the drivers side rear tire tread separated which caused temporary loss of control. the tire damaged the rear bumper and wheel well. while doing research the consumer came across a recall notice for the tires. the consumer request reimbursement for the price of five new tires, damage and mental anguish. the vehicle transmission also had to be overhauled because it caused the vehicle to vibrate while changing gears. the ignition coil was replaced to alleviate bucking while driving at a steady speed. *nm | |||
| 04/11/2004 | 40400 | 1 | 06/05/2003 |
| Ignition coiled burned out causing a 30 amp fuse to fail. the car immediately stalled and would not start again due to electronic system shutdown. the car has only 40,000 miles and it and has had all recommended service. the ford dealership service department who made the repair stated that there were 8 of these ignition coils and they could burn out at any time causing the same failure.*ak | |||
| 08/16/2002 | |||
| Vehicle stalled while driving on highway. vehicle checked by dealer, who advised consumer that coil pack and plug on one cylinder had a short circuit and failed, causing vehicle to stall. dealer also advised consumer that this was a common occurrence.*ak | |||
| 04/21/2002 | 04/01/2000 | ||
| While parked on a slight decline, the vehicle shut down. at first i thought i had ran out of gas, but i remembered i had just put in $15 the day before. vehicle would not start after three (3) attempts. a gentleman suggested i let it roll down the incline, to a flat surface, and to try again. i attempted to start the vehicle again and after two (2) more attempts, it started.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - ANTI-THEFT CONTROLLER | |||
| 03/15/2007 | 109000 | 10 | 07/10/2003 |
| I have a 2001 ford expedition (eddie bauer). the truck is experiencing erratic electronic problems such as dying driving down the road, electric functions turning on and off while vehicle is unattended, security light flashing, mileage indicator has lines through it, radio turing on and off, blower turning on and off, lights acting on their own, etc. the failure to run and dying unexpectedly has caused near death accidents as i pull onto the roadway from a cross street. the vehicle has been taken to ford and they explained that the problem originated from a leaking windshield which caused the gem module and fuse box to corrode. after fixing the windshield, gem module, and fuse box, the problems persisted. i am concerned that the electrical problems will cause a fire due to the vehicle turning things on and off by itself. *ak | |||
| 01/03/2005 | 69300 | 35 | 10/19/2002 |
| There was a heavy rain the expedition was parked outside. there was water on the floor mat. the headlights, windshield wipers, radio worked when the expedition was off. yet would not work when the car was on. the expedition acted on its own. we took the expedition to the dealership (jim keim ford) where we purchased the vehicle. they charged us 893.00 to fix the fuse panel, sensor panel and reseal the entire front window. then jim keim told me it would be another 200.00 if they broke the windsheild. i paid the money and have not had a problem since. *jb | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION - SWITCH | |||
| 05/18/2005 | 69000 | 1 | 05/06/2002 |
| On may 18 2005 my 2001 ford expedition vin # 1fmru17w31lb14596 stopped working while at a local walmart store i had to call roadside assistance to tow my vehicle to my home being that it was about 11 pm and no shops were open i had the vehicle towed to my address and parked in the driveway the next evening while parked in the driveway undriven or started for 24 hours a neighbor ran into my home to get myself and my children out of our home screaming that our truck was on fire in the drive parked directly in front of the garage after pulling my family out we then called 911 where the local fire dept was sent out to our home to put out the fire. the fire marshall at that time told us where the hot point was and that we should contact ford i contacted ford immediately that morning and they denied any part of a recall for that or my other 98 ford expedition we then contacted sherry pullen at nhtsa to try to get asst. in this matter we also had our 98 ford expedition towed to the local ford dealer after this in fear of this happening again and they replaced the switch at no charge to us and said there was a recall sent to them by ford i faxed the work order and all info to sherry pullen and weeks later saw on the news that ford did expand there recall to include both of my vehicles i have contacted ford on numerous occasions with no response and have also files complaints with the bbb as well as that attorney general's office. *jb | |||
| 63000 | 3 | ||
| Consumer complained about a seat belt problem. the dash lights illuminated as if vehicle was about to start, however not vehicle would not start.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 11/01/2001 | 150 | 9 | 08/23/2001 |
| My ford expedition was purchased in august of 2001. by november of '01 the battery had died. to shorten the story, i hit the highlights. basically it was determined by myself and ford that if the vehicle was untouched for more than 2 weeks, the active power drain on the vehicle was substantial enough to drain the battery. after 9 instances of taking the vehicle to ford over a 3 year period, towing the vehicle in, and working with them on what was wrong, i was told that top ford engineers said it was acceptable that if a ford vehicle had a substantial power drain that it was okay if the vehicle could hold a charge for 2 weeks. basically admitting fault and telling me it was my responsibility to work around this issue by installing a battery charger. since the expedition is my 2nd vehicle i only drive it once a month or so. if i do not keep the battery charged via external charger the battery will die. one note here is that the amperage draw to ground on the vehicle at all times is enough to cause substantial sparking if the battery cables are loose or removed. this also was deemed okay by ford. this causes me enough concern that i will not park this vehicle in the garage of my home due to fear of fire. but the vehicle cost enough that i can't simply replace it. i've notified many ford dealerships and contacts including calling, emails, and written letters on this subject and they simply accept the fact that they manufacture unsafe vehicles. hopefully this form will cause statistical notification of their shortfalls. *jb | |||
| 01/11/2004 | 3 | ||
| On january 11, 2004 consumer's vehicle exploded while being parked in the garage. this explosion damaged about 80% of house property. when this was investigated it was determined that this was due to a default in electrical system wiring. consumer had vehicle serviced twice prior to this incident.*ak | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - FRONT UNDERHOOD | |||
| 05/17/2007 | 10500 | 1 | 02/01/2000 |
| 2001 ford expedition caught fire on the driveway of my home. *jb | |||
| 03/26/2007 | 84000 | 1 | 12/08/2002 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. the contact noticed smoke rising from the hood of the vehicle. the contact exited the vehicle , and it was towed to a repair shop. the dealer was contacted, and stated that the vehicle was included in recall 05v388000. after reviewing the pictures of the vehicle's failure the dealer raised the possibility that the recall repair may have caused the fire. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and failure mileage were 84,000.*ak | |||
| 02/09/2007 | 94000 | 1 | 11/03/2004 |
| Tl*- the contact stated that after driving the 2001 ford expedition with 94000 failure mileage and being parked for approximately an hour the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. three fire engines were dispatched because the fire spread to the contact's house. the vehicle had extensive damage. *ak | |||
| 07/25/2005 | 85000 | 1 | 05/10/2004 |
| Truck was just sitting there when it caught on fire | |||
| 10/18/2004 | 1 | ||
| Vehicle parked in garage and started on fire. cruise control quit working prior to fire. vehicle severely destroyed and fuses obliterated. cruise control deactivation switch componenets recovered and xrayed. internal contacts arced and splattered. also arcing on wiring harness adjacent to vacuum booster. | |||
| 01/14/2005 | 64500 | 10 | 04/04/2004 |
| Electrical components fail when the car is put in drive, including radio, rear wiper, fog lamps, compass, outside temperature, power windows, and dash warning lights. dealer reports windshield leaking, causing component failures and repairs not covered under warranty. *nm | |||
| 1 | 05/17/2000 | ||
| While driving, rpms revved. also, consumer has smelled smoke coming from steering wheel column. consumer has contacted dealer. dealer unable to determine cause of problem. *ak *slc | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 02/16/2008 | 94000 | 6 | 07/07/2001 |
| In the last few months, i have noticed that when it rains, my blower motor will run on high-speed and my lights will flicker after i turn the vehicle off. at first it would stop after a few seconds, however this last time, it ran for about 10 minutes and finally shut off. i have a co-worker who has the exact same expedition and asked him if he's had this happen too him, which he stated yes and has been going on for around 6 months. i called ford motor co to inquire about a recall, since this is very unique in nature, and (of course) they have no record nor keep any data on anything (according too the rep). not quite sure what their job is! so i called the local dealer and they were 'familiar' with my problem and had a 'few' fixed. well, after doing some research on the internet, it turns out there's more than just a 'few' incidents.. there are several!!! the problem appears too start with a water leak in the windshield, going to the fuse box and gemodule which in turn sends electrical currents to the abs module which cause all sorts of problems. now if this isn't a ford manufacturers defect versus normal wear and tear, than i guess my college education means nothing. from my research and the local dealers quote, the cost of this repair starts a $1000.00.!! as of today, i have not fixed it, i'm deciding it i want to get a diff vehicle. *tr | |||
| 12/30/2007 | 80995 | 1 | 05/24/2003 |
| I was coming home from church in heavy rain in 2001 expedition when the windshield wipers and radio quit. i was forced to pull over due to not being able to see road ahead. i shifted into park and the radio and wipers came on. but as soon as i shifted back into drive they quit again. so i waited out the rain. when rain ceased i made it home with no wipers or radio. when i switched the ignition to off and removed the key the radio and wipers started to work again. the reading on the speed odometer was little dashes, and three warning light were own. turn key back on and tried to crank suv. it would only turn the engine over (not starting it). i disconnected the battery to keep from running battery down. if this had happen in heavy rain on a crowded highway there would have been a major accident and probably death. it seem that the 2001 expedition has a history of windshield leaks letting the rain get on the fuse panel junction and gem module. what will it take to get ford to fix this problem, death and property damage? *tr | |||
| 02/15/2007 | 1 | 03/30/2005 | |
| Unexplained electrical activity when the car is unattended. smell of burning plastic/wiring after vehicle has been shut off. clicking/hissing coming from under dash after vehicle has been shut off and key removed. heater, radio will continue to run after key has been removed, has even come on by itself after the vehicle has been left unattended. multiple warning lights flashing for no reason as well as random warning bells. *nm | |||
| 07/31/2006 | 67000 | 11 | 06/10/2001 |
| Experienced failure of several electrical components - electric door windows on right front, rear windshield wiper, cruise control, interior lights would not turn off, battery wore down, sunroof window. the dealer stated that water got into the car and had to replace the fuse box and computer and the switch for the front right window. returned with right front door window, and rear wiper not working again and have to replace the motor for these. *jb | |||
| 04/26/2004 | 33906 | 2 | 09/05/2002 |
| Windshield wipers, radio, clock, all stop working due to water leak. it was raining for several hours. in addition, the ac blower was running with the engine off and with no keys in the ignition. dealer fixed winshield water leak and installed sop parts gem module and cjb; also replaced central junction box. despite all this, in two other occasions, the ac continued to run without the key in the vehicle. this was finally fixed. old parts are not available. *nm | |||
| 01/03/2005 | 69300 | 35 | 10/19/2002 |
| There was a heavy rain the expedition was parked outside. there was water on the floor mat. the headlights, windshield wipers, radio worked when the expedition was off. yet would not work when the car was on. the expedition acted on its own. we took the expedition to the dealership (jim keim ford) where we purchased the vehicle. they charged us 893.00 to fix the fuse panel, sensor panel and reseal the entire front window. then jim keim told me it would be another 200.00 if they broke the windsheild. i paid the money and have not had a problem since. *jb | |||
| 10/01/2004 | 28000 | 50 | 12/15/2000 |
| Fuse box and module all kinds of electrial problems also car will start on its own the car will jump into reverse | |||
| 06/15/2005 | 5 | 11/10/2003 | |
| Dt: contact states the windshield is leaking, causing the computer in the fuse panel to short out. the stereo, windshield wipers, and the air conditioner come on when the vehicle was not in use. windshield was replaced. warranty expired , and electronic panel had not been replaced. ford manufacturer has been contacted.*ak | |||
| 08/04/2004 | 28000 | 50 | 12/17/2000 |
| This expedition starts up with no key wipers start and stop door lokes open and close 4 wheel drive engages and disengages in park or neutral the car tries to start again when it is already running . the car was parked while i went into the store my wife was in the car it jumped into reverse she jumped out of the car the door hit her nocked her down and almost ran her over this can be repeated the fuse box and module were replaced at a cost of about $1,000.00 also i had to replace the front windshield as it was leaking they said the car was out of warrenty the car has never been in a accident . | |||
| 01/01/2005 | 53000 | 20 | 08/10/2004 |
| Electronic shortages is causing malfunctions in the ignition switch, wipers, running lights and radio. these malfunctions seem to worsen when it rains. the vehicle starts by its self while unattended. when driving if the wipers dont work, i have to shift the transmission to neutrl for them to operate and the same for the radio. i have spent several hundred dollars to have this problem looked at and the ford dealership stated that they have had several vehicles come in with the same problem, but i would have to pay around $1000.00 more dollars to change out the fuse box and still this may not the cure the problem. the technition stated that water was getting in behind the fuse box some how. he told me to silicone the cow down to the windsheild to reflect the water, so i did and it did not work. every morning my preganent wife as to use a battery jumper box to just start the vehicle because the electronics on the vehicle stays on all the time as if the key was insertered and turned to auxillary. the vehicle attempts to start during the night by its self. it does not start, the starter just turns over as if it is trying to start until the battery goes dead. i am scared that the vehicle is going to catch fire or even blow up in front of my residence. dealership said that they could not fix the problem until enough people came in asking for the same help. i hope there is something that can be done about this 36,000.00 vehicle. i have carried the vehicle to several other mechanics and they cannot figure out the problem but they still charge me for looking. *ak | |||
| 12/23/2004 | 41000 | 10/26/2004 | |
| Windshield wipers failed to work when suv in drive;when lights on;4x4, wiper and abs indicator on dash flashing on and off. radio shutting off when vehicle put in drive. pw not working when vehicle in drive. 11/20/04 was first occurrence. happened approx. 8 times between then and 12/23/2004. *nm | |||
| 04/27/2001 | 2 | 02/01/2001 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||