Four problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2000 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Ford Expedition based on all problems reported for the 2000 Expedition.
My vehicle was parked in the driveway and I was alerted by my dogs barking. I opened my garage door to see the entire engine compartment on fire. The fire was so intense that everything under the hood had melted. The fire marshals said the alternator cause it.
The 2000 Expedition eddie bauer was purchased with 117,208 miles from ron marhaufer automall inc in the year 2011. In the last six months I have experienced numerous electrical issues with this vehicle. I have spent over $1000. 00 dollars replacing numerous parts two electrical coils and a alternator. The vehicle will run ok, I noticed that if I drive and stop and park two too three times, the auto will not start right away. I have to continually take the car out of gear and return the gear shifter to park. The auto will then start. I also noticed that the dash lights will illuminate to bright on their own while driving. I am concerned that the Ford motor company is aware of these issues and have failed to recall all affected vehicles. I have seen many complaints fro the same reason. What is the solution?.
Rain/snow cause water to leak into the gem module & fuse box under driver's side dashboard causing complete electrical failure, wacky electrical things like fan motor running without key in ignition, strange "stupid lights" periodically on dash, etc. Have replaced these twice, very expensive.
A week ago the alternator light and abs light began to flash while the vehicle was being driven. It then died, this happed on Thursday. The alternator was draining the battery. The battery has been replaced twice since Thursday. The vehicle caught on fire two weeks ago while being driven. The fire was put out by the owner. The vehicle was repaired by the dealer under recall for the cruise control. The vehicle is now in the dealership service department. Dealer is now trying to determine the root of the battery and alternator problem. The owner feels this may be linked to the original cruise control recall.