general problems of the 2000 Ford Expedition - part 2

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.

A 2000 Ford Expedition parked in the yard for 3 hours and suddenly started burning under the hood. We didn't smell anything burning . It just started to burn after 3 hours. Is there a recall on this truck? it has cruise control. Thank you.

Gem module failure causing rear windshield wiper and radio display not to work and heat/ac only to work in defrost mode.

2000 Ford Expedition caught on fire and burned.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the vehicle has an exhaust leak, the electrical odometer flickers on and off, and there is rust at the bottom of every door on the vehicle. Also, the fuel gauge does not work and the vehicle would stall while driving 50 mph. The dealer stated that the contact would be liable for 50% of the repair costs, and the other 50% would be covered under warranty. The failure mileage was 109,000 and the current mileage was 109,150, which was difficult to determine due to the failed odometer.

I have a 2000 eddie bauer Ford Expedition when it rains hard I have problems with my electrical system eg; motor runs when car is turned off, odometer comes on and off, 4x4 light flashes on and off. . . Dealer informed me that the problems stems from a windshield leak, the leak has been repaired by a windshield professional, he then informed me that I need to replace my gem module and fuse box. I'm concerned of possible fire. I only have one car my children lives might be in danger. Ford needs too take care of this problem. These are major defects that needs too be address. Ford motor company faulty or defective designs that has caused this leakage that's causing electrical problems to the gem module and fuse box is putting not only me but other drivers in danger also.

Heavy rains yesterday. On the way home from work, stopped at a store, turned off the key, but the heater blower did not turn off. Turned the heater control to off and heard many rapid clicks from under the dashboard to the right of the steering wheel. On arriving home, blower did the same thing. Vehicle parked in garage overnight. Next morning, several series of five beeps came from under the dash. Heater blower still stays on when key is out. We had water leaking around the windshield a couple years ago that caused the odometer to go out. Had the windshield re-sealed. Odometer intermittently comes back on since then. It would appear the leak is happening again, and water is getting down into the gem module and fusebox. Have not attempted to replace these yet. I'm afraid this electrical problem will cause a fire in the Expedition, which in my attached garage could likely burn down the entire house and threaten my family's safety. . Read more...

Windshield wipers, dash lights, 4x4, door locks, interior lights, sound system, all operate intermitanly after rain or snow. Heater fan comes on after taking key out. Mechanic estimates $1000 to remove fuse panel and replace. Said windshield has leaked and caused water damage in fuse box.

I've had several problems with the electrical system of my 2000 Ford Expedition after it rains. Today my alarm would not work so I had to use the keyless pad to unlock my vehicle, but it does not work to lock the vehicle. When I open the door there are dinging noises and you can hear the fan running in the motor. The SUV will not start, it tries to turn over but ends up failing and ending with clicking noise. The air bag light will stay lit and give me warning chimes. This has happened several times and I have managed to start it once it dries up . I've read many complaints on this issue and it is time that Ford does a recall. . . . . . . . We can not all be lying!!.

I own a 2000 Ford Expedition and after a hard overnight rain an electrical problem began. When I got into it the next morning the radio was playing and the heater display was on. When I started it all seemed normal until I put it into gear and the radio stopped, the heater stopped, the windshield wipers wouldn't work, and the windows wouldn't lower and when put back into neutral or park everything went back to normal. I brought it into the Ford dealer who does all my repairs and he told me it was the gem module and it would cost $1000. 00 for repair. I have no choice so I authorized the repair. He then informed me that when I pick it up I need to take it to a windshield repair shop to get the windshield resealed due to a defective seal that caused a leak that caused the gem module to malfunction. It seems that this is a large burden to put on the consumer since it is a known defect and there is no assurance that it won't happen again. I also believe this could be dangerous causing the vehicle to stall while driving or wipers to malfunction in the rain or any number of other problems since this module controls so many of the vehicles controls and instruments.

2000 Ford Expedition caugth on fire while truck was park at midnigth.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. After being parked for one hour, the entire front end of the vehicle suddenly caught fire. Prior to the fire, the vehicle was driven at 55 mph for approximately one hour. The inspector stated that the cause of the fire was electrical. The engine size was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 176,000.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. The vehicle caught on fire without warning while parked. The fire department extinguished the fire and there were no injuries. A fire report was available. The current and failure mileages were unknown. The consumer provided an incident report from the fire department. Updated 05/23/07.

- the contact called regarding 2000 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that he had driven the vehicle earlier and approximately 3-4 hours later the contact noticed that the vehicle was on fire. The contact stated the fire department extinguished the fire. The fire department took pictures of the vehicle. The contact stated that some of the vinyl siding on his home was damaged by the fire. There were no injuries. The contact stated he received the recall notice in Nov 2006. He had attempted to get the recall work done, however the Ford dealer did not have any available appointments. The manufacturer has denied the claim stating the consumer did not respond to the recall letter. The current and failure mileage was 90,000 miles.

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.

1. Vehicle operating normally, stalled and would not start on interstate. 2. Gem failed due to water, carpet and behind firewall wet. Potentially fatal due to total immobilization of vehicle. Towed. 3. Gem and fuse box replaced, see below looks like NHTSA investigation and engineering study started. 39 cases reported NHTSA action number : pe05033 NHTSA recall campaign number : n/a make : Ford model: Expedition manufacturer : Ford motor company year : 2000 component : electrical system date investigation opened : June 15, 2005 date investigation closed : open summary: complainants allege that when it rains or snows, water leaks into the vehicle around the windshield. The water seeps into the fuse box and Ford's gem (generic electronic module) causing the wipers and other electrical components to malfunction. The gem controls multiple functions, including, among other things, wipers and lighting.

Leak in driver side windshield which leaks into fuse box causing several electrical problems, engine revs on its own, starts by itself, windshields wipers turn on and off, radio works than turns off, head lights turn off while driving note have had it into dealership and repaired and it still doing the problems, was told by the tech it was a leak and they would not be able to guarantee the work. Happens every time it snows or rains heavily.

After the truck 100,000 miles service and was giving a green on all areas of Ford quality report, I had to take the car back three days later after it rain our area, I was told the coil needed to be replaced. Since the truck was not driving properly I had no choice but to have the coil replace. It worked for another three weeks until we had another down pour of rain, while driving I heard continuous beeps a minute or two later there was a burn smell in the truck it seems to come from under the dashboard on the driver side, being scared I had to park the truck and have it tow. I am now being told by the dealer that there is a water leak from the windshield which has caused a short with the electrical system and the cost would be $1400 to have it replace. This truck have had regular service every 3000 to 5000 miles since we bought it, this truck have not been involve in any accident.

I have had many of the same complaints as those listed on the net. Wipers coming on at any given time, speedometer not working, lights on radio not working, wipers come on when I try to let the driver window down. There are some other things as well. Have not taken to shop yet, but will soon.

2000 Ford Expedition caught fire in our driveway on 10. 08. 2006 after being parked for12+ hrs. Fire damaged the truck heavily and a vehicle parked next to it and also damaged the rear of the garage door, roof soffit, and nearby fence. Fire was extinguished by local fire dept. No personal injuries occured.

2000 Ford Expedition parked for more than 3 hours. Noticed white smoke coming from under hood. Strong smell of 'electrical fire'. We were able to smolder before flames ignited and before fire department arrived. The origin was, very obviously, the scds. It was melted and smoking.

My car was in front of my house nobody drove the vehicle for over 12 hours in the morning my neighbors called the police because my car was on fire. The car is now a total loss.

I took our 2000 Ford Expedition (eddie bauer ed. ) into joplin Ford Lincoln Mercury because of various electrical abnormalities. Including but not limited wipers stopping while driving(1-20-07). I had the dealership run computer diagnostics to tell me what the source of the problems was. I was informed that "wds performed diagnostic tests found central junction box, and gem module causing concern, water intrusion caused by leaking windshield. " total estimate to repair between $885 and $948 (depending on whether windshield could be reused). I declined to have repairs made (couldn't afford it) but pre-paid ($503. 04 for parts and diagnostics) so that I could do the work myself. It was during an internet search for "gem module" that I happened upon this (NHTSA) website. I've read all of the complaints (expedition electrical problems) and realized that mine is not an isolated case, but quite common. I went on to read ( ea05015) by the odi and documents. Unless they were not published, there are several flaws in the report. 1. Is it possible that wipers failing is not widespread; but, the result of faulty production at one plant? the report I saw doesn't indicate that any discernment was attempted in this regard. 2. The leak was in the upper left corner of the windshield behind the support column. It was out of sight, contrary to Ford's ascertion. 3. Odi's rational for not recommending a recall is that not enough percentage could be established as a result of service records and customer complaints to nhsta. It would be interesting to contact some of the owners that had gem problems and leaks; and ask them if they had their wipers stop. . . Because, though I reported the wipers to the service manager, what was shown on the repair order is, ". . . A c/s the blower fan runs on high when the key is shut off. Heard clicking noise from the abs when the veh is shut off. . . " maybe just a mistake, maybe not.

: the consumer stated the vehicle will not shift from park to drive periodically. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the consumer noticed the # 5 fuse was blown. After replacement of the fuse, the vehicle shifted properly. However, the fuse blew shortly after being replaced. The fuse was replaced five times before the vehicle was towed to the local dealership for inspection. The service dealer confirmed the fuse had blown.

Windshield leaking water which blew out fuse box and gem causing erratic behavior in windshield wipers, radio, heater, air conditioner, overdrive, transmission, speedometer, odometer, rpm gauge, and it also led to our pcm having to be replaced. Replaced windshield, fuse box, gem, pcm. Cost us 1700. 00 dollars. Two weeks later after a rainy night it is at the dealer again.

When it rained or snowed windshield would leak water on to fuse box causing accessories such as the blower, odometer and radio to work when car was not started. Car would also intermittently not start.

Chronic windshield leak, drivers side. Complained to dealer (3/14/05 & 4/4/05) - seal supposedly repaired? still continued to leak. Severe rusting under dash area. Started having electrical problems (fan blower and courtesy lights would come on by themselves while the vehicle was off and parked at night). Dealer claimed fuse block and gem module were damaged due to the water leak (a defect). The same leak we had been continually complaining about. The windshield, windshield seal, fuse block and gem were all replaced. The interior rusting was not and cannot easily be fixed. All this because of a Ford defect. The total repair was over $1,000.

Ford Expedition was sitting in carport. Just returned from the doctors office about 5:15 pm. About 6:00 my son hayden was going out to feed the animals and noticed that black smoke was comming from the car. He screemed and at that point I ran to the kitchen to find out what the problem was. He pointed out the smoke and I ran to the bedroom to get the keys to the car and had my sonn call 911. I then ran out the door and was going to try and move the car away from the house. By the time I could get close to the car flames started to appear on drivers to middle of the car between the hood and windshield. The black smoke began to thicked and I could see the paint bubbles in the hood. I attempted to open the drivers side door, but it was too hot and my son and the 911 operator were telling me to get away from it. At that point I could do nothing but watch as my car was burning and then it started to catch the house on fire as well. As we waited for the fire department to arrive all we could do is watch car explode several times and cause sevre damage to our house. Ford motor will be at the house Monday Aug. 22, 2005 to review this case. Experts in the area are telling us that this was caused by a faulty curise control switch and Ford, ti and dupont all know about this problem and are doing nothing about it. I will however not stand by and watch since we were lucky and no lives were lost,.

I first noticed a problem with my windshield wipers, they would not come on or just stop running then they started not turning off I had to pull the fuse to turn the wipers on and off. I made an appointment with Ford to have the problem looked at and was advised that the control switch was bad and would have to be replaced also during the same time period and same appointment I had to have a brake sensor replaced. I started noticing electrical problems like the radio would turn off when the vehicle was taken out of park and some times it would turn off when you were driving down the road and turn back on by its self. There have been times when I would be leaving work and try to use the remote to unlock the doors and it would not work and when I use the key to open the door the radio would be on and the ac would be blowing air. I have since discovered that the windshield is leaking and after a rain was when the problem would occur mostly. I made another appointment and advised Ford what was happening and I was advised that this is a common problem in the Ford Expedition and Ford f150. I was advised that the seal on the windshield over time separates from the frame and causes the leak. I said then this is a defect and was advised no its not its just something that happens. My Expedition is only 5 years old its a 2000 in great condition and had been garage kept for the past 4 years. Now I am out $1043. 69 just to have the windshield replaced and the gm module and fuse box replaced as well.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. The vehicle burned up while it was sitting outside of the consumer's house. The fire started around the engine and it engulfed the rest of the vehicle in flames.

4 x 4 warning light on dash board began flashing. All wheel drive failed. The Ford dealer replaced the gem module and 4 x 4 sensor. I called other Ford dealer's to double check the findings of the dealer I was working with. One serviceman commented that the only way the gem module can go out is to get it wet. This is difficult to do since it is inside the dash board. I now see there are complaints about leaky windshields in Expeditions. I am concerned about what safety issues may result when the gem module fails, and what else might fail if there is a leaky windshield. In my case, the all wheel drive failed. The old part has been discarded.

Water (rain) running into electrical system and shorting out components. I have had to replace all coil packs and still counting. Contacted Ford too many times.

Beginning April 2005, our 2000 Ford Expedition has had electrical problems that occur almost any time it rains. The water leaks under the hood and shorts out the truck. We had to replace the gem module and fuse box at our expense since the truck was out of warranty. Our mechanic cannot replicate the leak after many attempts and he even went to a Ford dealership for their assistance. They also could not solve the problem. Our truck has been towed numerous times to our mechanic dead on arrival. The truck is completely unreliable if it rains. This is a known problem. We have seen discussions about it on various websites. We wrote to Ford after the first occurrence but Ford said they would not take responsibility for it. Our mechanic has been extremely helpful and understanding about this, but at some point, if I were him, I would close my shop if I saw our truck coming on the back of a tow truck one more time.

Vehicle parked approx 15-20 mins, steam coming from hood, then thick smoke, flames under hood drivers side by windshield.

While parked in the driveway vehicle caught on fire. The fire department stated it seemed to have been an electrical malfunction. As a result, the vehicle was a total loss.