Ignition Module problems of the 2000 Ford Expedition

Vehicle sitting in driveway after 2 days of rain. Went to start up vehicle and battery dead. Took battery out to be tested and tested fine. Spent $165 on alternator replacement. Vehicle dead again next morning. Charged battery started vehicle up. Noticed water in floorboards and headliner. When key was removed from ignition, radio was still on and door would still ding as if key in ignition. Battery dead again several hours later. After doing research, was extremely frustrated to learn the issue is very well documented with improperly sealed windshields. Rather than Ford paying to reseal or inform consumers to fix out of their own pockets, they allowed consumers to experience dreadful electrical malfunctions with vehicle. Without going to mechanic, I removed both the gem module and fuse box. Put fax in vehicle to speed up the drying process. Allowed fuse box to sit inside for a week and ordered a gem module off the internet. Cleaned corrosion from fuse box/gem connectors and replaced gem module. Vehicle performs much better. Things that haven't worked in years (auto locks) now work. However, radio loses power intermittently which is frustrating. I own 2 Fords and am a very very disappointed consumer that something that could have been fixed for $100 have cost loyal consumers thousands.

I own a 2000 Ford Expedition. I am have continuing electrical problems. Initially, about 1 month after purchasing my vehicle, whenever it rained my electrical system would go haywire. The 4x4 lights would blink on and several other warnings lights including a clicking noise. I would take my key out of the ignition and the blower motor would continue to blow without the key in. When driving the radio, odometer and clock would go on and off at random times. I was told the windshield was leaking into the gem module and fuse box and I had to have a new windshield put in as well as the gem module replaced. I did this and the truck was okay for a few months. More electrical problems involving the abs light on the dash, the 4x4 light, the battery light as well as the battery control showing low. The blower continues to turn on when the key is removed as well as the running board lights remaining on. I have had to disconnect and replace the battery several times. I am concerned this is a safety issue first and foremost because of the abs light as well as fire hazard. Ford has refused to address these continual electrical problems.

We recently had a snow storm in our area. After the storm our Expedition started having problems. The first problem to occur was the front blower motor for the climate control would turn on high when the ignition was turned to the off position. I started researching this problem and started finding many similar stories on the internet. The next day many other problems popped up several dash light were flashing on and off, when this was happening you could here relays under the dash clicking on and off. When the truck was having its episode of flashing lights I found that my window controls and windshield wipers also did not work. I parked the car and turned it off that day and it had one more surprise for me. When the light switch was turned to the automatic day time running lights and the key was off you could here relays under the dash opening and closing at a fast rate. I turned the switch to off and it stopped. I talked to my stepfather who is a mechanic. He told me that he has seen this before he said it probably was my gem module, he said that this type of vehicle is prone to these modules malfunctioning. I did more research on line and found that a investigation was done on this issue by NHTSA the action number was ea05015 it was conducted in 2005. From the looks of it this has been a problem for a long time that has affected many people but still no action has been taken. This is one of two problems I have had with this otherwise good vehicle which is making it an unreliable and unsafe vehicle. How can I feel safe letting my family drive around in this vehicle when it rains or snows which is for the most part all the time in washington? in conclusion I hope this is taken seriously and will have some kind of impact on getting this problem solved not just for me but for all the owners of this vehicle with the same problem.

When raining car electrical system comes on by itself-dash lights, heater fan, door entry sounds. Car ignition turns over but will not start. I have had the windshield taken out and replaced more than once, the gem module and fuse box replaced, numerous towing bills and major inconvenience. I have spent $1500 approx. To say nothing of the value of my time. The Ford dealer will not continue to correct the problem nor will he offer a refund for repairs. As the owner of almost twenty personal and business vehicles, I can't believe Ford will not get this issue resolved for myself and the many other Expedition owners with similar complaints. I will no longer be a Ford customer and will replace this and the other Ford vehicles in our fleet with another brand unless Ford does something to correct the problem quickly. Sb.

Rolling up driver window-clicking noise/ticking in front end during slow turns-slowing down/engine vibration and roaring on acceleration/accelerator sticking while using cruise control/electrical problems(I. E-windows rolling up and down w/out prompting, door locks inoperable, running board lights flashing on and off or non-functioning, illuminated temp. And compass flashing or non-functioning, fan in a/c running for no reason w/vehicle off and keys out of ignition, indicator lights in dash flashing on and off, wipers operating w/out prompting, rear window wiper non-functioning, stereo only working in park and reverse or not at all, electrical clicking noise under the dash, left blinker faster than the right)/black foam substance coming from a/c vents/thumping noise right wiper when in use. The problems have been reported to Ford dealer and they stated it was a bad gem module and told us that it was getting wet. They stated to disconnect the battery when the vehicle is parked. These problems are worse when it rains. They also stated that this will happen if it is humid. We live in florida, I don't think that we should have to disconnect the battery everytime we park the vehicle. But if we don't, we have all of this going on when the vehicle is off and then the battery goes dead. I was driving on the highway and all of these things started happening at one time, it was raining. I almost lost control of the vehicle trying to get the wipers to function and get the vehicle off the road until all of this stopped. I bought the truck used from a local dealer back in November of last year. The problems began almost immediately. As the problems have gotten worse, I looked this up on the internet and found that Ford knew about the problem with the gem module, just as they knew about the cruise control problem and they are doing nothing to fix it. As I stated above, their answer to the problem which they knew existed, is to disconnect my battery everytime I park the vehicle.

6-12 months ago, 2000 Ford Expedition started having erratic electrical behavior. Windshield wipers quit working during rainstorm while away on vacation. Was very hazardous to have happen while driving down highway during a downpour! radio would go on and off while shifting the automatic transmission. Took to dealer (still under warranty at this time), they "tightened up some things", problem went away, until next rain storm! due to needing the vehicle, I could not get it back to dealer before factory warranty expired. I thought it would be ok though, because I had purchased a "premium" extended warranty. Took to dealer a second time, now truck tries to start itself with no key in ignition, wipers again fail while driving during rainstorm, heater blower motor remains running after exiting vehicle. This drains the battery if left overnight, and results in an inoperable vehicle. Truck four wheel drive indicators flash on and off at times while driving. Not a good feeling when traveling 70 mph on the freeway. After inspection, dealer informs me that water has intruded into the dash components due to a leaking windshield. They state the extended warranty wont cover it because they dont cover "water intrusions". Gem module, fusebox need replaced, windshield resealed to fix problem. Quote of about $1000. 00 I declined repairs at the time. Went home and researched the problem. Seems many, many people have had the same problem. I called Ford and after many phone calls, they declined to do anything about it. I am very disappointed with Ford. Have always bought their products because I believed they stood behind their reliability and workmanship. Here is a factory installed windshield that started leaking before their 3/36 warranty expired, their dealer "band-aided" the problem instead of fixing the cause of the problem while still under warranty. Now I have an inoperable vehicle in my driveway that frankly, seems to be a major safety risk to put my family of six in.