general problems of the 2001 Ford Expedition

Eight problems related to structure have been reported for the 2001 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Ford Expedition based on all problems reported for the 2001 Expedition.

1 Structure problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2007

After a rain and ice storm water leaked around the windshield causing electrical failures, including but not limited to the windshield wipers and the headlamps. Water entered the engine of the vehicle through an improperly sealed windshield causing the power distribution box and the generic electronic module to get wet. These components control various electrical systems in the vehicle. This caused the vehicle to stop running. Electrical damage had to be repaired and a new windshield had to be installed. This caused the owner to pay over $2000 in out of pocket expenses.

2 Structure problem

Failure Date: 01/12/2007

Hvac blower motor runs when engine is off. Numerous electrical problems with this 2001 Ford Expedition. Water also gets in the cab somehow when it rains.

3 Structure problem

Failure Date: 07/23/2006

My windshield on my 201 Ford Expedition is leaking and has caused my gem module to act up. Most notably windshield wipers not working, radio on and off.

4 Structure problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2006

Windshield on 2001 Expedition leaks and gem module has shorted out.

5 Structure problem

Failure Date: 12/09/2005

Leaky windshield caused electrical failure of the general electronic module, causing most systems in vehicle to malfunction, including transfer case switching, transmission shifting. Ford, nor advantage warranty company would stand behind the cost of this failure brought on by poor quality in manufacturing.

6 Structure problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2005

My windshield on my 2001 Expedition is leaking water in the driver side lower corner. It's seeping into the floor boards and into the engine electrical compartment under the hood.

7 Structure problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2005

Ford Expedition 2001 windshield leaking through hand holds on right and left side. Diagnosed as windshield sealant failure between the hand and the glass over approximately 75% of the sealant band area. Solution: remove glass, strip all sealants, prime body, prime glass, replace glass (broken during removal).

8 Structure problem

Running board lights overheated,resulting in their failure. Related recall 03v094000, consumer's vehicle not included due to VIN.


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