Structure Problems of Ford Expedition - part 2

Tire detreaded on our way to san antonio from edinburg ripping off the side fender around the tire. The bottom part of the truck caved in.

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My 2000 Ford Expedition has caused us numerous headaches and near accidents as a result of rain entering the vehicle due to a defective windshield installation. Once the rain water enters the driver side dash panel ( underside ) and comes in contact with electrical components mounted there, numerous failures occur, such as : windshield wipers quit working, interior and dash panel lights flash on and off, and eventually quit working. The safety switch which allows the vehicle to be placed in drive while depressing the brake also fails once the vehicle is turned off. These problems are not just a nuisance, but a safety hazard, and after speaking to other Expedition owners and reading numerous common stories of the same problem, I feel that this is a manufacturer's defect and should be recalled and repaired accordingly. In closing I would like to state that my wife was driving on a very busy interstate in the rain when she experienced our latest failure. Although there was no accident, it was definitely a close call, and could have been potentially fatal. We may not be so lucky the next time. . . .

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Water is leaking in from the windshield according to the dealership. The water is then entering the vehicle and affecting the fuse box and the gem module. It does very weird things to the electrical components of the vehicle, windshield wipers quit working while driving down the road, radio turns off once vehicle is put in drive, running lights do not work, battery dies, just to name a few the list goes on and the consequences are very dangerous in some cases. Have you ever been driving down interstate in the rain and then all of a sudden have no wipers. Let me tell you not good. The dealer wants an arm and a leg to fix it, money I do not have after spending 15k on a vehicle. So help me anything happens as a result of the failure and there will be a lawsuit. Take a look around on the internet and there are hundreds maybe thousands complaining about the same issue. Something must be done.

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.

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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.

We bought our 2002 Expedition Feb/2006. Since then, every time it rains, we experience water dripping from the visor hinges. We were concerned that our roof will rust so we took it to our mechanic but he could not find the problem. We continued to drive it but became more concerned about the potential problems so we took it back to our mechanic and told him to keep it until he finds the problem on oct 30, 2006. We also noticed our dash lights flashing. We told him to also find out what is causing this problem also. We received a call from him later in the day and he advised us that he called the dealership who advised him that there's an overlayment of metal behind the windshield that Ford failed to seal correctly and the windshield wasn't sealed correctly so when it rains or snows, the water seeps through the windshield and fills the pillars with water. The overflow of water from the pillars is what drips through the visor hinges. Some of the water leaks into the wiring in the dashboard and other places. Ford advised there is no recall for this. We found someone else had a similar problem from a petrina compton @ my3cents. Com which she advised of a "special message" sent directly from Ford to all Ford dealerships in April of 2002 which states 1997-2002 Expeditions may exhibit electrical problems due to water leaking in through incorrectly sealed windshields. Special message #15773. If Ford is already aware of this problem and they admit they are aware of it in so many years of models, why has there not been a recall on this? I feel that this defect will be a potential safety hazard while operating vehicle when the electrical fails or causes a short in the electrical system and causes a fire. Please take the time to investigate this defect. I'm sure there are several other owners who have the same problem but don't know where to turn or have been told by their mechanics and dealerships that they cannot locate the problem.

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.

My 2003 Expedition had a crack in the overhead console when I purchased it used in 2004. I didn't see it at the time of purchase and didn't think that much of it when I did discover the crack. In the past year and a half the console has simply cracked apart and the plastic is very brittle. I've glued it a number of times but it keeps cracking apart in different places. I've called the parts department at my local Ford dealer and they tell me that I cannot purchase the housing for the overhead console separately. Therefore, I must purchase an entire new console package including the lights, switch, etc. According to the dealer, this part will cost me approximately $450. 00 not including any installation labor. I don't need the lights, switch, mirror, etc. , because those parts are all functional and fine. All I need is the housing. The part cant be worth more than $10. 00, especially when you consider how easily it broke into pieces. I don't know if this problem is prevalent in other Expeditions, but I should not be forced to pay over $500. 00 (parts and labor) for a small, cheap piece of plastic.

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Rain leaked through the windshield of my 2000 Expedition causing damage to the electrical fuse box. My electrical system started acting whacky while driving. This was a distraction and could have resulted in a crash. Fixing the problem resulted in replacement of the windshield and fuse box/gem module costing approximately $1000. I did a search and this seems to be common on the internet among Expedition owners within that range of year. I also noticed this is complaint # pe05033 on this sight.

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

Whenever there is a heavy rain or snow, several of the electrical systems in my 1999 Ford Expedition began to function irregularly. The components function whether the vehicle is turned on or off. Examples of the irregular activity include the radio turning on and off by itself, windshield wipers turning on and off by themselves, heat and air unit turning on and off by itself, interior lights turning on and off by themselves, and the running board lights turning on and off by themselves. Several times I have been driving in the rain and the windshield wipers will stop working for 1-2 minutes.

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Thankfully no crash has happened yet. However, my complaint deals with my 2006 limited Ford Expedition. In the back where the third row seats are located, there is no possible way for those passengers to escape in the event of a crash. The back window does not have a switch/release to open any windows. The door does not have any type of device to open the tail gate.

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Water leakage doing damage to the gem module and junction box. Dealership advised me the leakage was from the windshield area. Vehicle has a "new" windsheld and the damaged area had "old" rusty damage. Both electronic items were replaced at the expense of $730. 11 (Ford dealership).

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.

Windshield leaked on driver side during a rainstorm. Water then entered a relay control box causing electrical malfunctions with the climate control system. The system ran without the key in the on position while the vehicle was unattended.

Recurring problem with water leak behind dash. This causes various electrical malfunctions, I. E. Wipers and radio don't work or windows and brake safety switch (can't shift out of park), etc. . . Relay(s) clicking under dash. Dealer notes fuse box and connector rusted due to repeated events. $600 repair.

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.

Water has leaked through the windshield wiper area causing the gem module to fail. This causes many electrical components to fail as well, (I. E. Power door locks, power windows, etc. . ).

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).

2000 Expedition heater blower had to be manually turned off after keys were removed from ignition. When attempted to start vehicle it would not start. The fuse box was rusted, corroded and full of water. This was the result of the windshield not being sealed properly.

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the finish on the rear of both exterior side mirrors is peeling. He can see the printed circuit board as a result of the failure. The dealer stated that they will repair the mirrors at the contacts expense. The current and failure mileages were 80,034. Updated 09/26/07.

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1999 Ford Expedition water leak from windshield onto fuse box causing short requiring replacement of fuse box by Ford cost $362. 01.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. The contact stated water was leaking into the vehicle from the front windshield, onto the instrument panel and into the computer system. The failure would cause the computer chips to malfunction and the vehicle would become inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer seven times for the failure. The dealer replaced the damaged computer chips nine times before discovering the failure was caused by the leaking windshield. The windshield was not replaced. The manufacturer would not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current mileage was 98,000. Updated 11/24/10 updated 11/20/10.

2003 Expedition headlight failed four different times due to water leakage. Heat brackets rusted due to water leakage. The consumer stated that Ford was aware of the body seal problem with the vehicle, but didn't issue a recall. The dealer tried to fix the problem six times with no success. The drivers side door rattled.

We just bought a new 2003 Expedition eddie bauer 4x4. The same night we drove it home it started to rain and we noticed a leak at the driver's grab handle. We took it back to the dealer and they replaced the front windshield stating it was not sealed correctly to the car's body. The next night it rained again and there was a puddle of water in the driver's seat. I took it back to the dealership and now they are saying the internal and external metal was not sealed at the left top corner on the driver's side. They are keeping it overnight to see if it's still leaking and will notify me tomorrow.

2003 Expedition has been vibrating since new. Purchased in sept 2002 it has been back to the dealer numerous times to no avail. They changed the differential fluids, the tires , worked on the rear changed tire pressures. Last time Ford factory rep came to sayville Ford. Said there is a vibration, but an acceptable one. To who I do not know. This vehicle is used as an emergency vehicle. What a lemon.

On the 8 passenger Ford Expedition, the step down ledge inside the vehicle, is too narrow when the second row seat is in the upright position. The drop down is slight and the width is narrow. It is very difficult to step out of the vehicle, especially backwards. Our vehicle contains 2 booster seats one car seat and one infant carrier. This being the case, we are usually stepping out backwards with a child/infant in hand. I injured my elbow bracing myself so that I didn't drop my 7 week old after slipping on this ledge. This is not the first such incident. I'm not the only one to do this in this vehicle.

Running boards are very slick when wet. I do not believe it is possible to safely use them when wet. My wife, two of my sons, and I have all fallen getting out of the vehicle due to the slippery running board. My fall resulted in a badly broken arm and head trauma. Ford and the dealer have been uninterested in fixing this problem in my contacts with them.

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2003 Expedition leaked water inside vehicle. The outside molding of the windshield came off. The consumer stated while driving, the head lights, interior lighting and radio all went out due to the leaking water which was affecting the electrical system. The doors rattled.

2003 Expedition leaked water into headlights causing it to fail. Seat brackets rusted caused by water leaks and door rattled. The dealer was aware that there was body seal problem.

2005 Ford Expedition with factory defects customer states that the car sometimes shocks the body while going through the car wash* 08/14/07 add to customer sent in additional info** the consumer stated please assist in retrieving the $29,000 paid out for the vehicle as they have learned the vehicle is not a new vehicle but was used and was seriously damaged. The consumer stated if it rains or goes through a car wash there is an electrical shock and running the VIN number indicates that this infact is a used vehicle not a new vehicle as stated by the dealer. The consumer stated the roof shakes badly.

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The windows of the consumer's 1998 Ford Expedition leaked damaging the interior of the vehicle.

While traveling windshield strip/molding blew off. The cause of the problem was not identified but the dealership replaced the strip/molding.

Due to the design and the plastic material on the entry step:running board, when entering and exiting the vehicle the consumer slipped and was injured.

Vehicle has exhibited vibration from date of delivery. Balancing of tires or alignment has not resolved problem.