This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition eddie bauer. While the vehicle was parked in the driveway it caught fire. The fire started under the hood and 90% of the vehicle was burned. The windshield exploded and the interior of the vehicle was completely destroyed. No one was injured. The fire department extinguished the fire. A fire report was filed. The fire department observation report stated that the cause of the fire was under the hood and it was electrical. The insurance company was contacted and stated that there was nothing they could do for him. The Ford dealer was contacted and informed him that someone would contact him after September 4, 2010. The Ford manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was unavailable. The failure mileage was 196,000.
The contact owns a 2000 Ford Expedition. Whenever it rained, the contact noticed that the warning lights would continue to illuminate off and on. The contact also noticed that when the key was taken out of the ignition all of the electrical components would continue to function and could not be turned off unless the battery was disconnected. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who stated that the failure could not be reproduced. There were no prior warnings. The failure and current mileages were 180,000.
Serious electrical malfunctions consisting of fan blowing without vehicle being started, radio going on and off, 4X4 light blinking, clicking noises, starter trying to start the vehicle while already started, popping noises, windows working and not working. Battery being drained. All this after snowstorm.
I have a 2000 Ford Expedition XLT and went to unlock it this morning with the keyless entry remote, the radio came on along with the ABS, airbag, service engine soon lights came on and wouldn't go off. The radio is still on right now. I looked on the internet to see if anyone had the same episode and much to my surprise, there are many problems with the 98' - 02' model Expedition. We recently had alot of rain and I think that is where the problem is coming from. I'm just glad I had another vehicle to drive today.
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.
On 1/1/2010 - my 2000 Ford Expedition burst into flames. The car had been running well with no major problems. I had just parked the car and my son and I went inside to a store. About 5 minutes later the store manager remarked that there was a car on fire. It was my car. The smoke and flames were coming out of the hood on the driver side closer to the windshield. Luckily no one was hurt. Weather was not an issue as it was very cold outside, around 20 degrees. I know that in the past there have been issues with Ford SUVS bursting into flames due to faulty switch-related fires. I took my car in when I received the recall notice and got the fix. So I am really perplexed and angry that this happened and even more so since my 9 year old was with me! my family and I could have been really hurt! the fire department and police have ruled out any foulplay based on their report.
Sudden electrical issues resulting after rain. Radio played without key or ignition turned on in morning. Vehicle attempted to crank with key out of ignition would not stop until battery terminal removed. Radio would shut down when engaged in drive, returned when gear shift moved to park or reverse windshield wipers turn over when ignition initially turned.
2000 Ford Expedition eb 5.4lt 4X4, speed control defect, when driving vehicle gets too hot, a lot of electrical defects like, signal lights, radio lights, mirrors, miles counter, won't work, I check every fuse and relays all ok, A/C problems etc.
While at work I received a phone call telling me our 2000 Ford Expedition was on fire and almost igniting our home. No one had driven the truck for 3 days but apparently according to the deputy fire marshal the fire was started in the engine compartment, most likely attributable to a faulty switch associated with cruise control braking.
Our 2000 Ford Expedition exploded in our garage at approximately 8:45 a.M. we tried to push the car out of the garage and couldn't it caught our two-car garage and our children's room and bathroom. Smoke damage throughout the entire house.
Parked my truck around 8 pm on the 27th woke up around 5 am on the 28th to a large bang looked outside to see my 2000 Ford Expedition fully in volved in flames. Tires exploded sending molten rubber all over the side of my garage door threw a small crack underneath the garage into my brand new hard wood floors yet to be installed burning and ruining all of them also melted my daughters car seat inside the car, her basketball hoop by the car a tree next to it and all my belongings inside the car fire department and police were called. We had to evacuate our house because of smoke and possibility that fire was in the attic my children were traumatized by the incident.
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.
I own a 2000 for Expedition and have had nothing but expensive problems. First the caps on the spark plugs go bad everytime it gets washed or goes through puddles on the road. Then when it rains water seeps into some control box and causes the radio and air to run when the vehicle is turned off and the key removed, it will even go as far as engaging the anti theft so it won't start. I have even lost control of the windshield wipers while driving, the rain drips on my feet and soaks the floor mat even if it just sitting. The latest issue is with an ejected spark plug which fortunately did not start a fire just leaving me stranded twice in one week. I am told there is no good fix for this problem and I am getting estimates as high as $3500. Most say that this vehicle has one design flaw after another and that Ford only gives one excuse after another. So many people seem to have the same exact problems I can't help but to think the fault lies with Ford. So many other things have gone wrong with it to fix them all would be replacing every part, wire, and device on it. I think it's just a lemon designed to create revenue. Surely some must have the power to investigate on behalf of the consumer.
I have a 2000 Ford Expedition. After a really bad rainstorm today my SUV started acting possessed. It has been working fine and now all of the sudden the headlights turn themselves off and on, when they car is off the key is not in the ignition. The fan/ac in the SUV runs while the vehicle is off and the key is not in the Expedition. The whole electrical system is acting crazy, the SUV does things on its on even when the vehicle is off and the key is not in the ignition.I had been left stranded with my vehicle in the walmart parking lot with the light, gauges, and air turning itself on and off. I am a single mother and I am so scared to drive it when it drives because I am worried the electrical system could catch fire or I could get into an accident with my daughter in the vehicle.
2000 Expedition windshield was replaced in November leak caused vehicle to do crazy things like try to start when I turned the headlights on with key out of ignition and had a burning smell. This morning vehicle wouldn't start after rain. After jump starting vehicle overdrive light on gearshifter handle was blinking and vehicle wouldn't go into gear feels like you're driving with brakes on. No problems moving in reverse. Problem started out of nowhere, also lights flicker when tried to jumpstart. Connected cables wouldn't start lights went dead repositioned cables lights came on after doing this for over an hour car finally started with the above noted problems.
My family and I were awaken in the middle of the night with our home fully engulfed in flames. It was determined by Ford investigators and our local fire department that the fire originated from my Ford Expedition that was parked in the garage along with my wife's vehicle. It turned out there was a recall on a cruise switch on my vehicle. My wife or I never received any letter or phone call from Ford notifying us of this dangerous condition. We were blessed to escape with our lives.
Our 2000 Ford Expedition was parked for 12 hours and then a fire started in the engine compartment on the driver's side near the brake master cylinder. In 2007, we had the cruise control replaced by a Ford dealer due to the recall. The fire was quickly extinguished, however, the vehicle is totaled. Apparently the recall did not correct the fires.
I went out to my truck to start it and the radio was on. No keys in ignition. Starter engages while running in park and neutral. Wipers come on and off no keys in ignition. Locks and unlocks by itself no keys in ignition. While driving have to put in neutral to roll window down and up. All this happens when it rains or snows.
I was driving on the Pennsylvania turnpike in a hard rain and the windshield wipers stopped working. I could not see and was forced to quickly brake and pull off of the road. This caused a car behind me to swerve out of control. Fortunately, there was not any physical accident. I am very concerned about the safety of this vehicle and feel like I can't drive the vehicle safely in the rain. Symptoms in the rain only: Windshield wipers stop working. Radio, fan lights work intermittently. Clicking noises and fan running when vehicle is off and key is not in ignition. Very well documented issue on the internet. Due to leaky windshield which damages electrical system but Ford has no recall since it is "not a safety issue". case number from Ford customer service - 0382221079.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
- Ovilla, TX, USA