2000 Ford Expedition Electrical System Problems
- 154
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 154 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 50 indicate fire
What owners report
- windshield wipers · 18 records
- electrical problems · 14 records
- electrical system · 14 records
- caught fire · 9 records
- under hood · 8 records
- fire department · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 38 |
| 100–150k mi | 36 |
| 150–400k mi | 25 |
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Cruise Control · Electrical System · Motor
Vehicle was parked approximately 5 hours before the fire started. Consumer smelled smoke, walked out of house, and saw black smoke coming from under driver's side wheel well, and from along the hood. Consumer popped the hood, and saw flames right at the master cylinder. She grabbed a fire extinguisher and put out the fire. Consumer stated that cruise control stopped working one month before the fire, and that the…
Fire reported
ODI 10105553
Electrical System
While parked for two days vehicle caught on fire. Vehicle was totaled. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10105133
Electrical System
The vehicle was in park when the consumer heard a loud boom noise, and then another. The vehicle was engulfed in flames. It started on the drivers side where the black box was. There was no warning it just exploded. The consumer stated the cruise control had been acting up. At times when the consumer set the cruise control at 90 miles it would take off and then some times it would not work. Please provide any…
Fire reported
ODI 10103427
Electrical System
While being parked vehicle inadvertently caught on fire. The cause of this was undetermined.*ak
Fire reported
ODI 10109101
Electrical System
Our 2000 ford expedition burned to the ground sitting in a parking lot. After looking at www.automotiveforums.com, we see many other people had the same experience. They mostly reported rear wiper motor problems/replacements and the cruise control failures. Both in our case. We were not hurt. I see some of these other people lost their homes in a fire started by their expedition. Do you have any other reports of…
Fire reported
ODI 10096466
Electrical System · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Switch/Wiring
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…
ODI 10126169
Cooling System · Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control
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 . *tr
ODI 10296856
Electrical System
Vehicle caught on fire while parked and not running. Origin in area of master brake cylinder. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10098117
Electrical System · Windshield Wiper/Washer
Upon parking the vehicle, it will automatically start itself on its own with no key. Also, the windshield wipers were inoperable. Please provide any further information. Please provide correct vehicle identification number.
ODI 10108742
Electrical System
After my truck sat in a downpour, i got into it to run an errand. The radio completly shut off when the vehicle was in drive or reverse. When put into park it came right back on. The next rain we had, a few weeks later, i was driving and different instument lights began to come on. 4x4, windshield wiper fluid, etc. Lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not in 4x4 at this time and the windshield washer fluid was…
ODI 10126109
Electrical System
Parked vehicle at 11:00 pm, son slept over garage. When son woke up saw orange color outside window. Son warned family. Consumer looked in garage and saw smoke. Ran out and called fire department. State fire marshal said fire in expedition. Insured by american family insurance. Agent david potter [redacted]. Prior to fire rear wiper quit working. 2 weeks prior to fire cruise control quit working. Radio had been…
Fire reported
ODI 10102000
Electrical System
The electrical system came on when there was no key in the ignition. The fan blew and the ignition key sound came on by itself without the key. When placing the key into the ignition it will not shut off. The consumer stated there was a gentleman whose house burned down because of the electrical system doing the exact same thing. This happens everytime it rained. *jb
ODI 10105226
Electrical System
Fire in engine compartment after sitting 5 hours. Key out of the ignition. Cruise control had gone out, and a brake light was coming on once in a while. Cruise control was out for a couple of months. Insured by allstate. They sent an investigator, and he said it was a brake switch that was some how became connected to the cruise control.*ak
Fire reported
ODI 10099599
Electrical System
While in the driveway, the vehicle was in park and the key was out of the ignition switch. Vehicle caught on fire, under the hood. Dealer notified. Please provide further information. *jb
Fire reported
ODI 10073362
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling
The spark plug went out while the consumer was driving. Consumer replaced the spark plug, drove to the dealer, who stated the head was blown and replaced it. Currently, the engine blew out. Consumer stated the spark plug left the engine again.*ak
ODI 10111656
Electrical System
While parked the vehicle caught on fire without warning. The cause has yet to be determined. Vehicle was considered a total loss, and ten months later a recall was issued. *ak
Fire reported
ODI 10109180
Electrical System · Latch · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Windshield
Dt: contact states whenever it was raining the windshield wipers would not work, only after the vehicle was stopped. Also, there were electrical issues; the doors would unlock while driving, and radio went on and off. While driving the contact noticed while it was raining the windshield would leak. The windshield and part of the electrical system were replaced.*ak
ODI 10126215
Electrical System
During rain, windshield leaks into electrical system causing vehicle to malfunction. Malfunctions include, windshield wiper failure, electric window failure and radio failure. The electrical system also remains on when the key is out of the ignition causing the battery to drain. I have gone to my car with my keys in my hand and the instrument panel show that i am running 100 mph and 6,000 rpm. The blower for the a/c…
ODI 10110181
Electrical System
In spring of 2004 the owner of a 2000 ford expedition vin. No. [xxx]. Upon opening the hood of the vehicle, the components surrounding the cruise control component and several other components including the abs module were so hot that the driver of the vehicle received minor burns disconnecting the ruptured part of the abs system. The vehicle had been idle and turned off for approximately one (1) hour when the event…
1 injury
ODI 10128329
Electrical System
Spark plug blew out with no warning and before recommended time they were to be replaced. Threads were stripped. Head along with related components have to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10052392
Electrical System
We parked our 2000 ford expedition xlt in front of our house after driving it approximately 45 miles towing our boat. We arrived at our house around 9:15pm. At around 10:30pm, my neighbor knocked on my door and told me that my car was on fire. Flames were coming out from under the hood and the left-front tire was on fire. 2 neighbors and i sprayed the vehicle with garden hoses until the fire department arrived. They…
Fire reported
ODI 10051199
Electrical System · Structure
Water is leaking under the windshield causing electrical components to malfunction. Three ford dealers we spoke with, along with a friend who owns an auto repair shop and another who replaces windshields are all very familiar with this problem. *jb
ODI 10140821
Electrical System
While driving fire started in the steering column. The fire caused the air bag to deploy. Consumer was burned very badly, and had to go through surgery. *ak
Fire reported · 1 injury
ODI 10111560
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. The contact stated that the doors would unlock independently while the vehicle was in motion. In addition, the interior and dashboard lights would illuminate at any time while the vehicle was turned off. Neither the dealer nor the manufacturer was notified of the failures. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 30,000 and the current…
ODI 10432398
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Power Window Devices And Controls · Sensor/Control Module
Special message #15773 these problems have existed for years. And although i have taken my vehicle in to have correct these problems, at no time did any service personnel reference the above message, or fix my vehicle in accordance with prescribed guidelines. The following is a summary of the services performed on my vehicle that are a direct result of this problem. I will be more than happy to provide copies of…
ODI 10158718