2000 Ford Expedition Windshield Problems
- 31
- 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.
What owners report
- electrical system · 5 records
- causing water · 4 records
- leaking windshield · 4 records
- windshield leak · 4 records
- windshield wipers · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System · Windshield
I have a 2000 ford expedition the past 3 days we have had hard rains. I went out to my car and found that the floor on both the drivers sides and passenger side of the suv was flooded. My radio was on the car was not. The dash light were going crazy. I started the car to move it so that i could get it near an outlet to use the wet vac to remove the water and the wipers would not work. I removed the water from the…
ODI 10429368
Windshield
Windshield leaks onto fuse box & gem module, causing engine to cut off while moving creating dangerous situation. *tr
ODI 10311323
Automatic Transmission · Electrical · Electrical System · Mechanical · Windshield
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…
ODI 10274291
Windshield
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. The contact stated the windshield is leaking, causing water to get into the electrical system and malfunctioning every electrical component. The contact called the manufacturer regarding the window who then contacted the dealer, who stated the window seal and computer needs to be replaced. The dealer also informed the to contact they can only repair a component at no cost…
ODI 10357051
Windshield
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. While driving 45 mph the day after a heavy rainstorm, the brakes failed when the brake pedal was depressed. After approximately 100 feet, the vehicle finally came to a stop. The contact proceeded to his destination and applied the brakes again, but the same failure recurred. While driving on two separate occasions on the same day, two other vehicles pulled out in front of…
ODI 10233153
Windshield
It started this summer it had rained pretty good while i was out i came home a few hours later i got into the vehicle i heard something that sounded like something was frying down close to the brakes but i didn't know where ,i could hear it and smell it,i thought the truck was going to blow up,so i didn't drive it for a while,(scared )about a week or so i decided to try it and everything was fine,but as so as it…
ODI 10296862
Windshield · Wiring
Windshield leaks water on to gem module and fuse box. After rain or snow vehicle will try to start while already running wipers, radio, door locks, power windows, lights flashers will not work. Dummy lights on dash will come on that water level low, no oil pressure and low battery. Now it will not shift out of park. Filed a formal complaint three months ago with ford motor compny and they have yet to acknowledge…
ODI 10214514
Engine And Engine Cooling · Windshield
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. After a heavy rainstorm, water seeps in through the front windshield down into the electronic fuse box. The vehicle had to be towed to a mechanic and they replaced the electronic fuse box and windshield at the cost of $1,400. After another heavy rainstorm, the vehicle would not move forward or into reverse. The vehicle was towed to the mechanic again and they stated that…
ODI 10232938
Electrical System · Windshield
We recently had a specialist inspect the 2000 eddie bauer ford expedition because of repeated electrical problems. He found a technical service bulletin for ford on the failure of windshield seals. He further advises that the repairs will be in excess of $1000. We have experienced failure of the vehicles electric system as outlined on at least 5 separate occasions. All times were preceded by moisture. The interior…
ODI 10207829
Electrical System · Windshield
I have a 2000 ford expedition that has an electrical problem. I have researched online and discovered many others with similar problems. It is apparently due to a windshield leak that causes the gem module to short out. This first happened to me a month after i purchased the vehicle in february 2007. The vehicle wouldn't start, dash clicking noise , locks unlocking and locking continuously, lights on dash wouldn't…
ODI 10206435
Electrical System · Windshield
I own a 2000 ford expedition. Within the last month, i would turn the key to crank my truck and no sound. Nothing would turn on. The electrical, totally dead. I would jump it off and it ran fine for 2 days and then the same would happen again. I have researched this problem and have found that a leaking windshield is the problem. It is leaking and causing my gem module and fuse box to get wet. This can cause a fire…
ODI 10183885
Structure · Windshield
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…
ODI 10182220
Electrical System · Windshield
On january 16, 2007 my wife drove our 2000 eddie bauer expedition to work as usual parked n a covered parking garage and went to work. At the end of the day she attempted to start her car and it was totally dead and would not start. She therefore had to get jump started in order to get home. On 1-17-07 i took the vehicle to a certified ford service department and had them evaluate and diagnose the problem. Seems…
ODI 10179230
Structure · Windshield
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…
ODI 10179095
Windshield
Dt*: the contact stated the air conditioner blower did not deactivate, while the vehicle was on or off. The dealership determined the windshield had a leak, causing water to get into the gem module. The windshield and gem module needed to be replaced.
ODI 10168298
Windshield
Dt*: the contact stated the windshield leaks when it rains and water gets into the fuse box causing the dash lights to illuminate. Also, the fuse box is corroded and rusting. The dealer determined there is no recall for this problem.
ODI 10158195
Electrical System · Windshield
Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford expedition. The windshield leaked when it rained and caused an electrical failure in the gem box. The failure mileage was 85,000. The engine remained on after the contact removed the key from the ignition. The dealer replaced the gem box. However, they did not reseal the windows to prevent it from leaking. The current mileage was 97000. *ak
ODI 10185705
Windshield
Dt*: the contact stated in wet conditions the vehicle surges. The vehicle was taken to the dealership numerous times for inspection. The dealership determined the windshield was not the correct size for the vehicle when manufactured. The manufacturer was alerted.
ODI 10149559
Windshield
Dt: contact stated whenever it rained 2000, ford, expedition leaked rain water. The rain leaked in on right side of the vehicle around the bottom of the windshield above the driver's dashboard. The leak shut off the electrical system. This was observed on january 2, 2006. The vehicle has been taken to an independent repair shop, where the contact was told by the mechanic that this was a manufacturing defect.*ak
ODI 10146779
Windshield
I noticed when ever i drove my car in the rain water would leak on my right leg and foot, my wipers, radio and clock would stop working and i heard a sizzling noise in the left dash area. I also was unable to use my keyless remote, the alarm would go off every time. I brought my 2000 expedition to hayward ford to have them check and repair the problem in march of this year. They could not find anything leaking, or…
ODI 10126309
Electrical System · Windshield
On several occasions my lights and/or radio and or wipers would give out during a rain storm. On the last occasion my car's electrical system failed and my car turned off. I could not re-start until next day. I took it to the dealer and they told me that water had seeped in between the windshield and into the electrical control box. They would have to remove the windshield, re-caulk it, replace the gem and fuse…
ODI 10143969
Structure · Windshield
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. *ts the fuse box was rusted, corroded and full of water. This was the result of the windshield not being sealed properly. *nm
ODI 10153034
Electrical · Windshield
I own 2000 ford expedition. Just found out the windshield is leaking, causing water to get into fuse box and gem module under dash causing major electrical problems. The 4-way flashers came on while driving; the blower stayed on even after removing the key from the ignition, etc. Had windshield replaced today and it only took 1 minute to break the seal. The repair guy said it should take at least 20 minutes and that…
ODI 10105807
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
Structure · Windshield
Tl* 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…
ODI 10339824