2001 Ford Expedition Electrical System Problems
- 81
- 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 81 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 16 indicate fire
What owners report
- windshield wipers · 12 records
- cruise control · 9 records
- electrical system · 9 records
- caught fire · 9 records
- fire department · 6 records
- windshield leaking · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 32 |
| 100–150k mi | 21 |
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical System
Day before fire, noticed smoke under the hood. Could not figure out where problem was. Friday,july 31, 2009 drove to work by 8:00am .entered bldg and someone shouted fire!fire! It was under my hood of truck and the truck burned from motor to dashboard,steeringwheel,front driver tire w/extensive smoke damage to cabin. Total loss. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10280286
Electrical System · Windshield Wiper/Washer
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated that the electrical system malfunctioned, the instrument panel would illuminate suddenly without warrant, the radio would engage independently, and the windshield wipers would activate without the keys being in the ignition. In addition, the contact stated that the windshield wipers would not engage while the vehicle was turned on. The vehicle was…
ODI 10362595
Electrical System · Windshield
I have experienced a windshield leak on my 2001 ford expedition. This has lead to unwanted electrical activity when the vehicle is unattended. This has included the radio coming on or the blower motor running and even the starter engaging with the key removed. I am very concerned about a possible fire! *tr
ODI 10277693
Electrical System
Driving along interstate,heard a horrible noise. Stopped, lifted hood and realized factory installed spark plug on my 2001 ford expedition with 5.4 triton motor had blown out. Mechanic replaced coil,heli=coil and spark plug. *tr
ODI 10264862
Electrical System
Vehicle caught fire after being off & parked for 3 1/2 hours. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10265564
Electrical System
My 2001 ford expedition caught on fire and burned in the parking lot at the va regional office. I learned later that there have been issues with the cruise control feature that could potentially be the cause of the occurrence. *tr
Fire reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10266452
Electrical System
Persistent problems with this vehicle are failures of the ignition coils and boots (5.4l only), and restriction of the exhaust gas recirculation (egr) passages inside the intake plenum (4.6l only). The cost to repair the ignition coils and boots is estimated at $103.00 for parts and $32.50 for labor for each defective coil. The cost to clean the egr passages is estimated at $4.00 for parts and $65.00 for labor. All…
ODI 10392967
Electrical System · Visibility
Windshield leaking water causing erratic and unpredictable intermittent electrical failures in a 2001 ford expedition. Windshield wiper operation is effected by water intrusion into the fuse panel and gem as stated in ford motor company advisory. When vehicle is placed into drive it operation of the windshield wipers is either non operational or only operational when vehicle is placed back into park. This a major…
ODI 10262179
Electrical System
The blower in the front dash would keep blowing even when i took the key out. I had to leave it blowing all night at the apartment complex....i was worried that it might catch n fire. In the morning, the battery was dead. I called my repair shop, they came and jump-started my expedition. They have not worked on it, yet. I have found and recall that there has been a recall on this make and model (first noted in…
ODI 10261939
Electrical System · Visibility
Safety related electrical problems during rainy conditions, including failure of windshield wipers. *tr
ODI 10259381
Electrical System
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. When shifting into the reverse gear, the rear parking sensor was inoperative. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for inspection. The technician was unable to determine the cause of the failure related to the parking sensor. The vehicle has not been repaired at this time. The failure mileage 78,000. The current mileage was 90,000.
ODI 10296140
Electrical System · Fuel System, Gasoline · Unknown Or Other
Electrical: windshield leaking for a few years. First a small leak and did not think much about it. Now it seems to be greater leaks into the car when it rains- leading to electrical issues such as dash lights go out, blower stays on, fuel gauge does not read right. Radio sometimes will not work right and the lights go out. Fuel tank: issues from day one - floats did not work right, now gauge does not read right,…
ODI 10400376
Electrical System
On the morning of 12/1/08 my 2001 ford expedition would not start, battery was dead. I jumped it off and drove it to the dealer. The ac fan and radio remained on even with the key out of the ignition. I have also learned the abs system could be affected. Also; due to the electrical system shorting out there is the potential for fire. It has been determined that the windshield leaked water onto the fuse box/gem. Ford…
ODI 10250465
Electrical System · Latches/Locks/Linkages · Rear Window Wiper/Washer · Visibility
During wet weather my 2001 ford expedition will have various electrical problems including windshield wipers not working, radio turning on/off, door locks not working and windows not working. Sometimes car will not start at all. *tr
ODI 10250213
Electrical System
Have owned my 2001 ford expedition for almost three years. Have replaced the battery and when in rains, i have to keep towels in the vehicle because of leaking windows. It does not always leak in the same spot. Many times i have attempted to start my vehicle and the battery is dead. Now when i shut my vehicle off, the blower fans turns on and runs until the battery is dead. I also will be driving, and all my dash…
ODI 10249558
Electrical System · Windshield
Windshield leaking water causing erratic and unpredictable intermittent electrical failures in a 2001 ford expedition. This is dangerous. *tr
ODI 10247112
Electrical System · Visibility
Water leaked through windshield. Car stays on when key is out at times wasting all gas. Blower and dash lights stay on at times draining battery. *tr
ODI 10235592
Electrical System
Car was parked caught on fire in the middle of the night. Had city of seattle fire department and fire marshal investigator showed up also he determined fire was electrical. He gave me a report number i also reported incident to my insurance company. My car is a 2001 ford expedition. After reading on the internet all the other reports i have no doubt it was because of problems with the cruise control mentioned on…
Fire reported
ODI 10222642
Electrical System
Car would not start on lot when i went to look at it to purchase. Dealer replaced battery. Afew months later after car sat for a period of time(1-2 weeks) vehicle would not start. Dealer replaced battery safer relay. Few weeks after that same thing again. Dealer says battery may be bad. Replaced!! My latest event vehicle sat for about 2 days. Temp went down to -29 i waited until temp went up to about -5 and went to…
ODI 10301800
Electrical System
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated that the electrical system activates continuously. The dealer stated that a new electrical box, which controls the horn and all other electric instruments, needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continues. The dealer advises her to bring the vehicle in for repair; however, they never repair it correctly. The contact does not…
ODI 10216916
Control Unit/Module · Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Horn · Interior Lighting · Latch · Motor · Windshield
After rain or heavy fog we experienced many electrical issues on our 01 expedition incl. Horn not working normal,front & rear wipers not working or coming on by themselves,door locks locking/unlocking while driving, interior & exterior lights not working,alarm system going off while suv was being driven,fan blower on after suv was turned off, radio working intermittently, etc. The latest occurred 1/16/08 after heavy…
ODI 10215619
Electrical System · Interior/Under Dash
I was coming home from church in heavy rain in 2001 expedition when the windshield wipers and radio quit. I was forced to pull over due to not being able to see road ahead. I shifted into park and the radio and wipers came on. But as soon as i shifted back into drive they quit again. So i waited out the rain. When rain ceased i made it home with no wipers or radio. When i switched the ignition to off and removed the…
ODI 10213321
Electrical System
Unwanted electrical activity. The blower motor comes on (sometimes) when the ignition is turned off. Also heard a clicking sound under the hood, may be the abs. Will not start as battery is low. *tr
ODI 10209989
Electrical System
I have a 2001 ford expedition and 1 year ago the heater would stay on after i would remove the key from the ignition and the battery would be dead every morning. 4 months ago i was driving in the rain and when i put my car into park the radio would turn on and i would put it into drive and it would turn off. Two days ago i was at work and i had gone to my car to retrieve something and i could hear across the parking…
ODI 10205793
Electrical System · Structure
I am having the same water leak problems that i've seen on here before. Water is getting into my fusebox every time it rains. I don't have the money to repair this so it is an ongoing safety hazard for me. I cannot believe this has not already been recalled after viewing all the complaints on the internet. *tr
ODI 10206736