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.
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System
According to ford is the gem/cjb that fails because windshield leaking. Any electrical component inside the vehicle not working (locks, windows, odometer, and misfiring) transmission not working ok. *tr
ODI 10297263
Air Bags · Electrical System
1. The air bag system fails when i turn the truck off and the rear end lowers to the ground. I have to wait a long time with the ignition on when i am parked for the truck to raise up. It also lowers while driving and i have to pull over and wait for it to raise up again. This happens throughout every day. I have not tried to get it fixed because it is very expensive. 2. When it rains the electrical systems goes…
ODI 10217900
Electrical System · Structure
Windshield wipers, rear window wiper, windows, interior lights and moon roof quit working, apparent cause was gem module due to leaking windshield? *jb
ODI 10184273
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other
Windshield leaking - causing electrical box to short out and therefore everything electrial malfunction - items come on going down the road while you are driving - dangerous
ODI 10966143
Electrical System
Every time it rains, my car won't start, front dash lights will turn on automatically, wipers won't work, radio won't work, abs and theft light comes on, it has smoked and sometimes smells like an electrical fire. Water pools in the front left of my dash, it is completely rusted underneath my dash on the left side. *tr
ODI 10207840
Electrical System
The electrical system on my 2001 ford expedition was compromised and required repair due to a leaking front windshield. During heavy rainstorms the windshield leaked and soaked my electrical box causing shortages in all of my electrical systems. Driving the vehicle to the dealership, the vehicles electrical components were malfunctioning which caused some unsafe moments on the highway. Dealer replaced electrical box…
ODI 10174359
Electrical System · Windshield
Dt*: the contact stated the front windshield leaked rainwater into the vehicle and the dash panel area. Afterwards, the power and electrical features did not work. The vehicle was inspected by a dealer who determined due to the heavy rain the windshield seal leaked and the water caused an electrical failure of the central junction box.
ODI 10159811
Electrical System · Structure
Electrical hazard due to water intrusion resulting from windshield leak. 2001 ford expedition experienced several electrical failures during rain storm including but not limited to windshield wiper failure, headlamp failure, window/door lock failure, ac runs with ignition off and keys removed, car attempts to start without keys or driver. *jb
ODI 10167189
Electrical System
I own a 2001 ford expedition. For about the last 3 months, when it rains, the electrical system has numerous problems. It started about 3 months ago when the heater fan would continue to blow on high after the key was removed from the ignition. It would continue to run until the battery died. It gradually got worse over the last 3 months with a new symptom being added to the list. Currently the radio and windshield…
ODI 10153331
Electrical System
2001 ford expedition has electrical malfunction wipers don't work when vehicle is put in gear. Lights stay on after vehicle is turned off and light switch is off. Radio comes on when vehicle is off. *tr
ODI 10218185
Electrical System
For the past 3 years since i owned my vehicle it malfunctions when it rains. The electrical components go haywire and they continues to run when i turn the car off and take the keys out. Eventually the battery dies and it does not go away until the rain stops for at least 3 days. I cannot drive the car when it is like this. *jb
ODI 10146735
Electrical System · Latch · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires
Since i got the truck the electric system has been failing, also the brakes failed to operate while on the freeway and almost had us killed. The back door locks by itself and can't be opened. Air comes in from the front windshield and it also leaks when it rains. All four tires were very wasted, also i was lied about the interest rate. I was told that my interest would be 6.78% and in the contract it appears as…
ODI 10142528
Electrical · Electrical System
Vehicle was left outside during several rainy days. Upon starting vehicle, wipers, fans would not work. Radio would not operate. When vehicle was left in auxiliary position, the vehicle would start itself without turning the key. If the car was left running and in park, the vehicle would try to start while running. This has happened several times, during wet rainy weather. The vehicle, a 2001 ford expedition was…
ODI 10140406
Electrical System
Vehicle parked for approx. 22 hours, cc quit working 1 week prior, one day before vehicle fire would not get out of park
Fire reported
ODI 10122653
Electrical System · Equipment
This is the second spark plug in less than 4 months that has blown out of the cylinder head out of our 2001ford expedition. Please investigate this problem as it is occurring to many people. It is definitely a flaw in design and is costing people too much money to continue to fix. Ford has been no help. As the last time, while driving the spark plug just blows through the cylinder head on a vehicle that has been…
ODI 10116612
Electrical System
2001 ford expedition caught on fire in the steering wheel area underneath the hood. *mr the vehicle was parked the day before the incident occurred. Around 9 am the consumer viewed smoke coming form the vehicle. The vehicle was totaled. *sc *jb
Fire reported
ODI 10119303
Electrical System
I own a 2001 ford expedition, i was parked in front of my parents home for approx. 2 1/2 hours, when my fiance walked outside an saw that my car was on fire. The fire started on the driver side engine compartment. I have reported the incident to my insurance carrier. But i heard of the recalls that have been reported on the ford suv's. The engine was completely destroyed. I feel this is related to the cruise control…
Fire reported
ODI 10110042
Electrical System · Structure · Windshield Wiper/Washer
Incident: 2001 ford expedition 1. Windshield wipers would not work, radio would go off when vehicle was put in gear, blower, compass, thermometer lets & bells would not work, vehicle would not start, battery eventually went dead, etc 2. Had to service the vehicle for safety and performance reasons 3. Expedition was serviced at a local ford dealership. Service department advised us that there was a water leak around…
ODI 10143064
Electrical System
I had complete failure of electrical systems due to water leak around front windshield and/or moon roof
ODI 10126157
Electrical System · Engine
While driving my 2001 ford expedition at 50 mph i heard a pop and this was followed by erratic handling and poor idle. An inspection later revealed a spark plug which ejected out of the cylinder head and stripped the threads with it. The cost to repair the head was $600.00. Initially i was told i would need a $2700 head replacement. The dealer advised me that there still can be no guarantee that the repaired plug…
ODI 10104827
Electrical System
While placing the key inside of the ignition vehicle would turn off. But consumer could turn the ignition switch manually without the key inside. Vehicle would turn on, and the windows would roll up. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, but mechanic could not duplicate the problem. *ak there were times when the consumer was unable to get the key out of the ignition, and there were times when he did…
ODI 10104994
Electrical System · Interior/Under Dash
Fuse box and module all kinds of electrial problems also car will start on its own the car will jump into reverse
1 injury
ODI 10128658
Electrical System · Interior/Under Dash
This expedition starts up with no key wipers start and stop door lokes open and close [redacted] engages and disengages in park or neutral the car tries to start again when it is already running . The car was parked while i went into the store my wife was in the car it jumped into reverse she jumped out of the car the door hit her nocked her down and almost ran her over this can be repeated the fuse box and module…
1 injury
ODI 10126171
Electrical System
Today (7/21/06) i again contacted the ford customer relationship center concerning a problem with the electrical system in my 2001 expedition. It has continually eaten batteries and the battery saver relay due to a windshield leak that ford claims they are not aware of, yet nhtsa has been receiving regular complaints on this problem. Initially the drawdown was diagnosed by ford as relating to rhe cruise control…
ODI 10163132
Electrical System
Vehicle caught fire while parked, completely engulfed in flames
Fire reported
ODI 10124765