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.

- Bourbonnais, IL, USA

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 recall. Guess what" that's fixed but the frying of the battery saver relay and battery drawdown continue. I did not appreciate dale at the Ford consumer relationship number referring me to a Ford dealership in carson city, I'm sure if I drove the vehicle from Hawaii the leak would get worse. Meanwhile, what is NHTSA doing about complaints you've been receiving for years? this defect is well documented and caused injuries and economic stress. Would you please take some action"

- Kailua-Kona, HI, USA

: 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.

- Martinez, GA, USA

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 wipers will not work when the car is in drive after it has been raining heavily for awhile. Also the fan problem continues when the car is turned off. All this happens when it has been raining heavily for a while. I have seen reports from other owners that this is happening to them so I'm reporting it to you. Since the windshield wiper doesn't work when it is raining, this could be a bad problem.

- Kennesaw, GA, USA

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.

- Rialto, CA, USA

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 the windshield. Water was leaking into an electrical box - had to replace fuse panel and reseal glass at a cost of $456.96.

- Columbus, OH, USA

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 12.15%.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

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 taken to the dealership and problem explained. By this time the area affected had dried out and vehicle returned to normal operating systems. The dealer said it could not be diagnosed until it occurred again.

- North Royalton, OH, USA

Fuse box and module all kinds of electrial problems also car will start on its own the car will jump into reverse

- Warren, MI, USA

This Expedition starts up with no key wipers start and stop door lokes open and close 4 wheel drive 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 were replaced at a cost of about $1,000 also I had to replace the front windshield as it was leaking they said the car was out of warrenty the car has never been in a accident.

- Warren, MI, USA

I had complete failure of electrical systems due to water leak around front windshield and/or moon roof

- Watkinsville, GA, USA

Vehicle caught fire while parked, completely engulfed in flames

- Groveland, FL, USA

Vehicle parked for approx. 22 hours, cc quit working 1 week prior, one day before vehicle fire would not get out of park

- Spring, TX, USA

2001 Ford Expedition caught on fire in the steering wheel area underneath the hood. 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.

- Houston, TX, USA

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 impeccably maintained.

- Bryans Road, MD, USA

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 unit, after examination after the fire was extinguished. The fire department reported to the scene, and report was filed.

- Riverside, CA, USA

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. 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 won't come out or any of the other plugs. Research of this problem shows many Expedition and F-150 owners with the same problem.

- Bryans Road, MD, USA

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. There were times when the consumer was unable to get the key out of the ignition, and there were times when he did get the key out, the radio continued to play.

- Deland, FL, USA

At least 5 different times my SUV has surged and each time I take it in to the shop and they never can seem to find the problem. It usually happens at low idle speeds and you never know when it will do it.once I about went through the block busters large window. Somebody is going to get hurt if Ford doesnt fix this problem. Also my 4 wheel drive kicks on sometimes when im setting still, like at a red light.I have to turn it on then turn it off for I to get out of 4 wheel drive.

- Oak Ridge, TN, USA

Vehicle was parked in driveway with key removed from ignition. Windshield wipers, radio, and dvd accessory began operating without warning.

- Sarasota, FL, USA