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#128 of 281 2005 Ford Expedition Won't Start After Rain by wmvickers

Dec 29, 2009 (8:49 am)

My wife has a 05 Expedition. Occasionally it will not start during or after it rains. I have to jump the vehicle off and it cranks with no problem. The vehicle has exhibited this problem after being parked in the open and under the carport. I may have to jump it off in the morning and it then it cranks fine for weeks. On other occasions the vehicle cranks and she parks it at a store comes back out and it fails to crank. The only constant seems to be rain or high humidity. The battery tests good and no other electrical issues are noted. Has anyone had a similar situation and what was the fix.
Thanks!

#129 of 281 Re: Electrical Problem 2003 Ford Expedition [nautilisx] by jaxyjen

Jan 06, 2010 (11:08 am)

Replying to: nautilisx (Sep 24, 2009 12:35 pm)
i have a 2004 Expedition - same problems *posted to site over a year ago* Dealer ran through over $2400.00 replaced alt, battry, gems - still not fixed. I quit taking it to dealer. As long as I roll the interior light dial to off - no more problems. Please post if you figure this one out!! Thanks

#131 of 281 2004 Eddie Bauer Expedition - Electrical Gremlins by jaxyjen

Jan 06, 2010 (11:14 am)

I see many of the same issues and no too seem to have the same resolution....Has anyone tired a "superchip"? I know these are for reprogramming and getting better horsepower/gas mileage - but will it "re-align" electric programming too??

#132 of 281 Re: Electrical Problem 2003 Ford Expedition [jaxyjen] by kd4kmz

Jan 06, 2010 (12:13 pm)

Replying to: jaxyjen (Jan 06, 2010 11:08 am)
what exactly is your problem, I can't find your previous post kd4kmz

#133 of 281 Re: Electrical Problem 2003 Ford Expedition [kd4kmz] by kd4kmz

Jan 06, 2010 (1:47 pm)

Replying to: kd4kmz (Jan 06, 2010 12:13 pm)
I am sorry, that is all you can say FORD OK bloggers lets try to make an update
1997-2002 Water In Gem
2003-2006 Running Board, Door Actuators, AC Actuators, Instrument Panel Issues
2007-2009 Fuel system and latches
All previous built in Michigan
NHTSA Item Number: 637462
Service Bulletin #: 15770
Replacement #:
Vehicle/Equipment Make: FORD
Vehicle/Eqipment Model: EXPEDITION
Model Year: n/a
Mfg Component Code: 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Bulletin: 2002-04-01
Date Added: 2002-11-26
Summary: SOME 1997 THROUGH 2002 VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VARIOUS UNUSUAL ELECTRICAL CONDITIONS, SUCH AS FRONT OR REAR BLOWER OR EATC STAYING ON WITH KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION, RADIO STAYING ON AFTER DOORS OPENED AND KEY OUT OF IGNITION, WIPER CIRCUIT FAIL
 
NHTSA Item Number: 50483
Service Bulletin #: BC5207961001
Replacement #:
Vehicle/Equipment Make: FORD
Vehicle/Eqipment Model: EXPEDITION
Model Year: n/a
Mfg Component Code: 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Bulletin: 1996-10-01
Date Added: 1997-04-24
Summary: INFORMATION FOR SERVICING THE ELECTRONIC/HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT (EHCU) ON 4WABS. *TT
goto http://www.allworldauto.com/recalls/ford_expedition_recalls_12-2044-1.html
 to look up all recalls and Bulletins, many ford dealerships or sites will tell you none but as you can see there are several

#134 of 281 Re: Electrical problems with 02 Expedition [bholbrook] by bholbrook

Jan 06, 2010 (9:46 pm)

Replying to: bholbrook (Jun 22, 2009 7:19 pm)
ok all its been awhile but we were having problems with the battery draining. we had replaced the battery, ran tests on the new battery and the alternator and it would be drained in less than an hour. Well we brought it to the dealer and they charged is $535 to tell us the the rear wiper was froze up (we never used it) so they disconnected it. We have not had any problems since!

#135 of 281 Re: pulsating lights and blower motor [andrew31] by swdallas

Jan 07, 2010 (5:17 pm)

Replying to: andrew31 (Feb 06, 2008 1:41 am)
I have the same prob with a 98 F 150. On cold mornings, the battery doesn't charge. Gradually, the dash lights, instruments, radio, and fan all go dead as the battery drains. As it slowly warms up, with the barely blowing fan, I can hear a click inside the dash, and then everything comes back on. I have been using a hair dryer or a heat gun to try and help send heat into the dash. I am sure it is a relay that doesn't make contact until it warms up, but no one seems to know about any relay like this. I really need an explanation on this one.

#136 of 281 Ford Expidtions 2001 gauges stay on and kills batterie while key is out? by jaime7

Jan 15, 2010 (12:43 pm)

Hey, Im new here looking for a solution to this issue thats been haunting me for a couple of years already and the dealer says they cant find a thing wrong?
 
Well I know its electrical. Not all he time but some days when I get home and turn off my care, a couple of hours later get back in and my gauges are all up and the care wont start. Take the key out gauges still up close the door couple of hours later batterie is dead. Crazy I know! Now the funny thing is, I notice that it only happens in the "winter" and kinda when I use my windshield wipers....so thats what im here about, if anyone can help or has had the same issue.
 
thanks

#137 of 281 Re: Ford Expidtions 2001 gauges stay on and kills batterie while key is out? [jaime7] by kjungirl007

Jan 15, 2010 (4:01 pm)

Replying to: jaime7 (Jan 15, 2010 12:43 pm)
The windshield is leaking. Humidity/water is leaking onto the computer!!!! Seal the windshield, good Luck, it worked for me!!!! I was ready to launch mine in the bayou,until i finally got answers from my mechanic(not Ford)
I also have an 01. My expedition would stay running when the keys were'nt in it.Lights blinking off and on. horn was blowing,lol. It got to the point of funny!!!! My sunroof was stuck on stupid.
My mechanic told me his wifes' did the same thing. He told me to seal the windshield. Went down to Napa, and bought a tube of windshield gasket sealant. Applied around the corners,WALA, it never happened again. I can even use the drivethru carwash again!!!YEA!!!!! Good Luck!!! Ford wont help. This should.

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