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Feb 10, 2007 | 06:01 PM

cmartin

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Expedition Electrical problem

We have a 2001 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer. We bought it new. Today we started experiencing a problem where the radio, clock, rear wipers and interior dome lights will not work when the vehicle is in gear. If it is in park or neutral, everything seems fine. Also, the fan blower runs without the ignition on (keys completely removed from igniton). What could cause this???

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Feb 10, 2007 | 07:02 PM

FTE Herman

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Welcom CMartin. When we see problems like this we first look to the GEM (Generic Electronics Module). This device, which is in a black or whit box underneath the driver's dash typically gets wet due to a leaky windscreen and then all kinds of neat 'full moon' crap starts happening.

Feb 10, 2007 | 07:03 PM

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Yep, GEM module.

Feb 10, 2007 | 07:40 PM

cmartin

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Is this a part that napa or kragens will carry? I saw something in my websearches (before joining this forum, that said a similar problem was related to a leaky windshield. We did have a small crack (rock chip) repair done on the windshield and now the rain has started so that makes since.

Feb 10, 2007 | 10:56 PM

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Leaky windshield syndrome.

Ford-only parts once the windshield leak is replaced. Sometimes, the fuse panel also has to be replaced.

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Feb 11, 2007 | 07:46 AM

cmartin

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What does a GEM module and fuse panel typically cost? If it is the windshield leaking, is this something usually covered by an extended warranty?

Feb 11, 2007 | 04:07 PM

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The radio and everything works now (I'm thinking the unit dried since the rain stopped), so my question now is, is the unit bad or do I just need to have the leak found and repaired. I am asking this because I am not a mechanic and I don't know if this part will fail intermittently now that it has failed once. I am taking my car to Ford on Tuesday, and you know they will want to sell me a new one.