Ignition switch shorted, causing fire.
1991 Ford Aerostar electrical complaints
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After dealer replaced ignition switch under recall campaign, 1 month later experienced smoke coming from underneath steering column and ignition switch housing, resulting burnt front wiring harness and switch assembly.
Ignition switch fire prior to recall.
Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the wiring harness to burn.
After parked for (2) hours vehicle caught on fire, originating in ignition system. Please describe details.
Vehicle was in idle position, smell of smoke and under the hood fire, electrical short.
Vehicle was left at idle position, put into gear and drove 200 ft. Under the dash compartment fire, electrical short.
The vehicle has caught on fire 3 times from the wiring harness that connects to the altenator.please describe.
Vehicle was driven for awhile, parked vehicle in driveway, 2 am fire dept. Was putting out vehicle that was engulfed in flames.
Vehicle caught on fire caused by ignition switch. Please describe.
Ignition switch shorted/failed.
Electrical short, ignition switch short, vehicle was parked saw smoke and caught on fire.
The vehicle caught fire in the ignition switch while the vehicle was parked. Please describe.
Ignition switch in column shorted out three times and starter keeps grinding.
While parked, steering column began smoking/burning plastic wire in column. Owner disconnected battery terminal. Please describe.
Electrical short or shock in the ignition switch causing the vehicle to catch fire.
The steering column starting to smoke near the ignition switch. Please describe.
Experienced an electrical short in engine compartment that started a fire.
Ignition switch fires, under the dash fire while driving, saw smoke , disconnect the battery and went out, electrical short.
Vehicle ignited in fire, due to ignition switch short. Tt
Car was parked and off truck caught on fire from the steering column . Tt
After driving for less than half an hour, stopped vehicle; noticed smoke coming from underhood; checked underhood, was engulfed with flames; no warning. Totaled
The keys can be removed from the ignition in any gear, and you can also move the gear selector to any postion without key or brake pressure. Tt
Short in master cylinder wiring, causing brake/ABS warning lights to stay on.
Electrical fire, engine compartment fire. Tt
Vehicle caught on fire due to a faulty electrical switch in steering column. Tt
Headlight switch wiring shorted out, causing a fire.
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