1993 Ford Aerostar electrical problems

Filed Sep 11, 2014 · Electrical · 169,000 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford aerostar. The contact stated that the key became lodged in the ignition. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000.

Filed Jan 6, 2010 · Electrical · 144,670 miles · WA

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford aerostar. The contact stated that he noticed electrical problems. There was a clicking sound and he could feel a pulsation in the dashboard; there were also electrical shortages. He called the dealership about recall 99v029000 and was told that his vehicle was not included in the recall. He also consulted the manufacturer and it was confirmed that the vehicle was not included. The vehicle had not been repaired to-date. The current mileage was 144,705. The failure mileage was approximately 144,670. Updated 02/22/11

Filed Oct 23, 2008 · Electrical · 168,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford aerostar. The contact stated that his vehicle was produced with a higher than specified electrical load through the accessory power feed circuit. The potential for contact between the b2 (battery), a2 (accessory), and p1 (proof) circuits can occur; therefore, creating a short circuit and allowing current to flow through the ground wire. On numerous occasions, he noticed that the switch module melted and the instrument control panel lighting was inoperative. As a result, the risk of a severe fire increased. The manufacturer stated that the VIN was excluded from the federal safety agency campaign id number 99v029000 (electrical system:ignition:switch); therefore, they would not assume financial responsibility for the repair. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 168,000 and current mileage was 180,000.

Filed Nov 11, 2006 · Electrical · MI · fire

Just got home and was parked in front of the house. About 30 min later someone was knocking on are door telling us the van was on fire. There was no keys left in the van. The fire burn the dash and the right side of the inside of the engine and the hood. The van is now total.

Filed May 11, 2005 · Acceleration, Airbags · 189,000 miles · KY

Air bag light started flashing constantly, then horn and cruise control stopped working. Noise in column sounds like loose wires flopping.

Filed Mar 2, 2005 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · OK · fire

While driving 15 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the vehicle and was able to do so. While opening the hood, the vehicle caught on fire. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. The cause has not been determined. Please provide further details. *jb recall campaign; the federal safety agency campaign id number : 99v029000. The consumer stated that he saw smoke coming out of the edge of the hood. After he opened the hood he saw a small fire at the rear of the engine.

Filed Aug 6, 2004 · Electrical · 130,000 miles · VA · fire

While driving on the highway vehicle caught on fire because of the defect described in ignition switch electrical short 99v029000 recall. Manufacturer provided conflicting information. They told consumer by phone that the VIN number was included in the recall ,and then sent a letter indicating that the VIN number wasn't included.

Filed Feb 11, 2004 · Electrical · 150,000 miles · GA

Headlight switch runs so hot it melts the plastic plug body into which the wiring harness terminals are inserted. I will be purchasing the second replacement switch today (3 total switches since new). With the instrument panel trim removed and 1/2 hr driving with headlights on the switch is too hot to touch. The contact that provides power to the tail lights, instrument panel lights and radio night light seems to be the source of heat as that terminal shows the greatest damage due to heating.

Filed Oct 7, 2003 · Electrical · AR

Headlights start to go off and on after 10 mins of driving. Very dangerous, dash lights go out too. Ford says the switch needs to be replaced, my husband took the switch out and its gets way too hot and causes the lights to go off.

Filed Sep 6, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · NJ · fire

Vehicle caught on fire, cause unknown, could have been an electrical system wiring short. *ak