While driving the vehicle it caught on fire in the steering column area. Driver was able to stop vehicle safely. Vehicle is being checked by dealer.
1993 Ford Aerostar electrical complaints
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The vehicle was being stopped and smoke started to come out of the steering column, it caught on fire and all the ignition wires were melted together.
The spring on the ignition switch is weak and it overheated.
Engine fire.
During vehicle operation smoke was noticed coming from the steering column/ignition switch.
Problems with the ignition switch; can start the car with without the key. Please explain.
Consumer is able to turn the ignition switch without the key.
Consumer states that when removing the key from the iginition switch the engine will remain running.
Wiring harness under dash failed.
When driving the vehicle at a speed of 55 MPH the vehicle cuts off with no warning.
Vehicle was parked , compartment fire in the steering column area, due to an electrical short.
Could not get key out of ignition swtich because the rod in the switch would not move. Please describe details.
Steering wheel column had short, burned harness and upon release of key from ignition, stopped all the activity.
The ignition switch melted the wiring, resulting in a fire. *ak
When entering the key into the ignition, the truck will not turn over and the key gets stuck. Please describe.
Dash wiring started to smoke and ruin the rest of the wires-no injuries.
Driving vehicle to garage for brakes, smelled & saw smoke coming from steering column, turned it off, attendent looked at vehicle, main wire harness burned. *k
While parked noticed smoke coming from the steering column and under dash.
Dash warning lights flashed, then started to smoke. Ignition switch had to be replaced.
While driving, noticed burning smell, then heater went out, turned off vehicle, removed key and minutes later vehicle caught on fire.
Ignition switch fails intermittently.
Vehicle caught on fire caused by the ignition switch. Please describe.
Consumer having a very hard time locating the horn on the vehicle in an emergency.
Valve assembly replaced.
Dash board caught on fire, possible due to electricial short. Tt
Horn button difficult to track when turning and especially at night. Please describe details. Tt
Replaced inner seals that are leaking grease. Tt
Instrument panel fire. Tt
Electrical: turn signals; heat/air blower system shuts down; engine lights comes on; intermittent problem; no warning; sometimes check engine light will come on
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