The wiring harness in my steering colume is defective. This will be the second time in 6 yrs that this has had to be replaced. The harness controlls the airbage, horn and cruise controll. Also the igition switch is faulty, the key can be removed while the vehicle is running
1994 Ford Aerostar electrical complaints
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Consumer states that a fire started under the dash while driving. Local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. Nlm
Consumer saw smoke coming from steering column, then heard a pop with a cloud. Consumer had no lights, and stated that smoke was coming from steering column and filled the car. Vehicle was towed to dealer, and they stated a ground wire burned, and caused the smoke.*ak
The vehicle just went up in flames.
Air bag light on the instrument panel will illuminate erratically, then go off while operating vehicle at any speed. Also, has experienced failure of cruise control and horn. Dealership has not examined vehicle to determine a cause for this problem. Please provide any additional information / documentation.
Airbags deactivated. Also, vehicle had no horn. Airbag light was coming on and off.contacted dealer, and dealer stated clock spring was defective.
Vhehicle caught fire near center of motor behind where you put in the oil. Vehicle was taken to local ford dealer for recall on the accessory power circuit. I received a letter in the mail about the switch recall. The 94-95 models where also recalled due an electrical short out at fuel pump resulting in power loss and fire. I belive this to be what happened to my van.I was not notified of this recall, niether was I informed of it whan I took the van in for the other recall on the switch. Can you tell me what to do from here? Should I go to the local ford dealer?
No summary listed for abov evehicle.
Vehicle is stalling at any speed, and any time. Dealer stated ignition module needed to be replaced.
The starter, distributor, and ignition wiring were all replaced.
While driving on freeway at 60 MPH engine quit 100%. Consumer pulled over, and had vehicle towed to a near by mechanic. They said it was a short just before ignition switch, there was an electrical overload wiring harness that produced too much heat which caused loss of power to the engine.
Smelled wires burning after that horn will not work cruise control will not work
Headlight switch became erratic. When switch was removed for replacement , I became aware of the harness block being melted and cracked around 6 of the 9 wires. There has been other problems with the aerostar relating to current draw in other portions of their harness. To me this is a safety issue and I was very dissappointed to find ford quite unconcerned when I contacted their customer assistance line.
Airbag light flashes 32 and horn quit working
Upon starting vehicle consumer noticed smoke coming from the steering column. Consumer contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the electrical wiring harness. Also, when vehicle was in the off position, it continued to run, causing the battery to die out. Please provide any further details.
Horn assembly/air bag indicator light, and cruise control went out at same time. Dealer has been contacted.please provide further information.
Van is at the dealer for another problem. When consumer received recall letter, he called the dealer. Dealer said because the van was a handicap used van they would have to charge more money. *ak
Air bag light blinking on and off.
Elctrical system wiring harness made all the dash lights shut off, then back on. But, most of the time they stayed off. Dealer said only one injector was bad. But, when consumer took vehicle to dealer, they replaced all of them.
While the van was parked there was an electrical fire that started under the hood on the driver's side. This happened about 5 minutes after the van was driven. Fire was put out by the fire department. The van was totalled.
Prior to recall notice failure of recall component caused the electric circuit to over load/short and damage to the electric connections of air bag,horn,transmission and door alarm ( 99v029). Yh
An electrical short caused vehicle to overheat and catch on fire.
Consumer received recall 99v29000, ignition switch failure. Contacted dealer and was informed that no parts were available to correct the problem. Please give any further details.
Ignition switch malfunctioned, couldn't start up vehicle.
Received notice #99v029000 in the mail & notified the dealership. Was informed no parts available for the ignition switch.
Received recall notice concerning ignition switch. Contacted dealer. Dealer claimed no parts were available.
Rear anti-lock brake system failed.
Electrical fire due to recall component prior to notice (99v‑028 or 99v‑029). Mjs
Abs light comes on. Also, there is no horn function. Horn/ABS wiring is connected. Mechanic informed owner wiring connector might be wrong.
Also brought in to dealer for recall 99s on fuel pump wiring harness and no parts available
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