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1994 Ford Aerostar electrical complaints

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Filed Jun 22, 1999 · Electrical · NC

Consumer took vehicle to dealership for recall # 99-v-029-000---upon repairs, consumer has since experienced a/b light --on-off, the cruise does not work, check engine, brake light goes on/off and also the ABS light, these problems did not exist until after vehicle was in for the recall-99-v-029-000.-------please add VIN.#

Filed Jun 22, 1999 · Airbags, Electrical · IL

Complete radiator failure, told epoxy broke loose, replaced with new, suspect overheating of wiring harness caused relay or fusable link failure in column/dash intermittent loss of cruise control, then full loss, horn lass at same time, airbag warning light at same time.

Filed Jun 22, 1999 · Electrical · NY · fire

I received notice of recall regarding ignition switch short, and I am unsatisfied with ford's response.recall 99v-029000.

Filed Jun 8, 1999 · Electrical · FL

Vehicle experienced failure of several components due to bad wiring, recall on wiring harness and ignition switch, however denied repair refund of failure. (99v028 wiring harness recall- not completed due to lack of parts). (99v029 ignition switch recall).mjs

Filed May 28, 1999 · Electrical · MI

Consumer received recall 99v029000, ignition switch failure. Contacted dealer and no parts were available to correct the problem. Please give any further details.

Filed May 28, 1999 · Electrical · OH

Consumer received recall 99v029000 concerning ignition switch failure. Contacted dealer and no parts were available to correct the recall problem. Please give any further details.

Filed May 27, 1999 · Electrical · NJ

When driving/stopping/turning off, and removing the key from the ignition switch, vehicle will still run. Onsumer has to put the steering gear into lock in order for the vehcile to be off. Dealer repairedthe problem.

Filed May 25, 1999 · Electrical, Engine · AZ · fire

Ignition switch short causing overheating and fire in the steering column prior to recall notice, after recall work performed several damaged components continued to fail (wipers, lighting, etc.) (99v‑029). Mjs

Filed May 12, 1999 · Electrical · NY

Vehicle experienced failure of the ignition switch (recall 99v‑029) prior to recall notice resulting in burning damage to the wiring harness. Mjs

Filed May 10, 1999 · Airbags, Electrical · NY

After vehicle was repaired under recall 99v029000, ignition switch, the airbag light stayed on . The dealer and the manufacturer has been notified.

Filed May 5, 1999 · Acceleration, Electrical · IN

Vehicle was repaired under recall 99v029000, concerning ignition switch short. After dealer performed the work. Cruise control did not work. Conusmer contacted manufacturer and was told to take the vehicle back to the dealer for repairs. Dealer charged consumer for work performed the second time.

Filed Apr 20, 1999 · Electrical · MD

Consumer claims prior to receiving a recall letter on for ignition switch the vehicle ran fine. After taking it in to be changed vehicle won't start up. Dealer has been contacted.

Filed Apr 16, 1999 · Electrical, Lights · MI

While vehicle at dealer being repaired for recalled component mechanic possibly bamaged other components causing the horn and cruise control not to work. (recall 99v029000) nlm

Filed Mar 23, 1999 · Electrical · NY

Recall 99vo29, ignition switch short. Dealer will not repair untill 5/3/99.

Filed Feb 27, 1999 · Electrical · CA · fire · 3 injuries

Ignition switch short circuit caused wiring to overheat and burn in steering column area.

Filed Dec 31, 1998 · Electrical · MI · fire

A fire started in the steering column below the dash area due to a malfunction within the ignition switch, cause unknown. Wiring harness was damaged and replaced, as well as ignition switch and light switch. Ford notified of problem, owner requesting reimbursement for repairs. *ak.et.

Filed Nov 30, 1998 · Electrical · VA · fire

While starting the vehicle up there was alot of smoke coming from under the hood, and the smoke melted the wires. The consumer stated one could see the smoke.

Filed Oct 20, 1998 · Electrical · NC · fire

While parked vehicle caught on fir edue to a short in the ignition switch wiring harness.

Filed Aug 6, 1998 · Electrical, Engine · NY · fire

Ea98016; while driving the vehicle stalled and a fire came from underneath the vehicle. Cause unknown. Currently at dealer. Please provide details.

Filed May 18, 1998 · Electrical · CA

While driving the instrument panel started smoking . Consumer called dealer. Please provide further details.

Filed Mar 12, 1998 · Electrical · TN · fire

Electrical: while driving smoke started coming from the steering column, making it impossible to drive. Dealer said cause of smoke was the wiring harness which was being replaced.

Filed Aug 27, 1997 · Electrical · OH · fire

Went to start the van and the ignition switch went out. Then 10 seconds later the instrument panel started to smoke and caught fire. The wiring harness and ignition switch had to be replaced.

Filed May 6, 1997 · Electrical · TX

The wiring melted under the dash board.

Filed Feb 5, 1997 · Electrical · IA

Main computer chip failure causing it to send erroneous codes.

Filed Nov 21, 1996 · Electrical · OH

Wiring harness under the dash burnt up.

Filed Oct 9, 1996 · Electrical · SC

Horn location, the horn is flush, or even with the rest of the steering wheel, making it difficult to locate in panic situations. *ak

Filed Sep 4, 1996 · Electrical · PA · fire

Electrical short in the ignition, causing the vehicle to catch fire in the steering column .

Filed Oct 17, 1995 · Body, Brakes · AL

Exhuast fumes are leaking into the passenger compartment and cause the passengers to become sick. Tt the odometer malfunctions. Oil lights and engine light continue to come on because the vehicle burns 1-2 quarts of oil every week. Brakes stick and there was bricks rubbing kind of sound when the steering wheel turns. The horn failed. The weather stripping around the slide door keep coming off.

Filed Oct 1, 1995 · Acceleration, Brakes · AL

Gas tank releases fumes into vehicle.

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