Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford aerostar. While driving 20 MPH, the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact opened the hood and noticed that the fuel lines were extremely hot before they burst into flames. The contact sustained a burned right hand. The fire department stated that the fuel pump caused the fire. A police report was filed. The manufacturer stated that his VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 99v028000 (electrical system: wiring: front under hood). The current and failure mileages were 150,000.
1995 Ford Aerostar: fire, smoke or burning smell
11 of the 157 complaints about the 1995 Ford Aerostar describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 2
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
The interior of the dash board caught fire on its own, while the vehicle was parked. Manufacturer will be contacted by consumer.
While driving, the driver's side door panel began smoking and then caught fire without warning. The consumer put out the flames, but the panel kept smoking. The ground wire to the power windows had to be cut to stop the panel from smoking. *jb the burned switch assembly was repaired on the left side door.
Van caught fire and burned, was told by the insurance that automobile was totaled. Consumer had two recalls on this van, and electrical wiring was one of them.
Upon starting of vehicle in parking lot, a burning smell and then smoke came out of the driver side door. Immediately turned vehicle off and exited. Vehicle towed to dealership. Previously incidents have been reported to the federal safety agency on 2 other occasions, but still no recall. Ford has assumed no responsibility for this!
While driving power window door had caught on fire. Han noticed the smell of electrical wires burning & smoke prior to flames. Pulled vehicle to side & poured tea on the fire to put it out. Will be taking vehicle to dealer to check it out.
While driving power window door caught on fire.
While driving aprroximately 55mph. Started to smell smoke inside of vehicle. Afterwards, noticed flames on driver's side door. Pulled over & parked. Turned vehicle off & flames stopped. Started vehicle & the fire reoccurred. Had to cut wires to stop the flames.
Started vehicle, within 5 seconds van filled with smoke and caught fire under dash. Final diagnosis from sam swope ford in elizabethtown is that ignition switch shorted and burnt up wire harness under dash.
When attempting to start vehicle key was placed in the ignition switch and vehicle caught on fire under the dash area of the vehicle,. Also smoke filled the passenger's compartment. Also consumer has lost some electrical functions. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Please provide any futher details.
Electrical wiring harness under the dash nearly caught on fire, resulting in an electrical short circuit. Please give any further details.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
- MIL lamp may turn on or flash intermittently may be due to the powertrain control module (PCM) incorrectly...
Related recalls
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans. Heat generation in the wiring harness to the fuel pump/sender assembly can cause an electrical short. The vehicle could experience a loss of power and become immobilized and the fuel gauge may be erratic.
- Risk
- Heat damage, including melting or charring of the fuel pump and sender assembly wire harness and associated wiring harnesses can also result. The short circuit could also have the potential for a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a fused jumper harness in the fuel pump ground circuit that will be installed at the fuel pump inertia shut-off switch.
Recall number 99V028000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: mini vans. These vehicles were 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, creating a short circuit, allowing current to flow through the ground wire.
- Risk
- This can cause over heating and the potential for a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install a jumper harness with a relay which will re-route and activate all a2 accessories through the relay.
Recall number 99V029000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Ford Aerostar fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1995 Ford Aerostar?
11 of 157 owner complaints about the 1995 Ford Aerostar (7%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1991.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Ford Aerostar?
There are 2 recalls and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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