Electrical harness burned.
1997 Ford Aerostar electrical complaints
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Smoke occasionally appears coming out from around the dash panel by the heating and A/C controls. Smells like electrical components burning or burning wire insulation. Smoke goes away after 5-10 minutes. Doesn't seem to matter if heat, A/C or just the fan is on. Is an intermittent problem. Dealer states they could not find the problem or duplicate gripe.
When the air conditioner is on the key gets very hot when it is taken out of the ignition switch.
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