Vehicle caught on fire. Consumer was unaware of the cause. Also, was not sure if there was a recall, but will have the insurance company look into it. *ak
1990 Ford Bronco: fire, smoke or burning smell
6 of the 56 complaints about the 1990 Ford Bronco describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
While vehicle was parked in the driveway it caught on fire. Vehicle was completely burned. Owner believed that fire started in the ignition switch area. Please provide any further information.
Consumer was driving and the transmission caught on fire due to the expulsion of the automatic transmission fluid from the dipstick tube, fluid ignited when coming into contact with the the hot manifold .
Twelve hours after the vehicle was parked the electrial harness caught on fire underneath the rear tail, causing the chrome bumper and rubber step to melt.
While driving noticed smoke coming out of the right hand dash. Turned the engine off and on the passenger's side there were flames over the windshield.
Vehicle parked for half an hour and caught on fire. Diagnosis: alternator. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
- Risk
- This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Recall number 96V071000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1990 Ford Bronco fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1990 Ford Bronco?
6 of 56 owner complaints about the 1990 Ford Bronco (11%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Ford Bronco?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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