This is the third time I inhaled burnt wire and couldn't get it to stop, than lose light in the dark,and I did once have ford service to see to the problem and they only found battery clamp wasn't tight but no wieing burning, and I have discovery a two year later it losed the light and the plug of the light switch melted , after I repalce it, I still smell the burning wireing. I am getting nervous of if it does catch on fire after hearing of recalled .
1991 Ford Bronco: fire, smoke or burning smell
7 of the 32 complaints about the 1991 Ford Bronco describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 22%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Parked vehicle, ignition off, approximately 20 minutes later vehicle on fire started under hood.
While driving smoke came from under the dashboard and before driver could get out of vehicle, vehicle burst into flames. Vehicle has been totalled.
While driving smoke was coming from under carraige of vehicle then the car caught on fire.the reason is still unknown.
While parking the vehicle caught fire, caused by the ignition switch.please describe.
Vehicle caught on fire in alternator after being parked. Tt
Notice smoke coming from steering wheel and dash board area, possible electrical fire. 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 1991 Ford Bronco fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1991 Ford Bronco?
7 of 32 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford Bronco (22%) 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 1991 Ford Bronco?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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