Airbag's sensor warning light came on while driving. Also a buzzing noise and a smell of electrical smoke came from the vehicle. Dealer has repaired vehicle.
1994 Ford Escort: fire, smoke or burning smell
9 of the 279 complaints about the 1994 Ford Escort describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 6 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
While driving vehicle caught on fire within the engine compartment on the driver's side, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
For no apparent reason while vehicle was parked the car caught on fire in the steering column area. The vehicle has not been repaired.
While vehicle was parked in driveway it caught on fire. The engine compartment and the dash broad areas were burned. Vehicle had not been driven in about (4) hours. Fire department stated that the fire was electrical. Vehicle has not been repaired.
Wife drove to work; went into bldg.; co-worker notified owner that vehicle was engulfed in flames; fire dept. Arrived, put flames out; police arrived also; will provide more information. Had contacted dealer.
Electircal short in the driver's side seat motor , causing the seat to catch on fire.
Driving the vehicle at speed 5 MPH, under the hood fire, electrical short in circuit, causing the ingntion switch to over heat and catch on fire.
The dome light in the car caught on fire. Please describe.
While the car was parked, the transmission caught fire. Please describe. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- This aritlce is to provide information on replacement of old style hood lamp switch to the rvised...
- 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
- Vehicles may have a disconnect of the ignition control module (ICM) connector or moisture buildup within...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1994 Ford Escort fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1994 Ford Escort?
9 of 279 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Escort (3%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1994 Ford Escort?
There are 0 recalls and 6 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Ford Escort
Seat belt 31No deployment 18Airbag light 12Coil spring 10Stalling 8Brake failure 7Headlights 6
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