Horn does not blow. Was told by a mechanic that problem was a defective air bag.
1997 Ford Escort electrical complaints
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While driving engine check light illuminated, causing vehicle to stall. Consumer shut engine off, resulting in vehicle not restarting. Consumer tried to investigate, and found the antifreeze fluid overflowing, and causing electrical wires to melt.
An electrical short circuit is occurring within vehicle which is causing vehicle battery to completely lose power. *ak consumer states radio caused battery to drain and speakers to pop, radio replaced 3 times, experiencing other electrical problems with the headlights dimming when the heater is on or when applying brakes, radiator had to be replaced, engine lights come on intermittently, and poor acceleration when going up a hill.
Vehicle was parked in parking lot when consumer came out and saw that it was engulfed in smoke, there was a fire in the passenger seat, claim 30-v210-873.
Vehicle was parked overnight and an electrical fire in the passenger compartment damaged the vehcile, claim 55-s207-197.
Consumer had left vehicle at repair shop for the transmission to be checked and to find out why a light in the dash had illuminated, consumer was informed that the heater core had a hole in it, when demanding her vehicle back, she discovered that the vehicle had caught on fire under the dash and that the windshield was burned, nobody contacted her to let her know about the fire, claim 24-5124-338.
While driving, consumer noticed something burning and pulled over, there was a short with a wire in the dash and this caused a fire, claim 60-c180-623.
Vehicle caught fire under dashboard, claim 53-c675-364.
Consumer saw smoke and sparks underneath passenger front seat, vehicle caught on fire quickly after the driver and passenger exited the vehicle, consumer also stated that the area she saw the sparks and smoke is exactly where avr had worked, the fire department stated that the fire was caused by an electrical problem centered under the seat, claim 03-3209-456.
The vehicle began smoking, then caught on fire, damages are under the dash, claim 53-c737-570.
Consumer states prior to fire, lights were flashing on the dash, there was also an odor that smelled like firecrackers, the next day was when smoke was seen coming from the vehicle, fire was in the floorboards which spread when the doors were opened, claim 35-w686-849.
Vehicle burned from the outside, fire started from underneath the dashboard by the floorboards on the passenger side, possible electrical failure, claim 04-1295-042.
Passenger compartment fire at dash panel, claim 18-0486-942.
While vehicle was parked, the alarm went off, according to one dealership the wiring shorted out the horn and caused the airbags to need replacement, however another dealership stated that the wiring burned into the horn, claim 40-2507-626.
Air bag light illuminated, the shop asked the consumer to return the vehicle in 2-3 days, during this time a fire occurred in the center module located in the console, later while the vehicle was parked at the dealership, someone noticed the module was again smoldering, claim 28-3088-664.
While driving to the store, vehicle caught on fire due to a loose wire, one person was injured, claim 40-2555-468.
Consumer came back to vehicle after a day of work and the interior was smokey, dashboard and interior were burned, adjuster stated electrical fire started in the instrument panel, claim 05-4953-366.
Dash was on fire and all wiring was burned, claim 31-3120-259.
Fire started in the dash area, all the wiring was burned, claim 31-3120-259.
While driving at 25 MPH smoke was coming from the vents area, after parking vehicle, attempted to restart it, and vehicle would smoke again and sparks could be seen. This caused dashborad and other front area of the vehicle to burn. Feel free to provide any further information.
While driving, vehicle caught on fire from a loose wire, one person was injured, claim 40-2555-468.
The electrical problem under the dash caused the vehicle to catch fire when it was parked.
Horn stuck, does not turn off. To replace, dealer must replace airbag also. Says airbag may malfunction because horn malfunctioned. About 7 similar problems are listed on this web site. This is a safety feature and a malfunction in the horn shouldn't cause problems in the airbag. Plus, it's not a wear and tear item that's wrong with the car. Had a problem with the horn while the car was under warranty and the dealer did not catch this problem with the horn/airbag. Isn't this a safety issue that could put passengers at risk. Who would guess that a problem with the horn may lead to a deployment problem with the airbag?
Request for restitution of losses resulting from a vehicle fire. *mr the passenger area trans equipment/electrical wire) the consumer requested restitution. *scc the consumer stated she many mechanical problems with the vehicle.
Vehicle quit running due to electrical fire in passenger compartment, claim 28-3088-664.
Air bag light illuminated and vehicle was taken to a shop, the shop asked consumer to bring vehicle back in 2-3 days, however a fire occurred in the center module located in the console, claim 28-3088-664.
Key would not come out of the ignition. Consumer took vehicle to dealer and they replaced the intergrated control module. *ak
Vehicle burned from the inside, possibly electrical, fire started from underneath the dashboard by the floorboard on the passenger side, claim 04-1295-042.
Dash lights began to flash and there was an odor that smelled like a firecracker, vehicle was parked the next day when consumer noticed smoke and fire coming from the floorboards, claim 35-w686-849.
Vehicle was parked when alarm sounded, dealership stated that the wiring shorted out the horn, another dealership stated that the wiring burned into the horn, claim 40-2507-626.
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