Consumer was driving when suddenly smoke came from the steering wheel. He pulled to the side of the road and saw flames. The fire department responded to put the fire out.
1999 Ford Escort: fire, smoke or burning smell
10 of the 325 complaints about the 1999 Ford Escort describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
The vehicle caught on fire, possible electrical problems.
Consumer states that prior to the incident fuses will just blow out. Under the dash the wire harness from the back of the turning switch, it melted and caught on fire.replace the harness. Problem reaccured. Ts
I was driving with my heater fan running and began to get a burning smell. The fan then quit running. When I investigated to find out why the fan no longer would work, I found the electrical connection for the fan motor had melted and looked burnt as though it may have smoldered. I have that piece available for inspection if needed.
The right passenger airbag exploded when deployed, separating entirely from the dashboard and was briefly on fire, then smoking on the floor.
With wiring I could smell burning and did not know what it was. With tire it was under warranty . Had tire replaced, I have receipt. *ak (dot number: 7jjk7u17p9 tiresize: p185/65r14)
Vehicle was involved in a head-on collision of 25-20 MPH impact. Upon impact, both air bags did not deploy until after driver's head struck steering wheel, and caused driver's clothes to catch on fire. Dealer notified, and informed consumer to contact the federal safety agency. Please feel free to provide any further details.
In the process of starting vehicle ignition switch caught on fire. As a result, both airbags deployed, and interrior of dashboard was ruined.
While driving down the road another vehicle ran consumer off the road and lost control of the vehicle , and hit a tree. It caught on fire. Had the vehicle towed. Was told that the fuel line, which was partly plastic, was knocked loose and fuel leaked on it, causing a fire. Consumer didn't contact dealer.
While the vehicle was parked for a while it caught on fire. Fire department claimed it was the fuse box that caused the fire. Please provide further information.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Rough idle, low power and / or stall at idle, a malfunction indicator lamp illuminated and diagnostic...
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) - service tips
- Information regarding discharged battery charging service tips and guidelines
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Subject on installing fuses at pdi (pre-delivery inspection)
- Information on installing fuses at pre-delivery
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1999 Ford Escort fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1999 Ford Escort?
10 of 325 owner complaints about the 1999 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 1999 Ford Escort?
There are 0 recalls and 8 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Ford Escort
Stalling 34No deployment 33Coil spring 16Headlights 16Transmission failure 9Fuel pump 8Engine failure 7Check engine light 6Knocking 6Loss of power 6Airbag light 5Ball joint 5Grinding brakes 5Seat belt 5Won't start 5
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