1992 Ford Explorer electrical problems

Filed Oct 22, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · AZ · fire

My car caught fire at parking lot when I tried starting it up after my girls and I got back in car after being at mall for about 2 hours flames coming out from bottom and top of engine and front dash. Thank god we got out in time. My cars electrical wires for everything is melted and im unsure how much more is damaged since im not a mechanic.

Filed May 13, 2009 · Electrical · 105,000 miles · VA · fire

Went to ford dealer 3 months ago about check engine light said oxygen sensor or cold weather it be fine on my way home sunday it had a bad miss then fire shot through my floor board and dash all my doors instantly locked I barely made it out of my vehicle if wife and children had been in prob wouldn't be here at the second I made it out of my car I turned and watched the steering wheel hit the seat I own I 1992 ford explorer I can be reached I have contacted an attorney locally.

Filed Apr 6, 2006 · Electrical · 980,002 miles · LA · fire · 1 injury

1992 ford explorer(eddie bauer ed) caught fire in the electrical system under dashboard and ccaught fire and destroyed vehicle before firemen could save it. Ford motor co has denied liability, even though this model was under recall. Fire statred in the circuitry system.

Filed Feb 28, 2006 · Electrical · TX · fire

At 5:30 a.m. On february 22, 2006, I awoke to a loud explosion. I went to look out my kitchen window and under the carport our ford explorer had flames coming out of the hood. As I was talking to 911 to report the fire I heard another explosion. Hung up quickly to go and get all of our 4 children out of the house and as we were going out heard another explosion. Thank god we all got out and the fire dept. Got the fire out before the house went with the fire. We could see after the fire was out that the drivers side front tire was blown off and the battery was blown up as well as the front windshield. We want ford to be notified so that no one has to endure a similar experience and god forbid loose any family members!

Filed Nov 4, 2005 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · FL · fire

Dt:the contacts stated while driving approximately 10 MPH then parked in a parking lot for 20 minutes and the vehicle caught on fire. There were no indicator lights on prior to the fire. The fire department was called and the fire was extinguished. The cause of the fire was unknown at this time; however the fire department said the fire could possibly have started from the engine or faulty wiring. The dashboard area and under the hood was completely destroyed. Contacted the manufacturer, and due to their computer system being down, they could not tell he if this vehicle was included in any recalls that could have caused this fire. *ak updated 1/4/2006 -

Filed Jun 28, 2005 · Electrical · 62,000 miles · CA · fire

I bought a 1992 ford explorer on 2-16-2005 from a privite party thru the newpaper. On 04-16-05 I was driving to softball pracvice on a busy road when a gentleman next to me in his own vehicle yelled get out of your car it is on fire. He let me turn in front of him and I pulled in to a parking space and got out of my car. Within 3 to 4 minutes the front end of my car was compeletly in flames. All the widows broke and the tires popped. The seat I was sitting in only minutes before was completely in flames. The firemen came and put the fire out. By then my ford explorer was totled. I was very lucky I did not have my stepchildren with me that day and I was told to get out of my car in time for myself not to have been hurt. I only had liabiltiy insurance on the vehicle and my personal belongings were burnt. There is a recall on the vehicle that can cause smoke and fire.I called the ford company and told them what happened they said they will get back to me about the situation. I recieved a generic letter from them saying there is nothing they can do to help me. I feel very lucky in a sence that I did not lose my life that day, but also very violated that I now have to buy a new car and replace belongings that were destroyed.

Filed May 3, 2005 · Electrical · 88,652 miles · CA · fire

I bought a 1992 ford explorer on 2-16-05 from a privite party thru the newspaper. On 04-16-05 I was driving to softball practice on a busy road when a gentleman next to me in his own vehicle yelled get out of your car it is on fire. He let me turn in front of him and I pulled in to a parking space and got out of my car. Within 3 to 4 minutes the front end of my car was completly in flames. All the windows broke and the tire popped. The seat I was sitting in only minutes before was completely in flames. The firemen came and put the fire out. By then my ford explorer was totled. I was very lucky I did not have my stepchildren with me that day and I was told to get out of my car in time for myself not to have been hurt. I only had liability insurance on the vehicle and my belongings were burnt. There is a recall on the vehicle that can cause smoke and fire. I called the ford company and told them what happend they said they will get back to me about the situation. I received a generic letter from them yesterday saying there is nothing they can do to help me. I feel very lucky in a sence that I did not lose my life that day, but also very violated that I now have to buy a new car and replace belongings that were destroyed.

Filed May 2, 2005 · Electrical · 178,000 miles · FL · fire

My son was driving home from the next street over when my 1992 ford explorer started smoking in the cab and then caught on fire. The dashboard, glove compartment burned, and the windshield cracked from the heat . The hood got scorched, and the head liner melted, dropping the melted liner onto my seats. Truck has not been repaired due to cost at this time.

Filed Dec 6, 2004 · Electrical · PA · fire

While driving vehicle automatically shut down. Consumer put the gear in park. She was then told that vehicle was on fire. There was no warning. Consumer stated she heard a pop. Consumer contacted dealer and manufacturer. Found that it was a computer problem.

Filed Oct 6, 2003 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · TX · fire

While driving 30 MPH smoke started to come from the dashboard. Consumer continued to drive. After the vehicle was parked for 5 minutes vehicle caught on fire.