When vehicle gets warmed up it will stall because ignition module will malfunction, and vehicle will cut offf without prior warning. Dealership was aware of problem.
1993 Ford Explorer electrical complaints
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Under the hood fire while vehicle was parke. ; dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.
Vehicle was parked, had not been driven in 4.5 hrs and caught on fire. Vehicle burned to ground, and set vehicle parked next to it on fire too. Total loss to consumer.
While driving about 10 MPH when vehicle stalled without a prior warning . It happened three times, and consumer had contacted dealer about the situation.
Ignition has been checked, replaced, as well as endless other potential causes, by two mechanics, neither being able to correct problem. Ford denies any knowledge.
My fuse blew, when we look to see what the problem was we saw that the side view mirror (electric) had evidently got on fire because the underneath was melted. Please let me know what to do. I need to have this replaced and I do not feel that I was at fault and would like to find out if the ford place should replace this free of charge do to the switch being faulty.
While traveling noticed smoke from under the hood. Engine was on fire, and there was no indication. Please provide further information.
Vehicle experienced failure in the service bulletin (94-8-14), however repaired prior to bulletin, repaired starter, battery and cables, battery acid leakage caused damage.
While driving at approximately 35 MPH, driver turned on defroster and flames started shooting out from underneath the hood. Driver then turned off vehicle and took fire out. Consumer restarted vehicle and fire started again.please provide further information.
Starter assembly failed. Yh
Spark plugs were replaced by h&l on 4/19/99 part # awsf-4c, mileage was 74,497. Failure of plugs was during trip, at another dealer rhinebeck ford, 914‑876‑4440, they replaced them with awsf-42p- stating wrong plugs installed by h&l. H&l responded initially that these were the correct plugs, but later agreed that the 42p were the right ones. Subsequent, the vehicle ran rough and had poor performance. H&l contacted regarding this, noted to monitor fluid levels, tune up would not cure problem. Manager stated it could be a cracked head. Within 7 days since 10/11/99, engine is in shop, white smoke coming out of exhaust and fluids indicate a leak. Manager also stated that this is a known problem with the explorer for that year. Car no longer under warranty, expired at 89,830. Feel ford is responsible!
Ea99004, while air conditioning system is on and in vent mode, smoke came from the vents due to an electrical wire melting. This may started a fire if vehicle did not shut off.
My 93 ford explorer had approximately 3 diagnostic tests with results that show there is nothing wrong with it. The vehical consistently over 7 months has been stalling, dieing, and surging. It usually stalls at stop signs or while waiting in a lines of cars. It dies at stop signs or when trying to start it up. It surges while driving on the freeway and feels like a tugging motion. The rpms and amps go way down and feels like it may stall then it surges and gets power. When it gets power it almost jumps forward and hits the car in front while my foot is still on the break. It also jumps around at stop signs with the rpms and amps going up and down. Mossey ford in san diego, ca has replaced the oil and filter and the fuel pressure regulator. They said it would take car of the problem and it did not. The problem became more dominant, persistent, and dangerous. This work cost approximately $300.00, so due to high cost at ford. I took the vehical to greg's automotive in el cajon, ca. I then replaced the battery and was charged uselessly for finding no problems. At this point, I spend about $400.00 more dollars for nothing. They had a hunch that it may have been the timing belt, but I would have to pay $600.00 just for them to check. I have been spending hard earned money uselessly and disregarding my bills for my vehical not being fixed. I am scared for my safety and other's safety while driving the explorer under these unfixable conditions. I need help and high quality service to pin point the exact problem. I depend on my vehical and must use it to get me places I have to go. My ford vehical is stalling, dieing, and surging. This is not safe and ford should deal with this problem by recalling vehicals with these type of complaints.
When getting into vehicle and starting it up everything will go out, such as the headlights remaining on, and consumer smelling smoke coming from vehicle. Can't determine the problem.
Ventilation system has caught on fire 3 times while vehicle was being driven. It melted the electrical system. Dealer has repaired 3 times.
Battery exploded.
Battery/manifold absolute pressure (map) sensor/radius arm bushing/hydraulic lift cylinders (rear door) and driver's side mirror failed.
Oil pan gasket failed, crankshaft seal assembly failed,resulting in leakage.
Electrical short in wiring from ignition to fuel pump.
Battery acid caused cable corrosion which caused low voltage to starter, causing it to fail.
Electrical: driving down highway and vehicle started running hot. Noticed flames coming from underneath the hood. Pulled over to the side and vehicle caught fire and burned completely.
Consumer's vehicle burned totally while parked in garage, also burning the garage, causing $6,000 worth of damage to garage alone.
Driver's side door caught fire due to short in control panel of remote for mirror and door.
Vehicle caught on fire while it was parked, and in the off position prior to recall. Police report indicated that it was ignition-related. (96v‑071). *ak
While vehicle was parked it caught on fire. The fire started in the electrical panel on the driver's side. Vehicle is in the process of beginning repairs after 42 days. Ak
When turning the ignition on the ignition switch spins half way around and sometimes when putting the key into the ignition switch to turn it on , this would turn it off and vice versa. Please describe details.
Owner states while driving the computer engaged the 4- wheel drive without any warning to the driver, owner also notes that vehicle was hard to control.
During vehicle operation the climate control shutdown and the turn signal, and back up lights went out, resulting in the melting down of the main wiring harness. *ak
Experienced fire in steering column area. Please give more details.
Battery failed.
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