While driving 50 MPH on the highway without warning, the right rear tire exploded into flames. The rim of the wheel was so hot you could not touch it by hand. The consumer was able to pull over to the shoulder to change the tire. The tire was a firestone #atx p2335r75/r15 please fill in the dot # and further information on this incident. There were no injuries or fatality to report.
1990 Ford F-150: fire, smoke or burning smell
18 of the 274 complaints about the 1990 Ford F-150 describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
The wiring harness/alternator plug connection is known to show repeated instances of burning,arcing,melting and vehicle fires. I found out about this after this part caused a small fire in our f150 ford 1990 truck on saturday, may 10, 2003. A notice informing us about this recurring problem came with the new alternator. The wires/plug connection melted and caused the alternator to start on fire. This is a dangerous problem and I would like your agency to look into this hazard.
Vehicle driven approximately 10 miles and parked at which time smoke was observed from engine compartment. When hood was opened, alternator and associated wiring burst into flames. Operator sustained minor burns on hand.
Auto dealership indicated on my purchase contract they would repair the heater unit. (heater unit and air conditioner would work for a short time (heater cold air; AC-hot air). I repeatedly complained to the dealer about the heater and they never returned my call. In may 2000, they said I had the pu too long and they didn't owe me anything. 1 nov 2000, I purchased a new batter at autozone and a mechanic installed it for me. On 4 jan 2001, 5-10 minutes after I exited the truck, their was an explosion in the engine compartment and it then became engulfed in flames. The truck was parked and ignition turned off. Investigating police officer indicated that the main fire was on the passenger side; battery is split open on top and the heater unit and fire wall is completely gone, to include the fuel injection system components.
The ignition switch was recalled in 1996 because it was a fire danger. The switch was replaced at that time. On july 28, 2000 the ignition switch again caught on fire. At that time champion ford refused to replace it under the recall. They stated that the recall had expired. The same part that had been recalled did the same thing the recalled part was doing. The champion ford dealership said that they could not replace the part for free but that it would cost $198.00. After a discussion they took $50.00 off of the price, which brought the cost down to $148.00.
While vehicle was parked in the drivewa, consumer noticed smoke coming from the cab of the vehicle, vehicle caught on fire and burned due to an electrical system short.
While driving the spare tire mounted under the fuel tank caught on fire.
Ignition switch failed resulting in smoke coming from the steering column and dash, causing vehicle fire and total destruction.
While driving the car, it caught on fire. Please describe details.
Truck was parked and caught on fired, please describe .
The vehicle caught on fire from right under the dash and it was parked. Please describe.
The vehicle caught on fire from under the dash while it was parked and turned off. Please describe.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
- Risk
- This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Recall number 96V071000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1990 Ford F-150 fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1990 Ford F-150?
18 of 274 owner complaints about the 1990 Ford F-150 (7%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Ford F-150?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1990 Ford F-150
Fuel pump 30Fuel leak 28Fuel smell 6ABS 5Stalling 5Tire blowout 5
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