I was driving to work and the engine caught fire.
1991 Ford F-150: fire, smoke or burning smell
28 of the 303 complaints about the 1991 Ford F-150 describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 28
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
On august 24, 2001, a fire spontaneously began under the hood of my 1991 ford f150 pickup truck while it was turned off and parked in the driveway at night. The fire caused expensive damage to the vehicle and would have probably caught my house on fire had the truck been parked in the garage. I checked with the local ford dealership (centroplex ford in killeen, texas, which is now automax ford) about ford's liability and they said repairs would not be covered because the factory warranty had long expired. I therefore sought compensation through my insurance company. I paid for the ford dealership to perform repairs, which were not done satisfactorily. I am reporting this now because the incident is very similar to recent occurrences that have caused deaths and resulted in a major recall. My vehicle is not covered under that recall and should have been. Therefore, I am requesting that the recall be extended to 1991 ford f150 pickups and that I receive satisfactory compensation and repairs.
Alternator wiring harness and alternator caught fire, could easily have destroyed vehicle. And nearby government building. I noticed smoke and secured a fire extinguisher to remedy.
After taking vehicle into dealership for recall 96-v-076-000 rerpairs, but remedy did not work, and the vehicle caught on fire. Contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything.
Vehicle caught on fire, prior to this vehicle became harder to turn on. Then starter became stuck, and it was difficult to shut vehicle off. *akconsumer had turned the ignition but did not turn the vehicle on. Consuemr took the keys and went back into the house only to come out again and find the vehicle on fire. Consumer has so far replaced 3 starters and 5 alternators.
Vehicle caught on fire, and burned hood, wire harness and alternator, etc.
Vehicle has caught on fire for the 6th time. Each time it has been diagnosed to be the under dash or front hood. Dealer has never given a reason for the problem.
The consumer experienced problems with alternator. While they were driving, they started smelling smoke. In addition, started noticing smoke coming from the hood. When they pulled over and lifted the hood they noticed that the alternator was on fire. The fire department came after the fire died out on its own. The manufacturer has been contacted.
The vehicle got on fire while was parked. Consumer said "the fire started on the ignition switch, and also according to the dealer.
Driving in town at approximately 25 MPH without warning smoke just started coming out from the steering column. Turned off the ignition switch and got out of the vehicle. About a one minute later the vehicle went up in flames without warning. Please describe details.
An hour after the alternator had been replaced the alternater caught on fire while pulling into an driveway at the speed of 5mph. Please describe details.
Caught fire under the truck because of fuel leakage in the gas tank. *ak consumer states fuel came out of the fill spot on the truck and caught fire.
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 1991 Ford F-150 fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1991 Ford F-150?
28 of 303 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford F-150 (9%) 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 1991 Ford F-150?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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