Vehicle caught on fire, and burned hood, wire harness and alternator, etc.
1991 Ford F-150 electrical complaints
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Key got stuck in the on postion. Battery cable had to be disconnected in order to turn vehicle off. Dealer just stated there were not recalls. Consumer will contact manufacturer to register a complaint.
The tfi module failed, I replaced it with an oem part, I want reimbursement, known defect
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.
In august-september 1997 I responded to the federal safety agency recall 96v071000. The dealer in puyallup, wa replaced the ignition switch. However, every since then when the temperature drops down below 40 degrees the ignition switch seems to freeze up. This only happens in the fall or winter. I am unable to turn the ignition switch to start the truck. The switch becomes very stiff unless I first warm the steering column with a space heater or blow dryer. I am afraid that one of these days I will break the switch while attempting to start the truck.
When using the speed control, and having to activate the left turn signal to pass, speed control cuts out, causing the truck to severely decelerate.
Vehicle fire due to possible recall component failure (ignition switch-96v‑071) resulting in vehicle fire. Mjs
Engine hesitates to accelerate when cold.
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.
Steering column wiring burned prior to recall.
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.
Vehicle repaired under recall (#96v071000). Ignition will not work properly unless shaken/jiggled a few times. Took to deale,. Was informed nothing wrong w/ignition.
Consumer states that wiring in the steering column caught on fire. *ak ignition switch failure resulted in fire, recall 96s28.
Recall nos 93v125000 & 96v071000 regarding ignition switch, consumer has taken the vehicle twice to the dealer and the service has not been provided due to lack of time.
While driving the harness in the alternator caught on fire. Please describe.
While drivng the vehicle the ignition switch failed and the locking mechansim engaged so steering became impossible.
Caught fire under the dash by the steering column while parked . *ak consumer states he first noticed smoke coming from the area around the brake pedal and lower steering column, extensive damage was done to the wiring and dashboard.
Engine warning light illuminated.
Truck was parked and turned off and cuaght on fire, please describe. *
Consumer was driving down road and the truck caught on fire. Please describe.
Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch fire in the steering.
Ignition switch fire.
The vehicle was destroyed by fire due to the ignition switch. Please describe.
The vehicle caught on fire in the igniton switch while the vehicle was parked. Please describe.
Ignition switch changed twice upon ownership, resulting in switch extremely hot can't touch. Ford did some alteration/rigged.
Electrical short or shock in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch on fire.
Ignition fire.
Interior vehicle fire around the steering wheel and column.
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