1993 Ford F-150 electrical problems

Filed Sep 7, 2007 · Electrical · 49,000 miles · OH · fire

1993 ford f- 150,caught fire,and burned to ground,total loss.

Filed Feb 9, 2005 · Electrical · TX · fire

The vehicle was parked in the garage when all of a sudden the engine caught on fire. Consume took vehicle to dealer for check up, but the cause was undetermined.

Filed Jan 25, 2005 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · FL · fire

The truck was on fire while turning into the driveway. The fire was under the hood behind the glove compartment. The local fire department arrived to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire was undetermined. The dealer was not notified.

Filed Nov 8, 2003 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · CA · fire

Smoke was coming from under the stering column. Only damage was our own, with burnt wires within the wireloom under the dash. Upon investigation by my husband, he found 7 wires melted into one another. The fuse did not melt, but the wires had totally disintigrated. The wires are to small for the 15 amp fuse they are attached to. We have had this burning under our dash several times in this past year. Not until the tail lights refused to work did we do the deeper investigation of the wire loom. In the mean time we have lost our cruse control and who knows what else might turn up. I've contacted the ford motor company personally about the situation. They say untill forced by a recall there is noting they can do for our situation. Our 93 ford is well over it's warrenty and with 120,000 miles and no recall to date for my problem described above. Repairs will have to be done by us and will be reimburst unon any future recall on this particular situation. Gosh, I've read several complaints on the 1993 ford 150's all dealing with this simmilar type of situation, burning and smoke from the stering column. All that is stated is that the situation is electrical. Well, it certainly is an electrical problem and the manufacturer is the sorce of the problem. Using wires to small for the fuses that they installed in their vehicles. So let's at least warn all 1993 wehicle owners to the fact. We will be looking to replace our 1993 ford as soon as we can afford to do so. I do not want to be in an accident caused by some electrical fire or brake faillure or what ever. I have also seen that there was a fatality in one the electrical complains on these 1993 ford f-150 vehicles......this is to scarry....I do not want to own another ford product!

Filed Jul 25, 2003 · Electrical · 98,126 miles · CA · fire

A half an hour after parking the vehicle, it caught on fire. The fire inspector indicated the fire originated from the ignition/ steering wheel column area.*ak *ts

Filed Feb 15, 2002 · Electrical · MI · fire

While traveling, dash light started blinking off and on intermittently and without prior waring, consumer noticed steering column was smoking, vehicle was on fire. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak consumer states that one of the wires for the overdrive lock out button on the end of the shifter column had shorted out, starting a small fire inside the steering column.

Filed Jan 9, 2002 · Electrical · MD

I saw an article in the newspaper regarding a possible failure of the thick film ignition module on some pickup trucks . Are you aware of this problem and the concerns it may cause for the vehicle? If there is a problem how can I tell if my truck falls in this category? Thank you: alfred schober.

Filed Sep 11, 2001 · Brakes, Electrical · MA

I was very happy with this truck for the first 5 years. But after that even with taking great care of the truck it started to fail the altenator....$400,replacing 2 exhaust tubes for emissions $450,rear spring shackels and mount $450, the trans mission is now failing cost not known yet, never been in an accident but doors don't line up anymore water leaks in,lower sheetmetal of truck bed rusting through paint even with being waxed many many times,vent windows leak and are rusting, I know vehicels need alot of care but I think the worst problem was the rusting out of the rear spring mounts and shackels this is a real danger ,I have never heared of this happening to any vehicle. I know of two other 93 f 150's with the same problem. I hope someone can get the word out to others with 1993 f 150's so they can have this checked out for their safety.

Filed Sep 6, 2001 · Electrical · MO

Ignition switch is defective, key is difficult to take out of ignition. When key is finally taken out, it is difficult to put it back in. Contacted dealer,and dealer was not willing to do anything.

Filed Sep 5, 2001 · Electrical, Fuel system · TX

Replace fuel pump and modulator, worked for about 4 hours, then vehicle began to backfire, replace coil and gas filter, again the vehicle backfires.