Electrical system continues to experience failures.
1997 Ford F-150 electrical complaints
Page 8 of 8: complaints 191 to 198 of 198, newest first, as owners wrote them.
Computer controller failed.
Engine stalled in traffic, control module malfunctioned, shutting off all power. Cause not determined, occurred 4 time since july 15, dealer replaced control module 4 times, 30 to 70 MPH.
Vehicle was parked and caught on fire. There was a big hole in the dash and the fire department put water into the dash to stop the fire. The whole inside was burned up and damaged from the fire. *ak the horn relays and horn pads were replaced three times.
Vehicle caught on fire underneath and between the bed and cab of truck.
While vehicle was parked driver smelled smoke, opened up the hood and went back to vehicle and the dash exploded. First before all this happened, vehicle died out. So went to look for the problem and that is when smelled smoke and seen the dash on fire.
Vehicle was parked in drive with engine turned off when fire started. Fire started approx. 30 minutes after parking. Fire dept. Said fire started from wiring harness.
Potential electrical short hazard in the wire bundle located adjacent to the parking brake release mechanism.
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