While traveling on the highway and without prior warning consumer flipped the switch to switch from the first tank to the second tank and vehicle caught on fire.
1990 Ford F-250: fire, smoke or burning smell
7 of the 111 complaints about the 1990 Ford F-250 describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
While driving smoke came from the wheel well and hood then a fire started. Cause unknown. Please provide further information.
Vehicle was parked inside the garage and it caught on fire due a short in electrical wiring system. Fire department had to come out and put out the fire.
Vehicle has a problem with the fuel line. While driving to the store, without prior warning, the vehicle caught on fire due to the metallic fuel line.
After driving the vehicle, parked and turned off ignition, smelled smoke, checked underhood and alternator burst into flames. Put out two times. Called ford and got no satisfaction. Owner found wires from wiring harness that were plugged into alternator, minor damage, owner remedied problem at his expense. *ak
Electrical short in the heater blower, causing the vehicle to catch on fire.
Truck was moved one spot to another truck caught on fire . Tt
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-250 fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1990 Ford F-250?
7 of 111 owner complaints about the 1990 Ford F-250 (6%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1994.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Ford F-250?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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