1997 Ford F-250 electrical complaints

Filed Feb 2, 2005 · Electrical · 80,000 miles · IN · fire

While parked in the garage vehicle caught on fire. The cause had yet to been determined. Vehicle was considered a total loss.

Filed Jan 24, 2005 · Electrical · 100,011 miles · FL · fire

While parked in the driveway, the vehicle caught on fire, damaging fuse boxes and wiring harness. Estimated damage $3.000. No injuries reported.. *jb.......

Filed Jan 4, 2005 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · OR

I have on multiple occasions had spark plugs come flying out of the head of my truck. I have asked around and heard that on most ford trucks and econoline vans are blowing these out on the regular. I have also heard that it is due to the aluminum heads having only 4 weak threads. I would just like to point out the fact that it has happened twice to me and can cost anywhere from 200 to 1700 dollars to fix depending on how severe things are. I would greatly appreciate some research into this subject as I am sure thousands of others would.

Filed Dec 16, 2004 · Electrical · 170,000 miles · CA · fire

The vehicle was parked for 2 days and a fire was started in the engine compartment. The horn was heard blowing when the consumer noticed that the vehicle was on fire. Two months prior to the fire, the cruise control stopped working. There were no after market equipment. There was travel trailer wiring that was on the back of the truck. The vehicle was insured by unitrin 800‑777‑4342 jl rausin.

Filed Feb 24, 2003 · Electrical · 105,000 miles · NJ · fire

The vehicle caught on fire, consumer believed the fire started due to a defective starter componet.

Filed Jun 14, 2002 · Electrical · PA · fire

While driving and without any indication consumer noticed vehicle was on fire. Consumer put out fire. Manufacturer has been contacted. Please provide further information.

Filed Sep 28, 2001 · Electrical · NC · crash

Why is the ignition switch recalled only for f-150 pickup trucks while the same switch is in the f-250 and f-350 trucks as well?

Filed Oct 28, 1998 · Electrical · CA

Consumer has had a number of almost accidents due to the horn sensors locations. Consumer can only fit the circular part of finger tips on to blow the horn, and that sometimes is hard to find, sometimes it's too late.

Filed Nov 25, 1997 · Electrical · KS · fire

Consumer heard loud noise coming from underneath hood/parked vehicle, extended cab was completely burnt, state farm insurance analysis was it was an electrical fire.