1991 Ford Mustang electrical problems

Filed Mar 4, 2020 · Electrical · 49,500 miles · VA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1991 ford mustang. The contact stated that the independent mechanic notified him that the ignition switch had caught on fire, after the vehicle was parked and repairs were completed to the vehicle. The contact stated that the independent mechanic had replaced the fuel pump, fuel injector, air flow, and roller rockers prior to the fire. The contact stated that the fire was extinguished by the mechanic using a fire extinguisher. No injuries were sustained, the police or fire department were not called. The dealer or the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 49,500.

Filed Jun 24, 2015 · Airbags, Electrical · 79,064 miles · CA

The airbags could deploy at an inappropriate time or not at all due to this problem the air bag blinks all the time and the manufacturer has no answers so I am red flagging this problem thank you

Filed Apr 16, 2013 · Electrical · 65,000 miles · WA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1991 ford mustang. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed smoke and then fire from the dash board. The contact called the fire department and personally extinguished the fire. The fire department stated the fire was started due to an electrical component. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic for diagnostic testing. The mechanic stated the fire was caused by a defective ECM. The contact called manufacturer after noticing a the federal safety agency campaign I.d. Number 96v071000 (electrical system). The manufacturer stated the parts for the remedy would not be available until six months. The failure mileage was 65,000.

Filed Jun 16, 2008 · Electrical, Lights · 126,000 miles · WI · fire

Had smoke coming out from under dash. Lost radio, and tail lights wires from light switch to tail light melted. Not sure if from faulty ignition switch. Would like more info.

Filed Jan 4, 2006 · Electrical · 115,000 miles · NC

Dt: the contact stated there was a recall the federal safety agency campaign 96v071000 concerning the ignition. However the recall repairs did not correct the problem. The vehicle has same problems again. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and the vehicle was repaired according to the recall at the contact's expense.

Filed Mar 9, 2004 · Body, Electrical · 263,000 miles · TX

Ignition switch got stuck and would not go into the auxiliary mode. The federal safety agency recall 96v071000 concerning ignition switch was issued, but this vehicle was not included in the recall. Also, floor of the vehicle detached at the sides. Dealer inspected the floor, and informed the consumer that the floor could be fixed, but it should not have detached on the sides.

Filed Feb 19, 2001 · Electrical, Transmission · WA

No summary listed for abov evehicle.

Filed Oct 12, 2000 · Electrical · CA

Vehicle will completely die intermittently. Consumer must wait about 10-15 minutes in order for vehicle to restart. *ak the vehicle fails to start from parking too.

Filed Sep 13, 2000 · Electrical · CA

Intermittent ignition module failure/ unsafe for normal operation as vehicle would completely loose power on surface streets, freeway and in intersections!

Filed Mar 4, 2000 · Electrical · FL · fire

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