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.
1991 Ford Mustang: fire, smoke or burning smell
14 of the 77 complaints about the 1991 Ford Mustang describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 18%
- 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
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.
Recall 96v071000; occupant stated that the vehicle was included in the recall, but dealer did not do the recall before selling the vehicle. Afterwards, vehicle caught on fire. Dealer claimed it was the consumer's problem.
Had received recall notice (#96v07100); notified dealer & received an appointment for following week; vehicle caught on fire in garage before going to dealer; fire dept. Arrived & put flames out. Sending copy.
Vehicle caught on fire due to a short in the ignition switch.
Received recall #96v071000 on the electrical ignition nov 02, 1996, on nov 04, 1996, the ignition caught on fire . Please describe .
Driving home approximately 25 MPH , there was a smell of smoke and brake light came on, noticed smoke coming from underneath the steering panel, pulled over , got out of car and in matter of seconds it was in flames. *ak consumer states there was a recall on a faulty ignition switch.
An electrical short caused the vehicle to catch on fire under the hood, while vehicle was parked. Please describe.
The vehicle was unattended and the vehicle cought on fire (engine comparment fire).
While parked noticed smoke coming from steering column area.
Steering column caught fire.
Left vehicle to warm up heard horn blow vehicle had burst into flames. Diagnosis: loose connection in ignition switch. 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 1991 Ford Mustang fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1991 Ford Mustang?
14 of 77 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford Mustang (18%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1995.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Ford Mustang?
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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