1992 Ford Mustang electrical problems

Filed Apr 3, 2014 · Electrical · 108,726 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 1992 ford mustang. The contact stated that he experienced difficulty in turning the key in the ignition on multiple occasions. There was an abnormal clicking noise that was heard when attempting to start the vehicle in addition to the vehicle stalling sporadically. The failure was recurring. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where the contact was advised that a connector wire and a fuse link needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but the failure was not remedied. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number: 96v071000 (electrical system) however, the VIN was not included in the recall campaign. Additionally, the contact noticed smoke from the ignition as the vehicle failed to start. The vehicle was towed back to an authorized dealer, who diagnosed that the wire to the fuse link was fractured. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not further repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 108,726.

Filed Aug 4, 2006 · Electrical · 108,155 miles · NY

Dt*: the contact stated while the vehicle was at an independent repair shop for a short circuit with the ignition switch, the contact was informed of an existing recall for this defect. There was a the federal safety agency recall #96v071000, regarding the electrical system:ignition. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN.

Filed Jun 25, 2004 · Electrical · OR

Consumer was inspecting the vehicle, she lifted up the hood, and noticed that the wire attachment was unraveling from the engine compartment. Consumer will contact the dealer in the near future.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Electrical · WA · fire

Vehicle experienced an electrical fire. Fire started approximately 10 minutes after vehicle was parked. Driver smelled something burning coming through the vents. Battery and alternator, that were just recently installed, were lost in the fire. Vehicle was totaled. Consumer obtained a fire department report.

Filed Sep 5, 2003 · Electrical · NC

Upon starting vehicle ignition felt very hot, and the vehicle would not start.vehicle was towed.

Filed Mar 28, 2003 · Electrical · 85,000 miles · IN

The ignition switch became very hot while driving and intermittently shorted out. Consumer had to "jiggle" ignition to make it function when starting vehicle. Also, consumer intermittently saw smoke emitting from steering column when starting car. Related recall 96v071000, however vehicle identification number was not included in the recall.

Filed Mar 5, 2003 · Electrical · 134,000 miles · IN

The vehicle experienced the same problem as stated in recall 96 v 071 000. Ignition electrical system shorted in turn signals.

Filed Sep 17, 2002 · Electrical · CA

Consumer received recall letter 96v071000 concerning ignition switch failure. Took vehicle to dealer ,and dealer stated they did recall repairs. Consumer felt dealer never changed defective parts because car was running when it was taken in, and currently it was not running. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jun 26, 2001 · Electrical · CA · fire

After vehicle had been turned off a fire started after driver exited vehicle which consumed the engine and passenger compartments. No determination has been made to the cause of the fir,e and consumer was informed that vehicle was not included in recall 96v071000 due to VIN. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed Apr 3, 2001 · Electrical · FL · fire

Fire broke out under hood of vehicle. Fire department informed consumer that it was an electrical fire. Consumer was coming to a stop light at approximately 10 to 15 MPH when radio went out/battery light came on, and there was a smoking/burning smell. Please provide any additional information/attachments.