Dt*: the contact stated while driving at 20 MPH, smoke was coming from under the driver's seat and the vehicle was pulled over. Flames erupted from under the seat. The fire department was called and the fire was extinguished. The fire department determined the fire started under the seat. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop and has not been inspected by a mechanic.
1992 Ford Mustang: fire, smoke or burning smell
12 of the 68 complaints about the 1992 Ford Mustang describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 12
- 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
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.
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.
While driving battery exploded and whole vehicle caught on fire. Dealer has vehicle now.
Alternator overheated and caught fire. Mjs
Vehicle was in the park position and the ignition was off, and there was and electrical short in the wiring harness, causing the vehicle to catch on fire in the console area of the vehicle. Consumer has contacted the dealer.
Vehicle was parked in driveway, early the next morning vehicle had caught on fire, sheriff's dept arrived, owner had put out flames by that time. *ak
The vehicle caught on fire while parked due to the ignition switch. Please describe.
Driving car, smoke started coming from steering column, kept driving, smoke became heavier, stopped car, jumped out, car caught fire, someone put fire out.
The vehicle caught on fire due to the ignition switch while it was parked. Please describe.
Ignition switch caught fire.
Vehicle caught on fire, notice flame coming out of the speedometer area. 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 1992 Ford Mustang fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1992 Ford Mustang?
12 of 68 owner complaints about the 1992 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 1992 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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