1993 Ford Mustang electrical problems

Filed Feb 23, 2008 · Body, Electrical · 17,000 miles · MO

I bought a 93 mustang 4 cylinder with 12,000 miles on it in 12\93. The car now only has 28,000 miles on it total. The door locks do not work, the hatchback latch doesn't engage correctly, when I go to lock the ignition switch, I have to continually jiggle the gearshifter before the ignition switch will lock, and the air conditioning system has a leak in it somewhere. These problems started occurring in june of 2000, but due to warranty only being good for 3 years, the dealership refused to fix the problems unless I paid for the repairs, even though the car only had ~ 17,000 miles on it at that time. The paint started fading out in 1998.

Filed Aug 22, 2006 · Electrical · 50,548 miles · MI · fire

1993 ford mustang ignition system fire vehicle was in garage after being driven the day before. Attempted to start the vehicle and there was no response from the starter then smoke came from under the steering wheel from ignition wires burning under the steering wheel. I was able to extinguish the fire with a cloth and I noticed that the coating on the wires under the wheel were burnt off and the wire was charred which has rendered the vehicle inoperable. After searching the web I noticed that there was a recall on my vehicle for the very problem that I experienced (the federal safety agency campaign id number 96v071000) I contacted the dealer and they stated that my vehicle (early 1993 model) was not included in the recall and since it was over 10 years old they would not fix it anyway under the recall. I have filed a complaint with ford's customer service line and need to wait for their response. So far the ford dealerships lack of concern of the seriousness of this issue astounds me. My garage could have burned down people could have been injured etc.

Filed Jul 22, 2005 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · VA · fire · 1 injury

Dt: the vehicle blew up and caught on fire damaging 3 other vehicle around it. The fire marshal came out and said it was mechianical and electrical defect in the vehicle. The insurance company was coming to investagate. *ak

Filed Aug 31, 2004 · Electrical · TX · fire

Consumer drove vehicle 30 to 40 miles to a doctor. Parked for 10 minutes, and car was reported on fire. Fire fighter said altenator started the fire. The car was totaled. The altenator had been replaced 2 years ago.

Filed Jun 19, 2002 · Electrical · TX · fire

While driving alternator, beginning with the original, has burst into flames 4 times. Each time, consumer has had to pull over to the nearest business establishment to borrow fire extinguisher. Consumer had vehicle checked for electrical shorts and replaced the alternator but problem still exist. This happens while ilding or traveling at low rpms while having the headlights, radio, and A/C on. The electric fan would kick on and all components would send the battery gauge under 10 volts catching fire almost immediately.

Filed Mar 28, 2002 · Electrical · OH

While driving the vehicle it completely shuts down all electrical systems become inoperable. There is a recall already regarding the electrical system. Recall number 7774 96 v 071 000. Please provide any further information. Nlm

Filed Mar 25, 2002 · Electrical · OH

While traveling with heater running consumer noticed a rubber burning smell soon after consumer pulled vehicle over and noticed venal sticking to dashboard. Dealer contacted. Please provide further information.

Filed Mar 14, 2001 · Electrical · ID · fire

Batery light comes on, then vehicle overheats and catches on fire. Plug goes into alternator. Took to dealer, and they said alternater was bad.

Filed Jan 19, 2001 · Electrical · CA · fire

I started the car in my driveway and it immediately caught fire under the dash. The whole dash harness melted along with some dash components. Ford motor company says there is no recall. They do not have the part nor do they make it anymore. I now have a 7 year old car that is worthless because of a $500.00 part.

Filed Jun 19, 2000 · Electrical · TX · fire

The plug that goes into the alternator shorts and the engine catches fire. I replace the plug and alternator. It happens again several months later.