There was a fire while vehicle was parked due to an electrical short. Ford has not seen vehicle.
1993 Ford Mustang electrical complaints
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Veh caught fire due to faulty ignition switch- ford refused to honor recall and wont repair damage
Steering column fire due to possible recall component failure, however consumer denied. Mjs (96v‑071)
The consumer has experienced a problem with ignition switch system. While vehicle was just sitting, smoke started coming from the vents, and noticed that vehicle was on fire. The manufacturer has been contacted. Corrolates to recall number 96v071000.
Alternator has been replaced 3 times. Each time vehicle is traveling at about 35 miles per hour. There is a burning smell, before the car fails. Each time cables to the alternator have been burned.
Consumer experienced under the hood fire while driving on the highway approximately 35-40 MPH. Consumer smelled something burning while driving. Puled over and founded engine on fire. After fire was put out, consumer noticed wiring on alternator burned up. Dealer was not notified.
Vehicle was parked and cut off for about 10-15 min when vehicle caught on fire under the hood in the engine compartment area around the alternator. Fire deparment called, unable to determine the cause of the fire. Please provide any further details.
Air bag monitor assembly failed.
Had parked vehicle in driveway. An hour later was informed smoke was coming from under the hood. It then caught on fire. Fire department arrived & put out flames. Fire department stated that the fire originated from the battery's electrical cables. Entire engine burned.
Wires inside driver side door shorted out causing the insulation to catch fire.
Vehicle parked for half an hour; neighbor noticed smoke coming from underhood, managed to extinguish fire before fire department arrived, repaired by dealer.
Alternator caught fire after being replaced four times.
Difficulty locating horn buttons in an emergency situation.
Upon parking, moments later noticed smoke coming from under hood, then an explosion, resulting in engine compartment catching on fire around alternator.
The vehicle caught on fire from under the dash while being driven. Fire due to ignition switch.*ak
Battery failed, causing vehicle to stall, accompanied by burning odor.
Electrical fire.
Ignition switch fire.
Set on fire because a short in switch of the ignition.please describe. Tt
30 minutes after parking, notice horn blowing, looked out to find smoke and flames coming through door, vehicle had caught fire. Tt
Power windows need to be pushed up manually.
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