1995 Ford Mustang: fire, smoke or burning smell

33 of the 602 complaints about the 1995 Ford Mustang describe fire, smoke or burning smell.

owner complaints: 33
of this car's complaints: 5%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 7 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year

2022
1
2020
6
2019
3
2018
5
2017
10
2016
11
2015
12
2014
2
2013
1
2012
3
2009
2
2007
3
2006
3
2005
8
2003
2
2002
5
2001
2
2000
9
1999
4
1998
10
1997
3
1996
4
1995
33
1994
17
1993
24
1992
12
1991
14
1990
19

What owners say

Filed Nov 21, 2013 · Electrical · 140,000 miles · WI · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford mustang. The contact stated that the engine failed to start. The contact charged the battery and noticed that the battery was still low. The contact continued to charge the battery however, the battery caught on fire and spread to the engine. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 140,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Mar 16, 2009 · Airbags, Electrical · 174,000 miles · LA

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford mustang. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, the contact noticed smoke coming from the glove compartment area. He investigated under the hood and did not see any smoke in the engine compartment. When he started the ignition, he heard a very loud boom sound, and noticed that the passenger side air bag deployed. The passenger compartment became filled with gas and chemicals from the air bag. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure and current mileages were less than 174,000. Updated 0424/09. *lj the consumer stated the turn signal, rear defroster, AC vent on the passenger side, cruise control, ignition switch and steering were inoperative. Updated 04/29/09.

Filed Dec 15, 2007 · Engine · TN · fire

I have 95 mustang .around 2001- 2003 it overheated then the next night caught on fire right beside the house. Luckily I was able to get in the house and get a fire extinguisher to put out the fire .the fire began from the thermostat that controls the water temp to the radiator .it shorted out and caught on fire. I was able to get it out with minimal damage to the car however a head was warped due to the thermostat going out and the car overheating. I took it to the dealer and it was going to cost alot to fix so I took it to a shade tree mechanic who was able to fix it for around $900.00. Later a friend had a mustang to burn to the ground for the same reason . I later got a recall on it and continue to get them but hesitated to go back to get it fixed for fear they will put another bad one on it. I am uncertain of the date and year because I did not get a receipt from the shade tree mechanic however I took the mustang to jenkins and wynn for diagnostics .they should have record of the damage.

Filed Aug 10, 2004 · Engine · 74,000 miles · CA

A year ago,temperature gauge in car started to show that car engine was getting hot.had car looked at, and no problem could be found. Was cautious still, and kept my eye on gauge to make sure car never overheated. On way to work one day,the temperature gauge showd engine was overheating.pulled over to find coolant leaking. Had a friend look at it and found the coolant reservoir to be cracked,and coolant on a hose, so had those 2 items replaced. Car ran okay for awhile til I noticed a bit of white smoke coming out of exhaust pipe.(later told I was burning coolant-hence the white smoke). Had mechanic replace thermostat,radiator cap.etc. And again-had no problems for awhile until car one night car would not start. Had friend try it and car started for him. Proceeded home only to see a lot of white smoke coming out the back and again, car started to overheat. Pulled over,and found-again,coolant leaking. Had it towed to my mechanics home. He looked at car and deduced that I would need a valve job if he didnt find the head to be cracked. Had valve job done, new head gasket installed along with a new oxygen sensor-coolant burning out of tail pipe fried the sensor. Didnt have car for 3 wks, and had to pay $1700. For these repairs. & its not due to leaks of hoses. So am told that I may be burning the coolant which may cause some serious damage to the engine.(no external obvious leaks detected) found that there was a recall that affected my year,make & model of car, but this warranty has since expired.(was a 7yr/100,000 mi waranty) it expired in 2002 even though the problem occured 26,000 under the extended warranty ford gave.supposedly, a letter was to be sent to those with my engine type(3.8l v-6) in may of '02. I never received such letter. A local dealer has informed me that there is nothing they can(or will) do to help atthis point due to the warranty expiration. Also, to poor salt in the proverbial wound, I work for ford motor co., the manufacturer of the car...

Filed Mar 18, 2004 · Engine · 37,500 miles · KS

Vehicle overheated and white smoke came out of the tail pipe. Vehicle was taken an independent repair shop where the mechanic determined that head gaskets cracked. The head gaskets have not been replaced.

Filed Jul 15, 2003 · Engine · NC · fire

Consumer states coolant system caught on fire. Dealer repaired/ replaced fan and vehicle overheated again and caused other problems.

Filed Oct 16, 2002 · Engine · CA · fire

Consumer states that while driving white smoke came from back off vehicle ,had towed they sad the coolant system and head gasket had blown.vehicle is part off recall,but due to the fact that vehicle is over 100,000 not included in recall.problem happen twice. Mr

Filed May 28, 2002 · Engine · MD · fire

Cooling fan caught on fire due to the same defect listed in recall 01v390000. This vehicle not included in recall due to VIN.*ak

Filed Mar 20, 2002 · Engine · AR · fire

While at a stop consumer noticed smoke under the hood. Consumer popped hood and vehicle was on fire. Cause was unknown. *ak consumer states that while vehicle was stopped fan motor bearing seized causing fun to lock up and caused wiring to overheat and ignited the engine, vehicle has been recalled but dear refused to repair, the federal safety agency campaign id number: 01i011000.

Filed Mar 8, 2002 · Engine · TX · fire

(mini l. Outhouse of state farm insurance. Claim number 43-r804-081) consumers vehicle caught on fire due to a mechanical failure of the cooling system. State farm insurance paid for repairs. At the time of the loss, there was not a recall notice on file. A couple of months after the incident, consumer received a recall notice from ford regarding a defect in the cooling system. State farm is submitting a subrogation demand for all monies paid as a result.

Filed Mar 6, 2002 · Engine · CA · fire

While driving 35-40 MPH and without warning, vehicle caught on fire. Coolant fan and engine overheated, resulting in an underhood fire.*ak

Filed Feb 12, 2002 · Electrical, Engine · MA · fire

Consumer was traveling about 25mph on a side street and smelled smoke. She was able to pull over to the side. There was smoke coming from underneath the hood of vehicle.*ak consumer states the engine cooling fan failed, dealer replaced engine fan and wires and now when driving the vehicle shakes, skips and stalls, the check engine light has illuminated.