Tl* the contact owned a 1991 ford ranger. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when it caught on fire. The fire department was notified and no injuries were reported at the scene. The vehicle was destroyed. The dealer was not notified. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure and current mileages were 150,000. Updated 8/23/12
1991 Ford Ranger: fire, smoke or burning smell
14 of the 132 complaints about the 1991 Ford Ranger describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 14
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 4 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 1991 ford ranger. While driving 5 MPH with the defroster activated, the vehicle began to smoke. The contact pulled the vehicle over and noticed flames under the hood. The fire department was called and stated that there was a faulty wire under the hood that caused the fire. Prior to the failure, the clutch and power steering were repaired and the gas line was cleaned. The vehicle has not been taken to a dealer or mechanic. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 100,000. Updated 062909 *bf updated 07/01/09
The vehicle was sitting out side when the battery exploded. The vehicle caught on fire as a result. *jg
While parked, the vehicle caught fire due to a failed ignition switch, manufacturer informed consumer that the failed part was not worthy of any type of assistance to compensate for a vehicle destroyed by fire. Ph. Consumer was injured while trying to put the fire out.
Consumer stated that a battery exploded, and vehicle caught fire. Consumer states this was very dangerous. Manufacture of battery is johnson controls inc. /sear die hard. Please provide any further information. Mr
Vehicle parked. Informed vehicle on fire. Popped hood & noticed flames coming from alternator area. Put flames out 3 times. Noticed the wire connector had caused the alternator to catch on fire.
While parked the vehicle caught on fire. The state fire marshal performed a detailed investigation and determined that the cause of the fire was from the ignition switch. The dealer has not been notified. Owner will contact the manufacturer.
Driving from work, started & warmed up engine, smelled something, turned on interior lite, noticed smoke from dashboard, amber glowed at feet area, pulled over, flames engulfed truck; vehicle totaled.
The vehicle caught on fire in the electrical housing area near the ignition switch and was parked. Please describe.
Headlights went out, pulled over, flames coming from for front vent on the dash. (transmission) please give more details.
While parked, vehicle caught on fire underhood; caused by electrical short.
Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch on fire.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
- Vehicles may have a disconnect of the ignition control module (ICM) connector or moisture buildup within...
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1991 Ford Ranger fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1991 Ford Ranger?
14 of 132 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford Ranger (11%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1992.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Ford Ranger?
There are 0 recalls and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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