1992 Ford Ranger electrical problems

Filed Jan 26, 2009 · Electrical · 124,000 miles · RI · fire

While driving home from my coast guard duty my truck started to fill with smoke. I pulled over and looked in my dash against the steering column and saw flames coming out. It was a total loss engulfing my truck in flames.

Filed Nov 21, 2006 · Electrical · 99,000 miles · CA · fire

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 5 MPH through an alleyway, a fire erupted from underneath the left front driver side dash panel area without warning. The fire department was alerted, and extinguished the fire. The vehicle sustained moderate fire damage; an insurance adjustor deemed the vehicle totaled. The police were alerted, and a report was taken. The fire department inspected the vehicle, and determined the fire was electrical in nature. The manufacturer was alerted.

Filed Jul 31, 2006 · Acceleration, Electrical · 125 miles · MO · fire

My 1992 ford ranger spontaneously combusted on the morning of june 6, 2006. The cruise control went out unexpectedly and wouldn't start. I left it overnight and received a phone call from the police at 5 a.m in the morning saying my truck was on fire. Apparently it had caught fire (while it was off) and completely totaled the entire vehicle, leaving me at a complete loss (insurance did not cover this type of claim). Being a 19 year old in college this came as a complete nightmare financially. Ford has refused to do anything about it. I will never drive a ford again. Vehicle was towed to a nearby junkyard, where the brand new 1,000 clutch and new tires were removed and sold for someone else's profit. I got nothing.

Filed Oct 18, 2004 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · OK

The starter solenoid clip connector failed. As a result, the vehicle will not start up again until part is replaced. Please provide additional information.

Filed Oct 10, 2003 · Electrical · 39,781 miles · ND · fire

1992 ford ranger had fire in ignition wiring harness, below dash and mounted to steering column.

Filed Sep 3, 2003 · Electrical · 53,645 miles · AZ · fire

While driving and/or idling smoke comes from both the steering column and under the hood. No fires as of yet but I would like to have the problem resolved before the truck burns down.

Filed Jul 13, 2003 · Electrical · 74,000 miles · AK · fire

Ignition switch caught on fire while driving.

Filed Sep 6, 2002 · Electrical · CA · fire

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Aug 6, 2002 · Electrical · TX · fire

A fire started on right front wheel while driving at 55 MPH. Vehicle towed to a repairsshop for repairs. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed May 28, 2002 · Electrical · CO · fire

While driving, the ignition switch wires located in the steering column caught fire. The passenger compartment was filled with smoke, but I was able to bring the vehicle to a safe stop. After 3 or 4 minutes, the smoke cleared. Ignition at this point was "frozen" and the key could not be moved. When taken in for repairs, they indicated this should be under a recall. Further investigation indicated it was not, but that 12 other ford/lincoln/mercury models were under recall for this exact same thing (campaign no 96v071000). My vehicle falls within the same years. Why is my ranger not included in this recall? Thank you.