Our 1994 ford ranger started on fire while sitting in are driveway, for and hour. It burnt all electrical harness.
1994 Ford Ranger: fire, smoke or burning smell
9 of the 437 complaints about the 1994 Ford Ranger describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 9
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- 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
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 1994 ford ranger. While the vehicle was parked for 24 hours, the vehicle caught fire and caused damage to another vehicle. The fire department extinguished the fire; however, no injuries were reported. The fire started under the hood on the driver side of the engine where the master cylinder was located. The vehicle was completely destroyed. A fire report is available. The insurance company was in the process of inspecting the vehicle, along with other damages. The failure and current mileages were 174,000.
While driving 30 MPH vehicle stalled and forced the driver to coast to the side of the road. The other occupant noticed smoke coming from the hood. Once the driver opened the hood flames shot out. The fire department was called to the scene to extinguish the fire. The cause of fire was not determined from by the fire department.
While driving 20 MPH driver noticed that the vehicle was on fire. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. The fire department extinguished the fire. Vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection. The cause had not been determined at this time. *ak the consumers son turned on the defroster and smoke filled the inside of the vehicle. The vehicle was engulfed in flames.
Since the vehicle was 3 years old the heater fan when set on the lowest two settings , will start to smoke and one can smell burning under the dash. It will stop when fan switch is on 3,4 or 5 setting. Contacted ford years ago they said not under warrenty. On 9/3/01 mechanic test drove vehicle with fan set on 2, cab filled with smoke had to stop in middle of a bridge could not see.
While driving and without warning vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
When traveling the vehicle caught fire under the vehicle around the fuel tank. The fire department stated there was a leak onto the exhaust system.
While driving, noticed smoke coming from heater vents, cut off vehicle, upon restart white smoke poured out of vents, caused by leaves over the heater. *ak
The vehicle burnt to the ground. It caught fire from under the hood.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
- Vehicles may have a disconnect of the ignition control module (ICM) connector or moisture buildup within...
- Rough idle after cold start during first minute of operation
- Current drain in charging system causing dead batteries
- Dead batteries due to a current drain in the charging system
- Vehicles may stall or near-stall on initial startup
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1994 Ford Ranger fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1994 Ford Ranger?
9 of 437 owner complaints about the 1994 Ford Ranger (2%) 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 1994 Ford Ranger?
There are 0 recalls and 7 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1994 Ford Ranger
Brake failure 28Tire blowout 21ABS 16Fuel leak 14Stalling 13Pulling 9Adaptive cruise 8Grinding brakes 7Fuel pump 7Ball joint 5
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