Car stalls without warning. Will start again when cooled off. Dangerous!! Cannot locate part anywhere. Have been trying to locate the part for the past 2 weeks. When I called a ford dealership they told me "your screwed."
1991 Ford Taurus electrical complaints
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Air bag sensor light came on aftr battery was changed. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that computer model needed to be reset, and they would do it at consumer's cost. Asking the federal safety agency to provide information on this matter, and whether consumer is responsible for this problem.
After parking the car and taking the key out of the ignition, engine continued running for 17 hours. The key had to be put back into the ignition and turned off again. Dealer said vehicle needed a new ignition switch.
While vehicle was parked in parking lot consumer noticed smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle . Consumer stated that fire was put out . Please provie futher information .
Smoke and fire started without warning in left rear tire area after parking .
Vehicle was parked for 10-15 minutes with engine turned off, when a fire started in the engine, ,undrneath the hood. Dealer cannot determine cause of fire.
Wiring harness shorted causing burned wires and ignition switch damage.
Transmission failed.
Vehicle was at rest with engine running with automatic heater/AC set at 72f in outside air temp of +150f. Driver was taking a nap in the reclined drivers seat. He awoke as he was being overcome by heavy, acrid smoke in the cabin. He exited the drivers
The consumer has been experiencing problems with the computer system. While driving vehicle started smoking, and computer system shut down. In addition, fluid from the battery exploded, and splashed out from the hood. The manufacturer has yet to be contacted.
Windshield resealed/power window repaired/multi-function switch/transmission/steering linkage/ water pump/thermostat/fan/alternator and air conditioner compressor replaced.
Starter motor failed.
Electrical system failure.
The horn buttons are too small and flush with the steering wheel assembly. To activate, the horn buttons, the driver has to use his /her fingers.
'check engine light stayed on'.
Was driving along and stopped at the light, vehicle made a loud noise and it shut down for a few minutes. Had to push to get it started and then at the next light it stopped again.
While pulling into a parking space, noticed smoke coming from under the hood, opened hood and flame sshot out, used fire extinguisher to put out fire.
Parked vehicle in a ramp garage, vehicle was hot, restarted vehicle, started to drive vehicle, smelled smoke/electrical burning, smoke coming from under hood and beneath car, made popping sounds, turned vehicle off; ignition switch was extremely hot
Windshield wipers stop in the up position, due to faulty motor and wiring harness.
Ignition switch caught fire four times.
Due to an electrical short in the steering column vehicle gets very hot.
While driving vehicle will stall at any speed, and causing loss of power.
Experienced malfunctioning of ignition switch , when turn key off, key sticks in on position and won't turn off, ignition cylinder gets very hot.
When engine is cold, vehicle experiences loss of power/stalls repeatedly. Please describe details.
While driving in cold weather, owner smells hot electrical wiring when fan is on. Please describe.
Electrical short, engine compartmart fire, vehicle was driven and parked.
Vehicle caught on fire in the spark plug wire area, possible due to intake bolt broke off. Tt
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