Windshield wipers quit after 20-30 minutes of use.
1993 Ford Taurus electrical complaints
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Ignition switch is loose, key does not go into ignition, chime keeps ringing, driver could become stranded/not able to start motor, if this occurs, dangerous situation.
Brakes replaced.
The vehicle caught fire while the owner was in the car . The fire started under the engine near the wiring harness.
Driving vehicle, arrived home, parked vehicle, turned off ignition switch, vehicle still running after key is removed from ignition switch, have to pull distributor plug in order to have the vehicle to stop.
Vehicle stalls and bucks, and causes loss of power, in for repairs, no problem found.
While driving the vehicle under the dash electrical short fire.
Ignition switch failure, continued hangup in the switch, and when starting smell of something burning.
When turning on the igniton switch it would not turn off and the key spins around in the ignition switch. Please describe.
Started vehicle smoke came from under the dash. Resulting in fire underneath the hood.
Horn buttons too small/hard to locate quickly.
Electrical fire in engine/rear tail lights.
Windshield fogs up, impairing visibility.
Vehilce was supplied with an electrical harness for power seats, but the model this consumer purchased had manual seats. Something made contact with the open harness, smoldered, then burst into flames and burned the carpet. Dealer said that the fire was the fault of the owner. Dealer would not replace carpet where it had burned. Owner suggests that unused electrical harnesses should be capped to prevent objects from coming into contact with the open connectors. Tt
When driving car would stall . Tt
Unable to turn ignition off, lock actuator in steering wheel failed. Tt
While driving at 10 MPH, oil and battery light came on, vehicle's engine shut down, main accessory fuse had blown. Tt
Headlights go out while driving; no apparent reason; when this happens, driver cannot see road or traffic.
Horn is located in a complicated position where as in an emergency it would be difficult to warn other drivers of your intentions. Tt
The vehicle stalls for no reason when it gets hot, and the vehicle gives no warning. Tt
Power steering pump overheated, resulting in a fire/injury. Tt
The ignition rod keeps breaking. Please describe. Tt
The headlights go out at various times without warning, and come back on, causing a loss of visibilty, and all dash lights, and climate control. Tt
Driver's seat is loose.
Horn button location and size of button creates havoc when trying to find horn in panic situations.
Headlights went off 6 times while driving; at same time; doors kept locking/unlocking; headlight switch and wiring harness melted/burnt; exact cause unknown.
Vehicle stalls out over 30 and under 50, resulting in steering and braking ability loss, dealer can not locate problem. Tt
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