1995 Ford Taurus: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Sep 17, 2012 · Electrical, Engine · 19,000 miles · CA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 1995 ford taurus. The contact stated that while traveling 65 MPH, flames emitted from the hood, covering the windshield. The coolant warning light illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was towed to a private mechanic who confirmed hat the radiator and electronic wiring harness needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 19,000.

Filed Mar 28, 2006 · Engine · CT · fire

1995 taurus fire started under the hood. *ts the consumer was driving the vehicle when black smoke started emitting from under the hood. The consumer managed to pull over before the vehicle became totally engulfed in flames. The consumer searched the internet and found out that her vehicle had been recalled for a faulty cooling fan which could result in a fire. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and was informed that her vehicle was included in the recall. The consumer was never notified of the recall. The manufacturer inspected the vehicle to see if the fire was caused by the cooling fan. The dealer was unable to determine the cause because the engine compartment was so badly damaged therefore they provided the consumer with no assistance.

Filed Jun 17, 2005 · Electrical · GA · fire

Dt: the contact owns a 1995, ford taurus. While driving the vehicle was operating properly. Contact could not tell how fast he was going because the speedometer was not working. When getting off at the exit the vehicle was beginning to slow down. He thought the car was overheating. While trying to get off of the road saw smoke appearing from the right tire on the front. Someone came up to him and he turned the car off and jumped out of the car he looked under the car and saw fire coming from the gas tank. The air intake and battery melted. All electrical components still worked because it did not get into the fire wall. The fire department had enough time to salvage most of the vehicle. It was unknown where the fire started. The dome light would not go off the vehicle. Also, the passenger side door light would not go off. When contact noticed these lights were on he took the fuse out that controls these lights but since he was going on a long drive . Back home he put the fuse back in to listen to the radio. Then while driving home the vehicle caught on fire.

Filed Jun 22, 2004 · Engine · 85,000 miles · NJ · fire

The vehicle caught on fire while parked in the driveway. The fire originated from the engine compartment, mostly on the left side. There were engine components lying on the driveway. (some of the wires were melted) *ak there was a recall on the cooling fan #97v019000. Water was found in the trunk. *sc

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · CA · fire

Car stalled on freeway then when finally got it started and exited freeway at the very next exit, car stalled again. This time when the car started it also caught on fire underneath the hood. Pulled into very first parking lot (approx 100ft) car stalled again but by now was completely engulfed in flames under the hood. I exited vehicle immediately and called fire dept. Car was a complete loss. Several weeks to a month after loss of car, I received a recall notice for the car. Apparently there was a defective engine cooling fan that could cause a fire underneath the hood. My car is gone. What do I do? Ford is responsible. How do I get reimbursed for my car. I am not looking for a handout. I just want what my car was worth, not to mention my time and trouble.

Filed Jul 24, 2003 · Engine · NJ · fire

Consumer states that the cooling fan seized, causing vehicle to catch on fire. Had recall 01v390000 for the cooling fan remedied in 05/03. Dealer advised that fan was operating properly at that time, so did not replace it.

Filed Jun 10, 2003 · Electrical · NY · fire

Vehicle began smoking and then caught on fire under the hood while driving.

Filed Apr 16, 2003 · Engine · CA · fire

Car caught on fire and was burnt beyond repair.

Filed Jul 16, 2002 · Engine · CA · fire

The federal safety agency campaign id # 01i011000; ford recall #01s30. I never received notice of this recall. This recall was issued 11 months after the cooling fan in my car failed and caught fire.

Filed Apr 16, 2002 · Electrical · AZ · fire

Vehicle caught on fire. Fire started in engine and moved into the cab of vehicle. Contacted dealer ,and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

Filed Apr 11, 2002 · Electrical · CA · fire

After turing vehicle off heard a bom noise in motor, and engine caught on fire.

Filed Mar 20, 2002 · Engine, Transmission · NJ · fire

When the consumer started the vehicle to warm the engine, it caught on fire and was destroyed. The consumer is asking for reimbursement for the damage caused by the fire, also the serpentine belt was replaced prior to the fire.(lawyer on behalf of client).