Vehicle will stall intermittently. Vehicle will shut off which could cause accident.consumer had igniton idle sensor replaced every year .
1990 Ford Tempo electrical complaints
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Veh. Stops unexpectedly ("california recall problem" symptoms) while climbing in mountains and under warm conditions. After a few minutes, veh. Will run again but then repeats the stopping problem. Engine stops and power-assisted braking/steering is lost in highway driving.
Stalls without warning. Once on expressway, most on 4 lane 55 MPH roads. Many situations could have caused serious accidents. After sitting at roadside for about 2 hours it would start right up. Tried a number of remedies before hearing of the possible recall in california. It was a used functional car so we did all of the do it yourself remedies like dry gas, new starter, etc. All of the situations in the articles about the recalls described my instances to a t.
There were safety recalls on this vehicle that were for the ignition switch. How do I find out if this recall was ever done and the switch replaced?
Car contantly stalls, have had service 3 times to correct, nothing works, no one knows what is wrong.
Key broke off in the ignition switch, and consumer couldn't turn the steering wheel which locked up. Consumer had to call out a lock smith to get the key out of the ignition.
Improper wire repairs cause the vehicle engine to catch on fire.
Ignition switch will start the car, but when the switch is returned to the original position, it will not keep the car running. Repairs done to previous recall 95s28 on 12/17/96. Dealer and manufacturer contacted, and cannot repair the work because of time frame limitations on recall.
Vehicle parked in driveway. Horn was blaring & owner looked out window & noticed vehicle in flames. Was told fire occurred near ignition switch area. Called dealer & informed under recall (#96v071000). Will repair ignition switch & wiring harness only & nothing else. Owner never received notice. Had owned vehicle since new.
Engine fire.
Electrical:ignition switch recall#96v071. Vehicle parked in driveway, walked about 6 houses down .people started screaming that vehicle was smoking,suddenly burst into falmes. Vehicle totaled.
Replace alternator 8 different time, possible due to design flaw causing it to short out.
Owner states that her vehicle caught on fire while it was parked ,she then received a recall notice for the ignition switch, also the fire department said that it started from the passenger's side. *ak
Alternator wires burnt.
No parts, the consumer received a recall notice, the dealer said that he would call or send a letter when the parts are in and it has been a month and still no parts. Please explain in detail
Was driving vehicle, stopped at train station to meet someone, another person came in the station to report vehicle was on fire.
Ignition switch fire.
Electrical short under between seats console caused vehicle fire.
Electrical short, causing the alternator cable to melt.ak
Ignition switch fire.
While driving, an electrical short in the ignition switch caused the vehicle to catch on fire in the steering column. *ak recall 96v071 was never received, consumer heard of recall through a customer service rep.
Alternator failed, causing harness to melt 5 times.
An electrical short caused the vehicle to catchon fire under the dash. Please describe.
Wiring harness shorted, causing fire.
Vehicle caught on fire while siting in the driveway,caused by ignition switch. Please describe.
Ignition switch shorted, causing fire.
Underhood fire caused by faulty electrical wiring. Lights go on/off while driving; impairs vision. Tt
The vehicle has had two fires resulting from the alternator switch. Please describe. Tt
Alternator wiring harness is burning which causes the alternator to go bad. Please describe. Tt
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