Car fire---car was parked in my mother's carport---caught on fire at night---burned the house---killed my mother...
1992 Ford Tempo: fire, smoke or burning smell
16 of the 176 complaints about the 1992 Ford Tempo describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 9%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
All gaskets & seals leak. Needs about a quart of oil per 15 miles. Because of oil dripping, car catches on fire. Nothing has been done to correct problem, too expensive!
While driving my car from burdines hialeah parking lot, the steering wheel started smoking and I pulled into the first parking spot that I saw. I turned the car off, but the smoke continued to increase and finally the steering wheel caught on fire. The security guard in the parking lot used a fire extinguisher to kill the fire and the hialeah fire depart. Was also called and came in. When I called my mechanic regarding this issue, he told me it was weird, because he never heard of a steering wheel catching fire. I had the car towed at the mechanic. Once I came home, I checked the internet and found there was a recall for the ignition. I called ford the next day and reported what happened, they agreed that there was a recall on my vehicle. They told me not to have the car fixed until they took a look at it and investigate. In the meantime, I had to borrow a car because ford refused to lend me a car to go to work. It took them approximately 1 week to get back to me and they called me to tell me that they are responsible to have the car fix as they had sent via mail some recall notices. I told them that I never received these notices and that I moved to florida 3 years ago and never got anything from them. I further emphasized that if I did get the notice I would have definitely taken my car to a ford dealer since it would not have cost me a dime. Their representative could not care less. She told me that far as ford is concerned that the fire was my fault and that they are not responsible and would not help/assist with the expensive of repairing the car. In anticipation that I would be able to find an agency that might be able to help me recuperate my losses, I retained in the trunk of the car all the burned parts including the steering wheel in of the of chance that I may find some help.
Smoking like a cigarette from the steering column ford dealer in athens,ohio said my car had no recall I am afaid it will catch on fire like my brothers 1985 ford tempo they never got a thing for there car. It went up in flames in a minute. I want ford to fix mine. Tell me how?
While using the air condition during a warm day the blower came on and was not able to be controlled by the knob. The air blew at high speed for 10 minutes. I turned off the car and went to shop. Returned to car, drove for about 5 minutes and the blower suddenly stopped, the car proceeded another 3 blocks when I notice smoke coming from the vent. I pulled the car over and checked under the hood, no fire returned to the inside of car and saw more smoke. I looked under the dashboard and saw a red glow of a fire which was now burning the underside of the glove compartment. I managed to beat the fire out and burned my hand in the process. I had some one check to make sure the fire was out a,nd proceeded to an emergency hospital treatment for the burns. I did see where there was a recall for the heaters and airconditioners fans for this same problem that might cause a fire and I would like to have the damage repaired to my automobile.
While vehicle was parked in the garage overnight it caught on fire around the ignition switch, burning the whole front of the vehicle. Manufacturer showed that vehicle was fixed under recall in july of 96. Dealer checked service record and has no knowledge of vehicle being recalled or repaired.
While driving the vehicle smoke came from the top of the steering column. The smoke stopped once the consumer turned off the air conditioner. Ignition switch was replaced under recall # 96v071000 in the summer of 96.
While driving vehicle noticed smoke coming from tires, pulled off road, then noticed flames, poured water on brakes, packed it w/mud, after a few hours drove vehicle home. Took vehicle in & had it repaired.
Ignition switch overheated/caught fire.
While driving the vehicle, smelled something, parked vehicle, started smoking, checked under hood, called 911, vehicle engulfed in flames.
The vehicle went up in flames while it was parked. The fire started in the ignition switch. Please describe.
The vehicle caught on fire due to a short in the ignition switch. Please describe.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject on a wire harness terminal repair kit available for repairing electrical wiring harnesses
- Ford motor company has released a new electrical grease ( F8AZ - 19G208-AA ) to reduce the possibility of...
- Vehicles exhibiting a "squeaking" or "chirping" from the blower motor at low blower motor speeds
- Horn- inoperative- vehicles equipped without speed control and air bags
- Wiring - electrical diode identification and service replacements
Related recalls
Electrical system: ignition
- What is wrong
- The ignition switch could experience an internal short circuit.
- Risk
- This condition could cause overheating, smoke, and possibly fire in the steering column area of the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the ignition switch.
Recall number 96V071000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1992 Ford Tempo fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1992 Ford Tempo?
16 of 176 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford Tempo (9%) 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 1992 Ford Tempo?
There is 1 recall and 5 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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