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1992 Ford Tempo electrical complaints
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After the repairs of recall 96v071/ ignition switch, vehicle would shut off intermittently. Dealer has been notified, and will repair vehicle at the owner's expense. Manufacturer will be notified.
Tumbler to ignition malfunctioned, consumer has problems turning key and ring around entire ignition system fell off. *ak
Vehicle continually does not start, several replacements/repair attempts of the (starter/solenoid/motor,battery,alternator/regulator, however continues to experience no start failure. Mjs
Replacement due to recall is defective and manufacture want me to pay for repair. No way!!! Their problem and they need to fix. I need help!!!!!
Ignition switch cylinder is turning which is difficult when inserting key or starting vehicle. Please give any further details.
Swicth invovled in recall replaced by dealer , approximatly two weeks ago car now has a failure startin g , relay will click, no corrosion nor other conributing issues noted when failure to start occurs...
Ignition switch failure resulting in vehicle fire, recall on component, however consumer did not receive several recall notices, ford denied recall reimbursement due to failure of the consumer to repair. (95s28)
E83z-19980-a control assy. & 10 pin electrical connector e83b-14a468-b....seems the chip inside the control panel fails, causing the connector block and the control panel to overheat, therefore melting both, especially around 12 awg (power wires) brn/org in particular. Don't know whether high setting should be avoided to prevent furthur electrical fires...but I feel this problem should be investigated.
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.
Electrical computer is defective, the dealer cannot get a diagonostic reading from the vehicle, the computer is defective and does not work. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Recall on ignition switch denied due to mileage.
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.
Horn failed.
Muffler failed.
Owner received recall notice for ignition switch,took to vehicle dealers, they repaired problem but owner sees smoke under dashboard while driving.
Ignition switch overheated/caught fire.
While driving the vehicle's engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall. Please describe.
Consumer states that while driving vehicle had a fire which started under the dash near the glove department.
An electrical short in the ignition switch caused the vehicle to catch on fire in the steering column while driving the vehicle. Please describe.
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.
While driving, smoke started coming from steering column and underdash; in about 5 minutes, dashboard was in visible flames; extinguished by fire dept.
The ignition switch caught fire while the car was being driven. Please describe.
The vehicle had a fire around the wiring harness and near the air conditioning and were the fan is plugged in. Please describe.
Horn has been replaced four times because of failure. Tt consumeralso states trunk release was not working, cruise control and cigarette lighter.
Vehicle stalls out at hwy speed, no warning. Tt
Auto stops while in traffic-mechanic cannot find problem. Tt
The car caught on fire from the steering column. Please describe. Tt
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