Headlights come on/off. Dealer/manufacturer notified. Provide further details.
1991 Ford Thunderbird electrical problems
13 complaints (12% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 12%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Ignition: switch4
- Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers2
- Wiring2
- Wiring: interior/under dash1
- Wiring: front underhood1
- Ignition1
- Alternator/generator/regulator1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford Thunderbird electrical problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1991 Ford Thunderbird electrical
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
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
What 1991 Ford Thunderbird owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
While consumer was driving she smelled smoke. Put vehicle in park and it caught on fire. Fire department was called, and they disconnected engine cooling system fan motor . Fire department said that it was an electrical fire.
Electrical system shorted out. Mechanic stated that car has had overheating problems. Consumer also indicated that master cylinder locked up twice, as well as steering column and entire dashboard went out. The electrical system shut down the anti- lock brake system. Then the engine wires shorted out. Causing brake fluid to pour down to exhaust system onto the engine manifold, resulting in a fire. Was forced to shut down vehicle because consumer did not have power while driving on the highway. Also she was almost killed twice. The dealerskip koons ford inc stated that there was no recall on car for ignition switch. The consumer wants her car to be fixed.
While entering a parking lot, noticed smoke coming from steering column, near ignition, parked vehicle, everyone out of vehicle; went to make phone call, vehicle was engulfed in flames; called 911; someone was putting flames out before fire dept. Arrived.
Vehicle caught fire burning the wiring in the steering column while traveling. Vehicle was declared totaled.
Electrical short in alternator harness wire causeed alternator and wire harness to catch on fire. *ak
Ignition switch shorted twice, first time causing fire.
Electrical short or shock in the ignition causing the steering wheel and column and wiring to burn.
Sometimes the ignition would stay started after consumer takes the key out. Please describe.
Electrical short or shock in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch fire.
Questions about the 1991 Ford Thunderbird electrical
Does the 1991 Ford Thunderbird have electrical problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the electrical of the 1991 Ford Thunderbird, 12% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1991 Ford Thunderbird electrical problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1991 Ford Thunderbird electrical?
Yes, 1 recall: 96V071000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford Thunderbird have the most electrical problems?
The Ford Thunderbird model years with the most electrical complaints are 1990 (38 complaints), 1993 (37 complaints) and 1992 (27 complaints).
Other 1991 Ford Thunderbird problems
Brakes 18Seat belts 15Engine 14Acceleration 10Fuel system 10Lights 10Visibility 8Steering 4Transmission 4Suspension 3Body 2Wheels 2Airbags 1Seats 1
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