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.
1991 Ford Thunderbird: fire, smoke or burning smell
5 of the 111 complaints about the 1991 Ford Thunderbird describe fire, smoke or burning smell.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Fire, smoke or burning smell by model year
What owners say
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.
Driver traveled two miles, ,parked vehicle, smoke came from underneath and caught on fire. Fire dept. Stated gasoline leakage was the cause of the fire. *ak
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
Service bulletins that may apply
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 1991 Ford Thunderbird fire or smoke
Is fire, smoke or burning smell a common problem on the 1991 Ford Thunderbird?
5 of 111 owner complaints about the 1991 Ford Thunderbird (5%) mention fire, smoke or burning smell. The model year with the most reports is 1990.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1991 Ford Thunderbird?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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