Ignition module malfunctioned. Ford cannot provide part, stopped producing the part.
1992 Ford Thunderbird electrical complaints
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While vehicle was being driven a malfunction occurred within ignition module, causing vehicle to completely shutdown. Please give any further details.
Recall 96v‑071 (ford 95s28) was originally repaired on 12/2/97. Vehicle is now experiencing a similar problem. Dealer will not honor recall repair, and consumer is beng charged for expense of installing another new ignition switch.
While driving down the road at night headlights will just go out. Consumer had a recall on the headlights. Took vehicle to dealer , and they replaced headlight switch and some other wires. About two weeks later, the same problem returned.
The federal safety agency recall 96v071000 and manufacturer's recall 95s28/ ignition system failure. Had recall done on may 26,1999, and remedy failed. Owner replaced the part himself, ignition switch was found separated from the mounting harware. Contacted ford about the problem, but they showed no concern. *ak
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component (96v‑071) prior to recall notice, resulting in fire.
In the u.s. Military stationed in europe. Fuel pump and relay malfunctioned. While installing new fuel pump and relay, the ford technician found the wiring harness providing current to the pump was improperly installed or was a faulty design. It had chaffed through the harness casing exposing the charred and melted wires inside. Subsequent chaffing of inner wires caused a short in the circuit and melting of the wires themselves. Due to the proximity of the short, an explosion could occur if fuel vapors are present. The technician was surprised it had not exploded. This vehicle has a current recall for other fuel system defects. A combination of the 2 could be deadly if the owner in unaware of either problem area. I have and will retain the harness for further investigation if needed.
While driving vehicle at 40mph at night, headlights would go out. Would not have any warning. The headlights were repaired at least 3 different times for the electrical problem. (rq 98015).
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration which damaged engine due to failure of the computer unit.
96v071000; recall work was done by koons ford, falls church, va. The consumer was driving and the steering column wires melted and smoldered, the consumer is not satisfied with the work done prior to the incident. Currently the dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Electrical system shorted out causing lights to go on and off continuously.
Vehicle was parked for 20-25 minutes when a defective alternator, caused a fire in the engine compartment area. Dealer has been notified.
Brakes: brakes has been replaced three times within three years. Brakes vibrate and wear out within a year. Had new brake pads installed and rotors turned. Also vehicle caught fire on the left side 3-2-97. Probable cause electrical. Recall 96v071.
Consumer was driving and smoke came from the ignition ( steering column ) . Please describe .
Electrical short in the ignition switch, causing the vehicle to catch on fire in the steering column.
Vehicle was parked, under the interior compartment, under the dash, electrical short.
Electricial fire in the steering column of the dash board, resulting in a bad fire.
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