1990 Mercury Grand Marquis electrical problems

Filed Apr 2, 2002 · Electrical · NY

The consumer was seeking recall on the tfi module which was defective. The tfi module failure could result in accident and death. Consumer stated that the class action settlement does not force a recall but only covers replacement cost after failure.

Filed Mar 5, 2002 · Electrical · NY

Consumer states during highway driving vehicle completely shut down and would not restart. Thick film ignition moudle had to be replaced.

Filed Aug 23, 2001 · Electrical · MA

I was proceeding home in evening rush hour traffic when the car engine quit instantaneously. I was forced to stop in the right lane of traffic. Although in the right lane I could not pull off of the road because there was a barrier with no shoulder for me to pull onto. Fortunately I was not hit by another car although I was sitting where traffic had to stop abruptly and swerve to avoid hitting me. The car was sitting in traffic until a tow truck arrived approximately one hour later. The vehicle traffic where I was stalled routinely moves at over 50 miles per hour which luckily for me did not result in a major accident.

Filed Jan 4, 2001 · Electrical · MO · fire

Vehicle was driven approximately one mile and parked. Upon exiting the vehicle, the operator noticed smoke coming from under the hood. After opening the hood, the operator identified the source of the smoke as the alternator. Operator continued to observe the vehicle and noted that the volume of smoke was increasing. After approximately two minutes, the alternator burst into flames. Arcing was seen and heard within the alternator. The alternator had been previously replaced by fette ford in wayne, nj in sept 1999 and, upon subsequent failure, again in approximately jan 2000. Fette ford stated that rebuilt ford alternators were used in both cases.

Filed Mar 24, 1999 · Electrical · NY

Wiring harness shorted out, causing all lights inside vehicle, as well as tail lights and park lights to stay on. In addition, fuse burned and melted. Repairs made at owner's expense.

Filed Feb 10, 1998 · Electrical · MS · fire

When traveling the vehicle caught on fire due to an electrical short in the alternator. Consumer states that the vehicle was a total loss.

Filed Oct 20, 1997 · Electrical · MO · fire

Wiring harness failure caused fire.

Filed Nov 19, 1996 · Electrical · NJ

Owner unable to detect horn buttons on steering wheel.

Filed Aug 7, 1996 · Electrical · MI

The vehicle is experiencing electrcal problems due to the ignition switch. Could start a fire.

Filed May 6, 1996 · Electrical · IN

Ignition switch overheats.