1991 Mercury Grand Marquis electrical problems

Filed Jul 19, 2018 · Electrical · NJ

1991 mercury grand marquis. Consumer writes in regards to defective after market electrical component. *ld the consumer purchased a new starter solenoid relay, bwd select brand by standard motor products inc., after about 10 days, it short-circuited. Due to this the starter would not disengage from the flywheel when starting the vehicle. It made a very loud metal grinding sound. The vehicle was repaired with a new starter relay.

Filed Feb 29, 2004 · Electrical · 85,988 miles · CA · fire

Alternator spontaneously caught on fire after the car was stopped and turned off.

Filed Aug 15, 2003 · Electrical · 74,000 miles · WI · fire

After parking vehicle in driveway consumer was emptying the trunk and noticed smoke coming from under the hood. A fire soon erupted from the passenger's side under the hood, and was quickly extinguished. After careful examination of the results, it was determined by a certified mechanic that the alternator and the cable harness caused the fire.

Filed Sep 12, 2001 · Electrical · OH

Ford motor co. Said they are waiting for a judge decisoin on a program to replace. They should just recall affected vehiciles. No safety defect listed.

Filed Aug 31, 2001 · Electrical · NJ · fire

Consumer was driving about a quarter of a mile when smoke started to come from engine. Consumer pulled over and vehicle caught on fire. Has not contacted dealer.

Filed Oct 20, 2000 · Electrical · PA · fire

Smoke was noticed coming from hood area. When trying to pull to side vehicle did not respond due to wires that were burnig under the hood. These were the altenator wires that shorted out. Dealer has been contacted.*ak the fire from the terminals damaged all the insulation and the wiring of the alternator terminals under the hood.

Filed Sep 5, 2000 · Electrical · CA

This part is currently involved in class action lawsuit in san francisco in the alameda county superioir court. Judge michael ballachey has issued a preliminary decision to order a recall on as many as 2 million vehicles model years 1983-95. Unfortunately, I couldn't wait for the recall since my vehicle had stalled twice in the last 2 months. I felt I had to payfor a artial correction (new part relocated in the same space) and wait out the results of the law suit. If a recall is ordered and if ford doesn't appeal, I will need to have the part relocated to a different part of the engine since overheating causes eventual part failure. My mechanic did not want to relocate the part without directions from the ford motor company.

Filed Oct 12, 1999 · Electrical · NY · fire

Was at red light. Noticed smoke from under hood. Pulled to side of road & lifted hood. Noticed flames around the alternator. Another motorist smothered flames with back pack. Vehicle towed to service station. Was informed by mechanic alternator & wiring harness had to be changed to alternator caught on fire & melted wires.

Filed Nov 23, 1998 · Electrical · FL · fire

While driving there was a fire in the vehicle which started in the alternator. This happened without warning. The fire department was able to put out fire and save the vehicle. The vehicle is being repaired.

Filed Feb 10, 1998 · Electrical · TX · fire

While the vehicle was parked it caught on fire and blew up. The ignition had not been turned on. The vehicle has been totalled.