While vehicle was parked it suddenly ignited by itself due to a short circuit in the ignition switch (or possibly the cruise control). Vehicle was a totalled. Dealer has been contacted.
1993 Mercury Grand Marquis electrical complaints
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The key will get stuck in the ignition or it will not turn.
While driving at 65-70 MPH ignition malfunctioned, causing momentary hesitations. Problem happened intermittently, and ignition failed 30 to 40 times. Although dealer says they know nothing about a defect with the thick film ignition module, news reports say that the tfi is mounted where engine heat on a hot day can cause it to fail.
Location of the wiring harness to the starter is all the way on the bottom, which is unprotected from water/dampness, etc, which results in corrosion causing the vehicle to stall. The dealer/manufacturer are aware of the situation because a improved starter and harness were designed, but there is not a recall. The vehicle will start up, but the corroded harness has to be cleaned from time to time.
Vehicle fire caused by ashort in the ignition switch.
Driving at approximately 45-50 MPH smelled smoke/burning, lights went completely out. Steering coupling bolts were loose, vehicle lost control, resulting in a collision.
When putting in ignition sometimes locks up. *ak consumer states this has happened 3-4 times before and since recall of cettain vehicles, consumer was advised that his vehicle not included in recall.
Horn is located on steering wheel with air bag, difficult to locate. Tt
Driver has difficulty finding the horn pad, especially during at night. Tt
1) electrical system fails with erratic operation of lights and severe stalling. 2) brake system fails with pedal going to floor. Unable to detect fluid loss.
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