1997 Mercury Mountaineer: fire, smoke or burning smell

Filed Jun 4, 2017 · Electrical · 3 miles · MA · fire

I was at a gas station making a purchase with my disabled mother. We left the store, and got into my truck. I started my truck and proceed to dive towards the exit of the gas station when I smelled something like burning rubber. I said to my mother that something smelled funny and then looked and saw a thin steam of smoke coming up from in between my legs. I parked the truck and jumpers out leaving my om in the car. I then saw a fire inside of the metal track in which my seat moves mechanically underneath my seat, where the wires are. I ran into the gas station panicked and asked the attendant for a fire extinguisher, to which he replied " no, I don't know I don't have one" and did nothing. So I ran back outside to my truck where my mother was having trouble exiting my truck as she has anxiety and health issues. She finally got out and a tow truck that was driving by, saw the smoke getting heavier and flowing out of my truck, he stopped and out the fire out with an extinguisher. The flames were coming through my seat and I was at a gas station. I was terrified. I have ptsd and this hasn't helped my sleep at all. Also, we were at a gas station and as you know, fire is very dangerous at a gas station. We could've been seriously hurt or worse.

Filed Sep 8, 2016 · Acceleration, Electrical · GA

When I use the cruise control and then turn it off I can't seem to push my gas pedal when you are driving the vehicle. I have to keep putting extreme pressure on the accelerator pedal until something breaks or pops and then it allows me to push the pedal. I keep having problems with smoke coming from on top of the steering column like something is burning when you are driving, now I have electrical problems to where my horn will not work anymore. I keep having problems with the front frame of the SUV. The frame sounds and feels like it is going to fall apart and it doesn't matter if you are driving or stationary. The mechanic says it is the sway bar that is causing that problem. I have been calling ford about it and they keep saying there is no recall on my vehicle.

Filed Jun 17, 2009 · Electrical · 125,000 miles · NJ · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mercury mountaineer. The vehicle caught fire while parked and without warning. The vehicle was completely destroyed and a fire report was filed. The contact has pictures of the failure. The cause of the failure has not been determined; however, a firefighter speculated that it may have been due to electrical failure. The failure and current mileages were 125,000. Updated 07/14/09 *bf updated 07/15/09

Filed Jun 28, 2001 · Electrical · IN · fire

Truck caught fire and burnt up while sitting in the driveway turned off due to short in the ignition. (determined by the fire dept.)

Filed Aug 16, 2000 · Tires · AL · fire

The left rear tire tread came off and damaged the brake system and rear panel. We were going approx. 50 miles per hr. The tire did not go flat but did catch on fire. The firestone dealer in alexander city, ala. Replaced the tire and repaired the brake system. Total cost $985.75. The cost to repair panel is $534.21. Firestone in kennasaw, ga. Replaced all four tires on aug. 5, 2000, at a cost to me of $100.00. I would like to receive reimbursement for all my costs related to the tire recall. I have all receipts if needed.*ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )

Filed Feb 7, 2000 · Engine · AZ · fire

While parked vehicle caught fire inside the engine compartment. Dealer has repaired the vehicle. *ak

Filed Jan 13, 2000 · Electrical · AZ · fire

As I parked the vehicle in the garage, I noticed smoke coming from under the hood. I exited the vehicle and observed flames in the upper part of the left front wheel well. I put out the fire but was unable to open the hood. The vehicle was towed to the dealership where it was determined the fire had started in the relay/fuse box located in the left rear of the engine compartment. I asked both the dealership and my insurance company (united services automobile association), if a recall or technical service bulletin and been issued by ford concerning this type of incident. I have not received a reply from either.

Filed Oct 8, 1999 · Body · TN · crash · fire

The back doors lock automatically, the inside doors handles on both sides have broken, and no one in the back seat can get out of the vehicle without opening the door from the outside. If the vehicle caught fire, no one in the back could get out quickly.

Filed Jan 14, 1999 · Acceleration, Brakes · NY · fire

While driving on freeway placed automobile in cruise control. After a while automobile began to speed up out of control. Consumer could not disengage automobile. Applied brakes until rear brakes caught on fire. No injuries.