Electrical line routes over powersteering line had rubbed against each other, causing a hole and a short, resulting in a fire.*ak the electrical wire involved was the hot wire cable running from the battery to the starter. The sparks created also ignited the power steering fluid that was leaking. Yh
1997 Mercury Mountaineer electrical complaints
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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.
Electrical problems.
Fuses for windshield wipers shorted.
Alternator failed.
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