1988 FORD AEROSTAR Electrical Systemignitionswitch Problems
17 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignitionswitch Issues in the 1988 FORD AEROSTAR
17 electrical systemignitionswitch complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1988 FORD AEROSTAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 14 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
17
Complaints
0
Crashes
14
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemignitionswitch Complaints
THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED AND CAUSED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO BE INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *SCC *NLM
VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE 6 HOURS AFTER BEING PARKED. STATE FIRE MARSHALL DETERMINED THAT IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED FIRE. HOME AND VEHICLE WERE TOTALY LOST. 3 CHILDREN HAD TO JUMP THROUGH WINDOW TO ESCAPE THE FIRE, ONE SLICED TENDONS ON WRIST. IGNITION SWITCH WAS REPLACED UNDER RECALL 96V071000 ON 30 SEP 1997. INFORMATION PROVIDED BY SHERRIE HANSEN, ATTORNEY.*AK
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DEFECTIVE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED FIRE.
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WHEN PUTTING THE KEY INTO THE IGNITION SWITCH, KEY KEEPS GETTING STUCK WHEN TRYING TO CUT OFF VEHICLE AND TAKING KEY OUT, VEHICLE WON'T TURN OFF. COSNUMER HAS TO PLAY WITH THE IGINTION SWITCH IN ORDER TO TURN THE VEHICLE OFF. *AK
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.
IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE.
TRANSMISSION WENT OUT, AT SHOP, OWNERS CALLED/REPORTED VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE EARLY IN MORNING, FIRE DEPT PUT OUT FLAMES, FIRE STARTED AT/NEAR STEERING COLUMN.*AK
WAS DRIVING VEHICLE HOME FROM VACATION, SAW SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE DRIVER'S SEAT, VEHICLE STARTED TO BURNING. *AK
WIFE TOOK KIDS TO DENTIST, FELT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING, SHE POPPED HOOD ON VEHICLE, FLAMES INSIDE NEAR IGNITION AREA, FIRE DEPT PUT OUT FIRE. *AK
VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME, PARKED VEHICLE, WENT INSIDE HOME, WAS NOTIFIED BY NEIGHBORS VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES, FIRE DEPT ARRIVED AND PUT OUT FIRE. *AK
VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME, PARKED VEHICLE, WENT INSIDE HOME, WAS NOTIFIED BY NEIGHBORS VEHICLE WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES, FIRE DEPT ARRIVED AND PUT OUT FIRE. *AK
SMOKE EMITTING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN AROUND THE IGNITION SWITCH. *AK
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE , UNDER DASH AND STEERING COLUMN, VEHICLE COMPLETE BURNED ONLY THE FRONT, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK
ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH FIRE. *AK
SMOKE COMING FROM IGNITION AREA/STEERING COLUMN. *AK
PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED TRUCK SMOKING, RESULTING IN FIRE AND MELTED ENGINE COMPONENTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
PARKED IN DRIVEWAY AND NOTICED TRUCK SMOKING, RESULTING IN FIRE AND MELTED ENGINE COMPONENTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
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38 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
19 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
12 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
10 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
8 complaints
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6 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
5 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
4 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
3 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
3 complaints
Suspensionfront
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch
2 complaints
Power Train
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Seats
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Suspension
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Unknown Or Other
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilityglass Siderear
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint