1991 FORD AEROSTAR Electrical Systemignition Problems
12 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 1991 FORD AEROSTAR
12 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1991 FORD AEROSTAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 10 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
12
Complaints
0
Crashes
10
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemignition Complaints
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VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN UNDER DASH. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. DEALER COULD NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE. *AK THE 1991 FORD AEROSTAR HAD A RECALL FOR THE IGNITION COLUMN (96V-071). THE DEALER CLAIMS TO HAVE FIXED IT BUT IT CAUGHT FIRE. *YH
IGNITION FIRE. VEHICLE TOTALED. NEVER INFORMED OF RECALL. *AK
DUE TO FAULTY WIRING IN THE IGNITION SWITCH THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN. ALSO, THE NEXT DAY THE VEHICLE, WHILE PARKED, STARTED WITHOUT MANUAL OPERATION. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
96V071000; CONSUMER STATES THAT FORD REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. THEN 16 MONTHS LATER, DRIVING TO A FRIENDS HOUSE, PARKED THE VEHICLE AND IT CUT OFF, AND THE VAN WAS SMOKING. FLAMES WERE VISIBLE UNDER THE HOOD, VEHICLE BURNED FOR 5 TO 10 MINUTES BEFORE THE FIRE COULD BE PUT OUT. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. FIRE DEPARTMENT HAD TO CUT CABLES FROM THE BATTERY TO KEEP THE VEHICLE FROM REIGNITING, INSURANCE COMPANY IS DOING AN INVESTIGATION. FORD STATES THAT THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PARTS THAT WERE PUT IN, AND CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
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NO INTERLOCK SYSTEM, ALLOWING KEY TO RELEASE.
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IGNITION FAILURE. *AK
WHILE PARKED A SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK CONSUMER STATES THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SPARKING/CATCHING FIRE UNTIL THE BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED, CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 96V071 REGARDING A POSSIBLE SHORT CIRCUIT THAT COULD DEVELOP IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, HOWEVER WHEN CONSUMER MENTIONED THIS TO DEALERHIP, THEY STATED THAT THIS WAS NOT THE REASON FOR THE SHORT AND WOULD NOT REIMBURSE CONSUMER FOR DAMAGES. *SLC
AFTER PARKED FOR (2) HOURS VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE, ORIGINATING IN IGNITION SYSTEM. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Other 1991 FORD AEROSTAR Problem Areas
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
32 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
21 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
18 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
18 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
11 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
8 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
7 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
6 complaints
Structurebodydoor
6 complaints
Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack
5 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
5 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
5 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
4 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
4 complaints
Electrical System
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Parking Brakeconventional
3 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
2 complaints
Suspension
2 complaints
Suspensionrear
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
2 complaints
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Electrical Systemstarter Assemblysolenoid
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags
1 complaint
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint