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1993 FORD AEROSTAR Electrical System Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical System Issues in the 1993 FORD AEROSTAR

7 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1993 FORD AEROSTAR. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

7
Complaints
0
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical System Complaints

#10632568 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD AEROSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE KEY BECAME LODGED IN THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 169,000.
#10246511 | Fire
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD AEROSTAR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS PRODUCED WITH A HIGHER THAN SPECIFIED ELECTRICAL LOAD THROUGH THE ACCESSORY POWER FEED CIRCUIT. THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE B2 (BATTERY), A2 (ACCESSORY), AND P1 (PROOF) CIRCUITS CAN OCCUR; THEREFORE, CREATING A SHORT CIRCUIT AND ALLOWING CURRENT TO FLOW THROUGH THE GROUND WIRE. ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS, HE NOTICED THAT THE SWITCH MODULE MELTED AND THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL LIGHTING WAS INOPERATIVE. AS A RESULT, THE RISK OF A SEVERE FIRE INCREASED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE VIN WAS EXCLUDED FROM NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 99V029000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH); THEREFORE, THEY WOULD NOT ASSUME FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIR. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 168,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 180,000.
#10173207 | Fire
JUST GOT HOME AND WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE. ABOUT 30 MIN LATER SOMEONE WAS KNOCKING ON ARE DOOR TELLING US THE VAN WAS ON FIRE. THERE WAS NO KEYS LEFT IN THE VAN. THE FIRE BURN THE DASH AND THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE INSIDE OF THE ENGINE AND THE HOOD. THE VAN IS NOW TOTAL. *NM
#10109761 | Fire
WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND WAS ABLE TO DO SO. WHILE OPENING THE HOOD, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. THE CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 99V029000. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE SAW SMOKE COMING OUT OF THE EDGE OF THE HOOD. AFTER HE OPENED THE HOOD HE SAW A SMALL FIRE AT THE REAR OF THE ENGINE. *TC
#10041400 |
HEADLIGHTS START TO GO OFF AND ON AFTER 10 MINS OF DRIVING. VERY DANGEROUS, DASH LIGHTS GO OUT TOO. FORD SAYS THE SWITCH NEEDS TO BE REPLACED, MY HUSBAND TOOK THE SWITCH OUT AND ITS GETS WAY TOO HOT AND CAUSES THE LIGHTS TO GO OFF. *JB
#547374 |
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (99V-029). *YC
#547377 |
VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL FAILURE/SHORTS RESULTING IN FAILURE OF SEVERAL COMPONENTS, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE (99V-029). *YC

Other 1993 FORD AEROSTAR Problem Areas

Electrical Systemignitionswitch 48 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 24 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 22 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 21 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 19 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 17 complaints Air Bags 15 complaints Electrical Systemignition 13 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 12 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 10 complaints Structurebodydoor 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 9 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 9 complaints Tires 9 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 8 complaints Unknown Or Other 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 6 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 6 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 6 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 6 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 6 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 5 complaints Suspensionrear 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 4 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 4 complaints Structurebody 4 complaints Suspension 4 complaints Suspensionfront 4 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 3 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 3 complaints Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 3 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 3 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 3 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 3 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 2 complaints Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 2 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 2 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Child Seatharness Buckleinfant 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipment 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalcarrierrack 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum 1 complaint Steering 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structurebodybumpers 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrearshock Absorber 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlsprings 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasherswitchwiring 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint
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