1989 FORD F150 Electrical Systemignitionswitch Problems

20 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemignitionswitch Issues in the 1989 FORD F150

20 electrical systemignitionswitch complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 FORD F150. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 15 involved a fire, and 2 resulted in injury.

20
Complaints
0
Crashes
15
Fires
2
Injuries
2
Deaths

All Electrical Systemignitionswitch Complaints

#719113 |
WE REPLACED ENGINE ON 5/13/98 ,IGN.CYL1/04STEERING COL1/04/00FUELTANK&SENG UNIT1/10/00 WE DID NOT KNOW THESE ITEMS WERE ONRECALL WHAT CAN WE DO TO GET OUR MONEY BACK? SAFTY WAS OUR CONCERN WITH OUR KIDS CAN YOU HELP US PEP BOYS DID ALL THE WORK FOR US. I HAVE RECEIPTS FOR ALL WORK DONE. THANK YOU
#851457 | Fire
MANUFACTURER'S RECALL REPAIRS DONE ON IGNITION SWITCH ON 27 JUL 97 AND 10 OCT 98, VEHICLE HAD UNDER HOOD FIRE. CONSUMER BELIEVED THIS WAS CAUSED BY MFR. RECALL FAILURE. ASKING NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK *YC
#511182 |
IGNITION SWITCH WIRING SHORTED OUT AND BURNED.
#820905 | Fire
RECALL 96V071000; FORD MANUFACTURER DID NOT SENT RECALL NOTICE TO OWNER AND HAVE NOT RESPONDED TO THE VEHICLE CATCHING FIRE BECAUSE OF RECALL. *AK
#520982 | Fire
VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH PRIOR TO RECALL.
#509146 | Fire
THE TRUCK STARTED TO SMOKE BEHIND STEERING WHEEL AND CAUGHT FIRE, DESTROYING VEHICLE. THE OWNERS WERE NOT AWARE OF THE RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE'S IGNITION SWITCH WHICH WAS THE CAUSE OF FIRES. THE OWNER WANTS TO BE REIMBURSED FOR LOSS.
#807653 |
TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, THEY REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH. TOOK VEHICLE HOME AND THE IGNITION WAS BROKEN. DEALER SAID THAT THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN ONE REPLACES NEW PARTS WITH OLD ONES. *AK
#510256 | Fire
IGNITION SWITCH FIRE.
#506831 | Fire
IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DH
#801193 |
MADE AN APPOINTMENT TEN DAYS BEFORE, ON THAT DAY CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, DEALER COULDN'T FIX TRUCK BEACUSE OTHER PEOPLE CAME IN, RECALL # 96V071000, THE ELETRICAL IGNITION SWITCH . *AK *SLC
#504278 | Fire
IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH
#984681 | Fire
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ELECTRICAL SHORT, FIRE STARTED UNDER THE DASH AROUND THE STEERING COLUMN. *AK
#983951 | Fire
DROVE VEHICLE TO SISTER'S, GOT BACK INSIDE OF VEHICLE AND STARTED IT, SMELLED SMOKE, PULLED OFF ROAD, SMOKE CAME FROM DASH AND BURST INTO FLAMES. *AK
#983951 | Fire
DROVE VEHICLE TO SISTER'S, GOT BACK INSIDE OF VEHICLE AND STARTED IT, SMELLED SMOKE, PULLED OFF ROAD, SMOKE CAME FROM DASH AND BURST INTO FLAMES. *AK
#983747 | Fire 1 Death
DRIVING THE VEHICLE, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, UNDER THE HOOD FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT . *AK
#983747 | Fire 1 Death
DRIVING THE VEHICLE, LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE, UNDER THE HOOD FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHORT . *AK
#983236 | Fire
WHILE DRIVING, VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE TRUCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
#489410 | Fire
IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT FIRE. *SKD
#965005 |
IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE, CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL/STARTING PROBLEMS. *AK
#960595 | Fire
ELECTRICAL FIRE CAUSED BY IGNITION SWITCH OVERHEATING. *AK

Other 1989 FORD F150 Problem Areas

Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tankselector Devices 39 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 22 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestorageauxillary Tank 15 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 11 complaints Electrical Systemignition 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 9 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 6 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 5 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 4 complaints Structureframe And Members 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 3 complaints Tires 3 complaints Tirestreadbelt 3 complaints Electrical System 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Unknown Or Other 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiring 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 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 Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstorage 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Suspension 1 complaint Suspensionfront 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsleaf Spring Assemblyhangerbracket 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 1 complaint
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