1990 FORD MUSTANG Electrical Systemignition Problems

7 NHTSA complaints on file

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Electrical Systemignition Issues in the 1990 FORD MUSTANG

7 electrical systemignition complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1990 FORD MUSTANG. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 3 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

7
Complaints
1
Crashes
3
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Electrical Systemignition Complaints

#756912 | Fire
WHILE MY CAR WAS IN FOR INVESTIGATION (SEE OID#75644 FOR THROTTLE ASSEMBLY FAILURE) THE DEALER REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH MODULE FROM RECALL THAT HAD NEVER BEEN DONE BY PREVIOUS OWNER. SUBSEQUENTLY, WHILE DRIVING THE BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON AND CAR LOST POWER. SMOKE ROSE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. I ROLLED INTO A PARKING LOT AND OPENED THE HOOD WHERE I FOUND THE WIRING HARNESS TO THE ALTERNATOR IN FLAMES. I UNPLUGGED IT AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE FIRE FLARED UP 2 MORE TIMES BEFORE DYING OUT.*AK
#755444 |
THE ENGINE WOULD STALL WHEN SLOWING FOR A STOP OR TO TURN A CORNER. THIS WOULD OCCUR REGULARLY THROUGH THE LIFE OF THE CAR. REPLACING THE TFI MODULE WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM FOR ABOUT 6-9 MONTHS BEFORE FAILING AGAIN. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES NOW. *AK
#755444 |
THE ENGINE WOULD STALL WHEN SLOWING FOR A STOP OR TO TURN A CORNER. THIS WOULD OCCUR REGULARLY THROUGH THE LIFE OF THE CAR. REPLACING THE TFI MODULE WOULD SOLVE THE PROBLEM FOR ABOUT 6-9 MONTHS BEFORE FAILING AGAIN. IT HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES NOW. *AK
#749039 | Fire
A FIRE STARTED IN THE IGNITION AREA. FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED AND DAMAGE WAS LIMITED TO THE VEHICLE. *AK
#737841 |
FAILED WITH NO WARNING IN HIGH SPEED TRAFFIC + LOSS OF PWR STRNG + BRKS.
#873931 | Crash
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH ON A FREEWAY EXIT, AS SHE WAS SLOWING DOWN FOR THE EXIT, VEHICLE SHUTDOWN WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. LOST CONTROL AND IT WENT STRAIGHT INTO A TREE. FRONTAL AIRBAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF THE SITUATION. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK
#970112 | Fire
THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUSED A FIRE AND IT CAUSED THE WHOLE CAR TO GO UP IN FLAMES. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Other 1990 FORD MUSTANG Problem Areas

Electrical Systemignitionswitch 14 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints Electrical System 6 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 6 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Seats 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Air Bags 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Suspensionrear 2 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 2 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Cooling 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingengine 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Train 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmission 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assembly 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulic 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Tires 1 complaint Unknown Or Other 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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