1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Problems
9 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Issues in the 1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD
9 electrical systemwiringfront underhood complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
8
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood Complaints
WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 20 MPH, CONSUMER HEARD HORNS BLOWING. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND OPENED HOOD, AND NOTICED FLAMES. *AK
VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY ALL OF A SUDDEN A LOUD EXPLOSION WAS HEARD . NOTICED VEHICLE ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. FIRE DEPARTMENT ARRIVED AND EXTINGUISHED FIRE. REASON FOR FIRE WAS UNDETERRMINED. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
CONNECTION TO WIRING HARNESS UNDERHOOD FAILED RESULTING IN FIRE.
CONSUMER HAD DRIVEN VEHICLE ALL DAY. 10 MINUTES AFTER PARKING VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES, MECHANIC SAID THAT WIRE DISCONNECTED FROM THE WIRING HARNESS. *AK *ML
PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY NOTICED SMOKE FROM UNDER THE HOOD. LIFTED HOOD & NOTICED GRAY SMOKE & THEN FLAMES APPEARED NEAR ALTERNATOR. A NEIGHBOR PUT FLAMES OUT. WILL BE TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED. *AK
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THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED, RECALL ON ELECTRICAL DEFECTS WERE DONE, HOWEVER THIS APPARENTLY WAS NOT SUFFICIENT. THERE WERE WIRES INSIDE HARNESSES IN THE FIRE WALL THAT WERE BURNED AND CHAFFED CAUSING ELECTRICAL FAILURE.
WHILE DRIVING OWNER NOTICED FOUL SMELL, PULLED OVER OPENED HOOD, VEHICLE ON FIRE. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING FIRE BROKE OUT UNDER THE HOOD, TOTALED VEHICLE. *AK
THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE FROM WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE HOOD. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
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19 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
11 complaints
Seat Belts
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
8 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
6 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
4 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
4 complaints
Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
2 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
2 complaints
Unknown Or Other
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Electrical System
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Cooling
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingfog Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Power Train
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
1 complaint
Steering
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension Systemlines And Fittings
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint