Ford Electrical System Battery Reports
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FORD BRONCO II 1988 | Noticed Burning Smell In Vehicle, has replaced battery 3 times. *ak |
FORD F150 1986 | Consumer Was Driving And The truck caught on fire . tt |
FORD CONTOUR 1995 | When Driving And Hit A pool of water the battery light comes on and lost all power . tt |
FORD EXPLORER 1995 | Battery Leaked Acid And Caused damage to the engine compartment components. tt |
FORD EXPLORER 1992 | Battery Leaked Acid Through The vent holes corroding the cables. *ak |
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1989 | Battery Failed Two Times, at 28k, 56k miles. tt |
FORD ESCORT 1993 | Battery Failure. *ak |
FORD ESCORT 1990 | Battery Failures, Resulting In intermittent stalling. *ak |
FORD TEMPO 1987 | Replaced Battery. *ak |
FORD RANGER 1997 | At The Speed Of 25mph suddenly heard a noise and lost total control of steering wheel. managed to merge suddenly to right |
FORD WINDSTAR 1998 | Interior Lights In Passenger's compartment remain illuminated. consumer stated that battery had to be disconnected. dealer has yet to be contacted. |
FORD WINDSTAR 1998 | While Driving Vehicle Stalls. when vehicle shuts off, engine check and battery lights come on.*ak |
FORD TAURUS 1993 | Vehicle Parked. Was Trying to jump start vehicle with a jumper kit from k mart when battery exploded in owner's face. cracked |
FORD TAURUS 1990 | Vehicle Stalls On Highway and while pulling away from a stop. engine check and battery lights come on as a warning signs. |
FORD CONTOUR 1996 | Vehicle Had No Power Causing consumer to purchase a new battery. vehicle wouldn't work with new battery because consumer noticed |
FORD ESCORT 1999 | Vehicle Has Stalled 5 Times, at any speed. dealer has replaced alternator 4 times/ starter, and battery once. cannot remedy. |
FORD ESCORT 1999 | Motor Died At A Traffic light. consumer had car towed to dealer. dealer stated that it was alternator. consumer |
FORD CONTOUR 1996 | Would Be Driving When All lights in vehicle would go out, and then vehicle would stall. alternator failed to charge battery. |
FORD WINDSTAR 1999 | Power Sliding Door Would Intermittently open while driving, or will not open when needed; vehicle been in the dealer shop on six occasions, |
FORD MUSTANG 1992 | Fire Broke Out Under hood of vehicle. fire department informed consumer that it was an electrical fire. consumer was |
FORD WINDSTAR 1998 | Consumer Has Experienced Several Problems with the transmission, dealer has replaced it once, however problems continue, consumer has filed for a request |
FORD MUSTANG 1993 | Batery Light Comes On, then vehicle overheats and catches on fire. plug goes into alternator. took to dealer, and they |
FORD RANGER 2000 | Vehicle Shutdown While Driving At hwy speed of 55 mph. towed to dealer, and informed consumer that problem was due to a |
FORD EXPLORER 1997 | Battery Exploded While Vehicle was idling. no fire or injuries. *ak |
FORD F350 1992 | Shortly After Changing Battery a fire ignited in dash area, cause unknown. please give any futher details.*ak |
FORD MUSTANG GT 1999 | Battery Was Charging Because amp was draining the battery. vehicle would have to be jumped. dealer replaced amp, and |
FORD F 150 1997 | Ongoing Problem With Cargo Lights and courtesy lights remaining on intermittently or staying on for 45 minutes or more, also, ignition |
FORD TEMPO 1986 | Battery Was Defective. There were three batteries tested from pep boys. *ak |
FORD TAURUS 1997 | Consumer Was Traveling About 15mph and ran over a puddle of water, and fronts wheels locked up. there was a |
FORD TAURUS 1996 | When Driving Consumer Noticed Vehicle overheated due to a leak within the engine compartment. also, a problem with battery draining out, |
FORD ESCORT 1989 | While Driving For About 15 minutes consumer started smelling smoke, and 5 minutes later, saw fire coming from the under the |
FORD AEROSTAR 1994 | Upon Starting Vehicle Consumer Noticed smoke coming from the steering column. consumer contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the electrical wiring harness. also, |
FORD FOCUS 2000 | Attempted To Start Vehicle in parking lot and it started sputtering and shaking. engine check light/ oil light and battery light |
FORD CONTOUR 1996 | Battery Not Able To Hold the current. also, headlights and interior lights are not working. *ak |
FORD TAURUS 1993 | While Driving 30-40 Mph Had a direct frontal impact, and driver's and passenger's airbags did not deploy, which did not protect the occupant |
FORD F150 1992 | While Driving Battery Light Came on. owner pulled over and opened the hood, and flames were coming from it due to alternator |
FORD MUSTANG 1992 | While Driving Battery Exploded And whole vehicle caught on fire. dealer has vehicle now. *ak |
FORD CONTOUR 1996 | The Fuse Keeps Blowing Out. this causes the air conditioner not work. took to dealer. vehicle failed to start & needed |
FORD CONTOUR 1997 | There Is A Short within the battery, and the consumer has to get someone to give her a jump. also, |
FORD ESCORT 1997 | While Sitting At A Light vehicle shut down, and engine check light came on. vehicle shut completely down due to |
FORD AEROSTAR 1995 | Upon Getting Into Vehicle and starting vehicle up, battery blew up. *ak |
FORD AEROMAX 1995 | Consumer Was Starting Vehicle up when battery blew out. *ak |
FORD CONTOUR 1994 | Manufacturered Battery That Is In this vehicle is the wrong one according to the manual. dealer has been contacted. *ak |
FORD TAURUS 1988 | Dealer Put Wrong Battery, and battery exploded and left a bad odor. *ak |
FORD WINDSTAR 1998 | When Applying Brake Pedal Became stiff and the vehicle did not stop or slow down. has happened 5 times, once resulting in a |
FORD F 150 1997 | Consumer States The Battery Drainage continues to occur. battery was replaced and incident has occurred approximately four times. dealer contacted and cannot remedy |
FORD CONTOUR 1995 | Consumer Has Been Experiencing Problems with steering and brakes. during inclement weather power steering goes out and the power brakes |
FORD CONTOUR 1995 | Vehicle Was Having Problem With the battery. also, the wire that is attached to the hood release came apart. contacted |
FORD TAURUS 1991 | The Consumer Has Been Experiencing problems with the computer system. while driving vehicle started smoking, and computer system shut down. |
FORD RANGER 1998 | While Driving The Vehicle Will stall unexpectedly (all power will go out) which almost could result in an accident. cause unknown. |
FORD PROBE 1994 | Battery Losing Charge Frequently. vehicle idled 15 minutes before jumpers were placed on it. smoke was coming from fuse box underneath. flames |
FORD EXPLORER 1996 | Fire Burned Center Of Console, when battery was disconnected fire went out. *ak |
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1993 | Owner Has Recall Notice For ignition switch , he states that his vehicle has a bad electrical problem; also, |
FORD TAURUS 1988 | Ignition Switch Stuck In Engaged position, burning out wires. on another occasion vehicle refused to shut off with key out of ignition. |
FORD E SERIES 1987 | After A Rainy Storm And strong gusty winds vehicle caught on fire; also, battery drained overnight and buzzer rang through speaker upon |
FORD F 150 1994 | Vehicle Was Driven And Parked, when started battery exploded. *ak |
FORD FOCUS 2001 | Consumer Stated The Battery Light indicator illuminated, just as stated under recall#02v288000, however dealer would not repair because the vin was not |
FORD EXPEDITION 1997 | While Driving, Speedometer Stayed at zero. consumer states all the console lights started to flash on and off. the next |
FORD FOCUS 2000 | Consumer Stated There Was Excessive corrosion on the positive terminal of battery. consumer had to clean terminal monthly. ts *tt |
FORD FOCUS 2000 | Consumer Stated There Was Excessive corrosion on the positive terminal of battery. consumer hads to clean terminal monthly. consumer |
FORD ESCORT 1992 | Ignition Switch Failure, Causing an electrical short in battery. *ak consumer states the switch shorted causing it to melt like |
FORD ASPIRE 1997 | Consumer States Of Having Problems with the rims on her vehicle. dealer was contacted. mr. consumer was |
FORD FOCUS 2000 | Consumer States That The Some wires melted on the battery causing the car to start. mr |
FORD RANGER 1991 | Consumer Stated That A Battery exploded, and vehicle caught fire. consumer states this was very dangerous. manufacture of battery |
FORD WINDSTAR 2000 | Transmission Will Downshift Very Roughly, driver gets thrown forward. dealer cannot find cause.*ak the transmission was down shifting with a terrible |
FORD E150 1991 | Had To Replace Three Batteries and four alternators, purchased truck new . .*ak |
FORD FOCUS 2000 | After Parking Vehicleovernight Next Morning it would not start. after getting vehicle started consumertook it to dealer, and was told |
FORD FOCUS 2000 | While Driving At Any Speed batteries will die, then engine will start again without turning ignition.*ak |
FORD RANGER 2000 | While Changing Oil Consumer Saw battery acid on ground, battery had to be replaced.*ak |
FORD RANGER 1988 | Started To Stay On With key out of ignition. this caused the battery cable installation to melt.*ak |
FORD TAURUS 1998 | Rotor Service On Front End of vehicle once every year for the last two years. dealer has been notified, however unable to remedy |
FORD WINDSTAR 1996 | Engine Check Light Remains On constantly, vehicle has been checked by dealer several times, but consumer was advised light was not reading a |
FORD CONTOUR 1995 | During Vehicle Operation In Wet conditions only, loss of power steering is experienced and the battery light comes on.*ak |
FORD EXPLORER 1999 | Vehicle Had 4 Electrical System failures. the battery was replaced four times under warranty. also when the vehicle is hot, |
FORD TAURUS 1994 | On Two Occasions While Driving long distance, vehicle would cut off at highway speed of 55-65 mph. vehicle was inspected by a repair |
FORD FOCUS 2000 | Engine Stalled At 30 To 35 mph. vehicle was towed to a mechanic, and mechanic stated that battery was defective. |
FORD CONTOUR 1996 | Engine Check Light And Battery light illuminates.took vehicle to dealer, and had electrical problem; repaired but problem still exists.*ak |
FORD AEROSTAR 1989 | Truck Was Off Went To start it and battery exploded. *ak consumer states vehicle was parked for about 30 minutes before starting it |
FORD EXPLORER 1994 | All The Restraint Safety Belts do not lock between movements. has contacted manufacturer. manufacturer indicated that there was no coverage because over |
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1999 | Battery Light Comes On Intermittently and stays on for a long period of time, which leads to a shutdown while driving, vehicle been |
FORD ESCORT 1997 | An Electrical Short Circuit Is occurring within vehicle which is causing vehicle battery to completely lose power. *ak consumer states radio caused battery |
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1994 | Premature Wear Of Front Brake rotors and pads. also, replaced 2 alternators/four batteries/burned out brake light socket/wiring/transmission. also battery gauge jumps all |
FORD EXPLORER 1993 | Battery/manifold Absolute Pressure (map) Sensor/radius arm bushing/hydraulic lift cylinders (rear door) and driver's side mirror failed. |
FORD F 150 1995 | Fuel Pump/heater Core/driveshaft/battery/fuel Gauge/fuel Lines/seat spring/headlights and front wheel hubs failed. |
FORD FOCUS 2000 | The Battery Cable (part #14301) shorted out, causing the car not to start as well as other minor electrical issues. i found |
FORD ESCAPE 2001 | I Purchased This Ford Escape in march 2001 and have had nothing but problems with it since. on march 26 2001, two |
FORD FOCUS 2000 | On 2 Occasions In Last week vehicle completely stopped without any warning while driving in heavy rush hour traffic. all electric systems failed. |
FORD FOCUS 2000 | Vehicle Stalled Twice, Then engine caught fire in battery area. please note that i live in canada, and site does not |
FORD FOCUS 2000 | Many, Many Problems And defects with this car...all problems have been replaced more than twice and still faulty. no safety |
FORD ESCAPE 2001 | Vehicle Has On 2 Occasions shut off while driving. without warning, the engine, battery, and oil lights come on at the |
FORD FOCUS 2000 | No Summary Listed For Above vehicle. *ak |
FORD TAURUS 1998 | After Sitting For 3 Days the battery is dead, vehicle has been to 2 dealers, one dealer replaced a module and it still |
FORD RANGER 2001 | The Tires Have Been A problem ever since i bought the car. i have asked the dealer to replace them to no evail. |
FORD WINDSTAR 1995 | Before Freedom Ford Replaced Our engine, we were having electrical problems which we reported and they could not find the problem to why the |
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1999 | I Had Problems With The "battery" light. it would come on and stay on. the car was retruned to the dealer |
FORD F 150 1997 | My Airbag Light Keep On flashing after the battery was replace due to bad battery. shouldn't not have to take the truck to |
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1984 | Engine Stalls! Car Has a new alternater and battery because i kept running down the battery trying to start it. it has |
FORD ESCAPE 2002 | 2002 Escape Stalled While Coasting 35-40 mph down-hill. engine, battery and oil lights illuminated on dash. loss of power steering and |
FORD FOCUS 2000 | On 9/5/01 Electricial System: battery/ ignition coil assembly had to be remove and install,sparks plugs replace,ignition wires repaired |
FORD MUSTANG 1998 | Alternator Failed At 50.000 & fried the battery also cost 275.00 with labor want reinbustment for the parts & labor this |
FORD FORD TRUCK AND VAN 1989 | Bought Used, Replaced Engine, replaced starter,battery,alternator, & wiring on this vehicle 3 times in 2 years and still having the |
FORD EXPLORER 1998 | It Started With The Rear driver window intermittently not working. then the lock drop down inside door making the door unable to unlock and |
FORD EXPLORER 1992 | I Am Concerned About The number of electrical problems i have had since i purchased my explorer. since november of 1992, i have |
FORD THUNDERBIRD 1994 | The Following Items Have Prematurely failed causing replacement: rotors, oil pressure gauge and sending unit, thermostat & gasket, instrument panel, power |
FORD WINDSTAR 2000 | When I First Purchased My vehicle, the battery was dead and had to be jump-started. after that, on a regular basis, |
FORD TAURUS 1996 | My Battery Has Run Down due to the interior light problem. *ak |
FORD TAURUS 1993 | Battery Failed Causing Vehicle Not to start. nlm |
FORD TEMPO 1993 | Fan Motor Over Heats, makes a sound like something electrical is shorting out and smokes. has completely stopped working. we |
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1983 | No Summary Listed For Above vehicle. *ak |
FORD CONTOUR 1996 | Whenever I Turn On The heater, a/c, defrost, or fan my abs light turns on and my brakes are spongy. i |
FORD ESCORT 1990 | I Have Gone Through 14 alternators and 6 battries since i drove it off the showroom floor in the fall of 1990! rusty eck |
FORD CONTOUR 1995 | The Problems That I Have encountered have happened more than 10 times within 2 months. i have had the vehicle in 3 well known |
FORD FOCUS 2000 | On Four Occasions Since Purchare vehicle completely stopped with dashboard lights flashing while driving in traffic. dealer replaced the battery, the |
FORD CONTOUR 1996 | My Car Was In The shop 5 times in one month - all electrical problems. alternator, battery, starter, wiring harness, |
FORD CONTOUR 1996 | There Are Too Many Problems with our car to write down. please contact us. |
FORD CONTOUR 1999 | Since 12-15-99 I Had Cougar in service 3 times for water leak/ 2 times shift lock ,locked down because of brake light failure have |
FORD EXPLORER 1994 | My Teenage Son Drives The ford explorer, i do not feel that this sports utility is safe. |
FORD ASPIRE 1997 | Have Had Recent Oil Leak and as of 08/24/00 white smoke blowing out of exhaust engine light continues on.. i have had |
FORD BRONCO II 1989 | The Battery Is Located In the engine compartment on the passenger side of the vehicle. the battery is held in place by a |
FORD AEROSTAR 1997 | Intermittent Discharge Of Battery, contact dealer cant find proplem, ford have 3 service bulletins out on problem,happens on vehicles build before certain |
FORD EXPLORER 1997 | I Was Just Wondering Why dreager ford did not tell me of the recalls (i saw from your website) when i took my vehicle in |
FORD TAURUS 1998 | Intermittent Battery Discharge... battery replaced 3 times in the last year...unsatisfactory fuel economy -only 9 mph. *ak |
FORD TAURUS 1997 | Door Ajar Light On Dash stays on. sometimes ocasionally it goes off, interior lights won't go off because of it, resulting in |
FORD CONTOUR 1996 | Occasionally, When The Vehicle rolls through a puddle, the steering will fail and the battery light will appear, with the engine almost |
FORD F 150 1997 | Starting On 01-09-98 And Continuing only in the winter months, my vehicle has failed to start. in all instances the vehicle has |
FORD TAURUS 1997 | In Less Than Two Years of ownership with this car, my battery has blown twice. i go to start the car and |
FORD WINDSTAR 2000 | No Summary Listed For Above vehicle. *ak |
FORD TAURUS 1996 | First Incident Driving Under Wet roads every time the vehicle ran a puddle of water the car stalls battery light comes on, very little |
FORD CONTOUR 1996 | Have Had Numerous Problems: interior/brake lights failed to light. replaced switch twice. fuel filler door will not open with latch |
FORD TAURUS 1991 | No Summary |
FORD TAURUS 1995 | No Summary |
FORD WINDSTAR 1995 | I Have Spent $2,650. 00 on this van.it is still a death trap. no safety defect listed in summary. |
FORD CONTOUR 1997 | Vehicle In Number Of Times for power assist going out when driving in rain or water. 2/99 acceleration lost while driving vehicle in |
FORD ESCORT 1989 | Multi-purpose Switch Failed, Causing the headlights and signal switch to become inoperative, replaced multi-purpose switch 9 times. this represents a |
FORD FOCUS 2000 | The Insured Noticed That The check light had illuminated, once the hood of the vehicle was opened there was a noise and then smoke |
FORD FOCUS 2000 | Vehicle Expereinced An Engine Fire that was caused by battery acid that leaked onto the wires which caused an electrical short.*jb(claim#43-r793-314) |
FORD TAURUS 1997 | Battery. |
FORD TAURUS 1997 | Battery Failed. Yh |
FORD EXPLORER 1998 | Battery Failed. Yh |
FORD WINDSTAR 1998 | The Negative Battery Cable Cover is broken and replaced. |
FORD TAURUS 1997 | Battery Failure. *yc |
FORD EXPLORER 1998 | On Two Occasions Vehicle Stopped running while driving, due to battery failure. on another occasion the vehicle stopped running due to a short |
FORD TAURUS 1995 | Battery Failed. Yh |
FORD MUSTANG 1996 | Battery Failed. |
FORD F 150 1996 | Battery Failed. |
FORD TAURUS 1996 | Battery Failed. |
FORD EXPLORER 1996 | Battery Leaked Acid On To evaporation valve and caused corrosion. |
FORD ESCORT 1996 | Battery Failed. |
FORD TAURUS 1992 | Battery Replaced. |
FORD TAURUS 1995 | Battery Failed. *dh |
FORD MUSTANG 1995 | Headlights/battery Failed Due To Electrical problems. *ak |
FORD MUSTANG 1995 | Battery Failure. *ak |
FORD EXPLORER 1994 | Consumer Stated The Battery Was replaced.*jb consumer stated that the vehicle had ignition problems. *yh |
FORD FOCUS 2000 | Consumer Stated The Battery Leaked, and burned the wiring from the battery to the starter, which caused the vehicle to catch on fire. |
FORD EXPLORER 1998 | The Dealer Installed A New battery and four days later, the battery went dead. *yh |
FORD CONTOUR 1997 | Alternator And Battery Replaced. *slc |
FORD ESCAPE 2001 | The Ground Wire Came Off the battery, stranding the driver on the side of the road. nlm |
FORD TAURUS 1999 | The Alternator Failed And Battery would not hold charge causing the vehicle to overheat, the next day the alternator failed again causing the vehicle |
FORD MOTOR HOME 1998 | Battery Failed. Nlm |
FORD PROBE 1992 | Battery Failed. Nlm |
FORD TAURUS 1997 | Battery Failed Without Warning. nlm |
FORD F 150 1997 | Battery Failed. *slc |
FORD TAURUS 1996 | The New Auto Batteries Lack the ampere hour rating making it difficult to recharge properly. yh |
FORD EXPLORER 1993 | Vehicle Experienced Failure In The service bulletin (94-8-14), however repaired prior to bulletin, repaired starter, battery and cables, battery acid leakage |
FORD EXPLORER 1993 | Battery System Failed. yh |
FORD TAURUS 1991 | Battery Failed And Possitive Battery cable shredded and worn out. nlm |
FORD RANGER 1998 | Batteries Fail Intermittently Causing The consumer to have to get his vehicle jump started or towed on several occasions. nlm |
FORD RANGER 1998 | Batteries Fails Intermittently Causing The consumer to have to get his vehicle jump started or towed on several occasions. nlm |
FORD CONTOUR 1995 | Battery Failed. Mjs |
FORD EXPLORER 1994 | Battery Failed. Mjs |
FORD TAURUS 1995 | Battery Failed. Mjs |
FORD TAURUS 1995 | Battery Failed. Mjs |
FORD AEROSTAR 1995 | Battery Exploded. |
FORD AEROSTAR 1993 | Battery Failed. |
FORD TAURUS 1991 | Battery Failed. |
FORD ESCORT 1995 | Battery Failed. |
FORD ESCORT 1995 | Battery Failed. |
FORD RANGER 1994 | Battery Failed. |
FORD EXPLORER 1993 | Battery Exploded. |
FORD EXPLORER 1991 | Vehicle Stalls Due To Failure of the battery, alternator and wiring. qcaw |
FORD EXPLORER 1994 | Radio Failed Constantly. Also battery replaced |
FORD EXPLORER 1997 | Battery Failed. |
FORD RANGER 1995 | Electrical System Problems, Causing lights to come on/off, radio malfunctioning and other electrical components. |
FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1994 | Battery Failed. |
FORD F150 1991 | Battery Gauge Reads All The way over to the "n". |
FORD CONTOUR 1995 | During Wet Weather Power Steering and brakes fail while battery light comes on. in addition, replaced warped front/rear brake rotors. *ak |
FORD MUSTANG 1990 | Battery Failed Several Times |
FORD ASPIRE 1995 | Battery Failed. |
FORD TAURUS 1992 | Battery Failed. |
FORD ESCORT 1994 | Battery Cracked, Caps Flew off, leaking battery acid. |
FORD TAURUS 1987 | Battery Failed. |
FORD TAURUS 1989 | Battery Failed. |
FORD TAURUS 1987 | Battery Failed. |
FORD TAURUS 1994 | Battery Failed. |
FORD TAURUS 1987 | Battery Failed. |
FORD ESCORT 1994 | Battery Replaced. |
FORD MUSTANG 1996 | Battery Replaced. |
FORD CONTOUR 1995 | Battery Light Comes On. |
FORD TEMPO 1994 | Battery Failed. |
FORD ASPIRE 1994 | Throttle Postion Sensor Failed, causing vehicle to stall, also replaced distributor/broken window/battery/speedometerand odometer. *ak |
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