Ford Aspire Electrical problems by year

1997 Expedition spontaneously caught fire in the driveway 45 minutes after it had been driven. The fire department and police came and put out what was almost a catastrophic house fire. The truck was a total loss. To replace it with something comparable we bought a 99 expedition. We were out $8000 in the trade. The older expedition had one car payment left on it before the fire. Now I am horrified that we have another on in the driveway.*Ak

Consumer states of having problems with the rims on her vehicle. Dealer was contacted. Mr. Consumer was infomred a new battery was needed, the vehicle was leaking coolant, and the engine light was on.*Jb

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Ignition switch was replaced on january 4, 1999. Consumer was unable to get key out of ignition. Key was stuck in the on position.

Wiring for heater and defroster motor in dash shorted and cause all wiring from it to fuse box to melt...Advised by dealer it could have been a major fire

While driving radio, and all electrical powered units went out. Smoke was noticed coming from under hood. Vehicle was pulled over, and there was a fire under hood that appeared to start near wire harness. Fire was put out by fire department. Ford has not been contacted. *Ak

My aspire exhibited a number of component failures, and I consider myself lucky not to have been injured by them. In the first instance, the distriubutor failure occurred as I entered an intersection, and as a result the car stalled at the light not in the traffic lane. In the second instance, the steering component failure occurred on the highway resulting in significant vibration but I was able to control the car and take it into the dealer for repairs. In the third instance, the fuel pump failure caused the car...

Distributor shorted out/ multi fuction switch malfuctioned/ alternator malfuction altenator broke off housing. *Ak

This m/v has been worked on at least 15-20 times for the same problem in the begining car was taken to sullivan bros while under warrentie and found nothing wrong. Since 7-2000 this car was at two dealers and the cost close to $800,00 car still has same problems. Stalls the past week this car has almost been in two accidents as the car has stalled while making left turn into on coming lanes. Car stalls and every thing goes dead. Since august the car has been worked on at shiretown ford inc 147 samoset st plymouth ma #02360 still waiting for phonecall to bring car back again what can I do. *Ak

Had battery, fuel pump, and even starter replaced numerous times with no results. Dealership has been uncooperative, worried more about money than solving problem.

Have had recent oil leak and as of 08/24/00 white smoke blowing out of exhaust engine light continues on.. I have had airconditioning leaking into passanger side so it cant be used, I have always maintained my car at every 3 months.. The brake problem was noticed first month I owed car and only when it rained which caused a wreck on 09/99 due to no brakes at that time. Have had front breaks replaced. Mechanic said he couldnt see any wear on them but need replaced.. My turn signals fuses replaced about 4 or 5 times , 3 wks ago had them replaced and now have no turn signals. ..( Dot number: tire size: 16570/13 )

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Have had problem since the first day I bought this car, continue to have problems.. Am now leaking oil and losing coolant

ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. *AK