Two problems related to wiring have been reported for the 1996 Ford E-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle was parked, and upon entering noticed the smell of an electrical fire. Started the vehicle, odometer was inoperable and vehicle would not shift out of park. Upon further inspection, found a blown 15 amp fuse in the fuse panel. Replaced fuse, odometer came back on and vehicle shifted out of park. Approximately 10 seconds later, the smell of burning wiring was evident, as was smoke from under the hood. Pulled the fuse back out, opened the hood to find the brake pressure switch on fire, which melted the brake fluid reservoir as well as the battery casing also.
Vehicle was parked in driveway and the vehicle was smoking. Vehicle then burst into flames and blew up for no apparent reason. Fireman stated it started in the motor compartment.