Wiring problems of the 1996 Ford Escort

Six problems related to wiring have been reported for the 1996 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2000

Consumer saw smoke coming from under the dash and could smell the electrical wire burning, consumer disconnected a fuse to stop the fire, the wire was burned from under the dash back to the rear of the vehicle, claim 05-4562-613.

2 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 11/20/2000

Consumer saw smoke coming from under the dash and could smell electrical wires burning, consumer disconnected a fuse to stop the fire, wire is burned from under the dash back to the rear of the vehicle, claim 05-4562-613.

3 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 05/29/2000

Fire started on passenger side of vehicle and burned through the inside, claim 27-6082-040.

4 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 12/11/1996

Wiring assembly replaced.

5 Wiring problem

Failure Date: 04/01/1996

Electrical short, causing head lights and all electrical compoents to fail while driving. While driving,.

6 Wiring problem

Horn will blow on its own due to poor ground wire. Please describe details.


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