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Ford E150 electrical problems

13 complaint narratives mention electrical terms.

Key facts

76 owner complaints analyzed

18 distinct recall campaigns

82,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 1976 to 2013 model years. Data snapshot: . 8 complaints include usable failure mileage.

Electrical and battery issues evidence

13 of 76 complaints match this topic (17.1%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.

Owner report 983968 · 1996-05-02 (May 2, 1996)

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

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Owner report 508143 · 1996-08-30 (August 30, 1996)

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE, BURNING WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE HOOD.

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Owner report 982987 · 1996-04-18 (April 18, 1996)

AFTER PARKING CAR, NOTICED WHITE SMOKING COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE CAR, THEN NOTICED FIRE, POSSIBILE ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK

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Owner report 986287 · 1996-06-28 (June 28, 1996)

ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT TO IAR ALTERNATOR GETS TOO HOT START TO ARC AND SHORTS OUT. RESULTING IN VEHCILE FIRE. *AK

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Owner report 801324 · 1996-08-27 (August 27, 1996)

ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK *SLC

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