1989 Ford Taurus Electrical system Problems

“Sunday at 11:45 am, I left my house to go to work at wal-mart. At about 4:30 pm, a customer at wal-mart came in the store and told us that a car was on fire. Fire department was called. I went outside to see who car it was. It was mine. It caught on fire in the dash. The whole dash is gone. The fire started by electrical in the dash. I have the report from the fire department. I was on in the vehicle. The vehicle is not drivable.”

“I have a 1989 Ford Taurus with an ignition switch problem. It has been getting worse for 1 year and yesterday when it wouldn't start, it kept cranking on it's own even after I pulled the key out. It then statred smoking from under the dash and I had to jump out and disconect the battery! Ford recalled every other model for 1989 but mine and the explorer for this same problem. Why not mine?”

“I have had numerus stalling &/or lack of power while traveling in hot weather! I first started in oct. Of 97 when traveling to san diego. We were stranded in l.a. On the way down, and in east l.a. On the way home. Upon returning home, I replaced the idle air motor at a cost of over $300. Since than, I have had the heat tube to the vacuum switch and the spark plug wiring replaced in an attempt to coorect the problem! I has not stopped the problem. …”

“I bought my 1989 Ford Taurus in june of 2001. In the paperwork from the original owners was info. On a recall/extended warranty dated 4/98 regarding problems with seatbelt buckles. I recently had difficulties with my seatbelt buckles and took it to a Ford dealership and was consequently told it was way passed the warranty date even before I purchased the vehicle. So my complaint is how do I get them fixed since this can become a serious matter if I or anyone else gets stuck in the car, or has further difficulties even fastening the seatbelt. …”

“The wiring is overheating and is creating a foul smell in my car and the plug for the wire is melting. Worried that this failure will cause a fire in the drivers compartment. Problem starts when the heater blower is being used. Safeguard needs to be put in place to assure drivers that they will not go up in flames. I also own a 87 Ford Taurus and it has the same problem. This needs to be corrected asap. My transmission has gone bad on both my cars costing me a fee of $2600.00. …”