1988 Mercury Grand Marquis Electrical system Problems

“Ford says the starter switch has been replaced once under the starter switch recall. They say they will not replace the switch again. The switch has burned contacts and is deformed probably from heat. The harness connector, that goes to the switch, is melted , split and deformed. My turn signals and A/C fan motor does not work. I also get erroneous engine warning and low oil warning lighting at various times. The switch does get very warm and it was just that or hot upon failure. The recall (96v071000) did not actually repair the problem. …”

“In 98 we took this car in for an ignition switch recall when we returned home the switch refused to allow us to turn it off we called the ford dealer that had done the replacement we had never had this problem untill this time then once I got it turned off and we went to restart the car it would not return to the run position or allow any of the lights or accessories to work I called the dealer again and was told to bring it in leave it running and they would fix it as soon as they could this was at 5:00 p.m.on a friday evening and they wouldnt be returning to work untill monday morning I…”

“While on the way to work vehicle stalled. Consumer was experiencing same problem as recall 96vo71000. Another car almost rear ended consumer's vehicle, it was raining and could hardly see anything. The cause for stalling of the vehicle was a faulty ignition module. The driver seat belt does not retract properly.”

“Ignition switch / steering wheel and column heat up. Contacted dealer, and dealer is not willing to do anything. Consumer stated vehicle was taken to dealership on 2 occassion and they refused to replaced ignition switch under recall.”

“As consumer was driving at highway speed vehicle suddenly started to accelerate . She applied brakes to bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Front two tire were on fire at that time. Fire was coming from underneath. Vehicle was towed to dealership.”