1990 Mercury Grand Marquis Electrical system Problems

“I was proceeding home in evening rush hour traffic when the car engine quit instantaneously. I was forced to stop in the right lane of traffic. Although in the right lane I could not pull off of the road because there was a barrier with no shoulder for me to pull onto. Fortunately I was not hit by another car although I was sitting where traffic had to stop abruptly and swerve to avoid hitting me. The car was sitting in traffic until a tow truck arrived approximately one hour later. …”

“Wiring harness shorted out, causing all lights inside vehicle, as well as tail lights and park lights to stay on. In addition, fuse burned and melted. Repairs made at owner's expense.”

“Vehicle was driven approximately one mile and parked. Upon exiting the vehicle, the operator noticed smoke coming from under the hood. After opening the hood, the operator identified the source of the smoke as the alternator. Operator continued to observe the vehicle and noted that the volume of smoke was increasing. After approximately two minutes, the alternator burst into flames. Arcing was seen and heard within the alternator. The alternator had been previously replaced by fette ford in wayne, nj in sept 1999 and, upon subsequent failure, again in approximately jan 2000. …”

“Fire erupted under hood while driving; detected extreme amount of fumes; stopped vehicle, shut off ignition; flames burst out with loud noise; totaled. Tt”