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The contact owns a 1995 Ford Mustang. While the vehicle was at a complete stop, the contact noticed smoke coming from the glove compartment area. He investigated under the hood and did not see any smoke in the engine compartment. When he started the ignition, he heard a very loud boom sound, and noticed that the passenger side air bag deployed. The passenger compartment became filled with gas and chemicals from the air bag. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The failure and current mileages were less than 174,000. Updated 0424/09. The consumer stated the turn signal, rear defroster, ac vent on the passenger side, cruise control, ignition switch and steering were inoperative. Updated 04/29/09.
On several occasions consumer has problems with inserting key into ignition switch, at times the key is hard to get out and the ignition switch will not line up to insert key, consumer states that on one occasion, the vehicle started by itself.
On several occasions consumer has problems with inserting key into ignition switch, at times the key is hard to get out and the ignition switch will not line up to insert key, consumer states that on one occasion, the vehicle started by itself.
Inner portion of keyswich rotates independantly of outer plastic/metal portion. This makes it difficult to insert key, and very difficult to start vehicle. And in many cases, car starts, but all 12volt accessories (al that use the ign. On 12V+ wiring) will fail to work (ie:radio, ac blower, interior lighting, gauges). Also spoke to 10-12 other 1995 Mustang (base and GT owners) owners, and they all had the exact same problem. This could cause an electrical short, and possibly in extreme cases cause a fire near the airbag assy. Ford changed the ignition key system in 1996.
- Pensacola, FL, USA
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My 1995 Mustang's ignition switch is defective. Oftentimes it is very difficult to insert or remove my key, and the black switch guard around the key has about 1/2" of free play. I have talked to several other Mustang owners who have noticed the same problem on their '95S. Once my key wouldn't go in at all.
Ignition switch will not accept key. The lock cylinder is bad..and this is common with 5 other Mustang owners I personally know of. (94-95 years affected).
Vehicle can be started without key in ignition switch. Vehicle previously would not start at all. Took to mechanic, who started vehicle without key in switch.
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- Bossier City, LA, USA