: the contact stated while the vehicle was in an idle position a smell of smoke was observed coming from underneath the dashboard. Upon inspection, the engine fuse box was found to be burnt. Before the smoke erupted, the airbag light illuminated for a few seconds and then blinked once. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer who determined that the condensation from the evaporator case may have dripped onto the airbag diagnostic monitor or wiring harness. The dealer refused to perform a second remedy repair under recall # 02S44. The manufacurer was contacted however they confirmed the dealer's consensus.

- Las Vegas, NV, USA

Heater core leaked onto the airbag monitor which caught on fire and short circuited the electrical system.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

An electrical short circuit is occurring within vehicle which is causing vehicle battery to completely lose power. Consumer states radio caused battery to drain and speakers to pop, radio replaced 3 times, experiencing other electrical problems with the headlights dimming when the heater is on or when applying brakes, radiator had to be replaced, engine lights come on intermittently, and poor acceleration when going up a hill.

- Taos, NM, USA

The horn will start to blow by itself without anyone in the car or without the car being started. Fuse has to be taken out in order to stop the horn. Dealer had to replace the horn and the airbag.

- Chattooga, TN, USA

Cruise control quit working a few days later I blew a fuse for the brakes lights. I replace the fuse and blew that one. At this same time I noticed that I could not shut off the air conditioning. I will contact dealer next buisness day.

- Walker, MI, USA

I was driving my car when it suddenly stop without notice. It was daytime and I had my 13 year old grandson with me. We got the car to the side of the road and went to the nearest house. The women advised me that her husband was a mechanic and he would look at the car when he returned from a errand. Upon the mechanic arrival--not associated with Ford motors--he looked at the car and said you have a fuse problem. He open the hood and the fuse compartment. After 20 seconds he push a fuse back in and the car started without problems. He advised me that loose fuses on newer Ford was a major problem. My main concern is that while this happened in the day what if this happened at night while I was travelling on a dark interstate highway in the middle lane. A stall out caused my an electrical fuse failure could cause a major accident. I'm also concerned with the mechanics statement that this happens on a lot of newer Ford. He also said something about auto manufacturers getting around this with "silent recalls". no problem unless you complain. Please let me know whether my incident is isolated or the mechanic is right that this is happening but its a silent matter.

- New Bedford, MA, USA