My dash caught on fire

Brady91 GT · 10-08-2001, 08:46 AM

Guys last night i guess my dash cought on fire around the spedo cluster. it burnt throught the window. We dont know if it was a short or arson. If it was a short would my house insurance pay for it since i dont have full coverage on the car. it really sux because it the whole dasn is gone, the headliner is, the sterring wheel, and the windows look like i have window tint now. So could someone tell me if my house insurance will pay for it. Thank you very much.

84-GT · 10-08-2001, 08:52 AM

Very doubtful your homeowners would cover it, unless it was specifically noted on your policy...

good luck

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84 GT,shorty headers, open dual's, bored .060, 10.5" clutch, T5, 89 heads, edelbrock Performer manifold, matched cam, 600 Holley..

never enuff & always learning..

the only sound, better than a strong running V-8, is a woman having the big 'O'

5ohCOUPE · 10-08-2001, 03:58 PM

It sounds like your ignition switch cought on fire. Did you have the recall done on that switch?

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91 LX COUPE, 3.73 gears, 2 1/2 inch full exhaust, 1 5/8 shorty headers, 73 MM C&L MAF, 70 MM MAC TB, LUNATI cam, Windsor jr heads, GT 40 intake with ported lower, world class T5 with PRO 5.0 shifter, Griffin aluminum radiator, Fluid Damper, SSM traction bars, 150 HP shot N2O kit, 190 GPH in tank fuel pump with Paxton T-Rex external pump. And more to come.
BEST TIME ON BOTTLE---11.51 @123
BEST TIME ON MOTOR---12.63 @109

90dpscoupe · 10-08-2001, 03:59 PM

man guys, these mustangs have a defected part in the ignition, ford will replace for free i think, im still worried about mine, sorry to hear this

Brady91 GT · 10-08-2001, 06:13 PM

yup it really hurts!! its like ill get something fixed, then ill drive it for maybe a week then its something else. It was wrecked, then new tranny, waterpump, steering rack, steering pump. it seems like it is always something. So i think after i fix this ill sell it. insurance wont pay for it so im screwed. so do any of you think a short could have started it on fire? thanks to all that of you that have replied. everyone on MW is great!!!!

Brady91 GT · 10-08-2001, 06:14 PM

oh yea, i dont know if the ignition switch was replaced? is there any way i could tell.

Maroon 5.0 LX · 10-08-2001, 06:37 PM

I think you can take the VIN # to a dealer and have them run it to see if it's been replaced.

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'89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner
'94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van

10-08-2001, 08:46 AM	#1
Brady91 GT Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 68	My dash caught on fire Guys last night i guess my dash cought on fire around the spedo cluster. it burnt throught the window. We dont know if it was a short or arson. If it was a short would my house insurance pay for it since i dont have full coverage on the car. it really sux because it the whole dasn is gone, the headliner is, the sterring wheel, and the windows look like i have window tint now. So could someone tell me if my house insurance will pay for it. Thank you very much.

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10-08-2001, 08:52 AM	#2
84-GT Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Goin somewhere, USA Posts: 215	Very doubtful your homeowners would cover it, unless it was specifically noted on your policy... good luck ------------------ 84 GT,shorty headers, open dual's, bored .060, 10.5" clutch, T5, 89 heads, edelbrock Performer manifold, matched cam, 600 Holley.. never enuff & always learning.. the only sound, better than a strong running V-8, is a woman having the big 'O'

10-08-2001, 03:58 PM	#3
5ohCOUPE Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ORANGE PARK FL. USA Posts: 208	It sounds like your ignition switch cought on fire. Did you have the recall done on that switch? ------------------ 91 LX COUPE, 3.73 gears, 2 1/2 inch full exhaust, 1 5/8 shorty headers, 73 MM C&L MAF, 70 MM MAC TB, LUNATI cam, Windsor jr heads, GT 40 intake with ported lower, world class T5 with PRO 5.0 shifter, Griffin aluminum radiator, Fluid Damper, SSM traction bars, 150 HP shot N2O kit, 190 GPH in tank fuel pump with Paxton T-Rex external pump. And more to come. BEST TIME ON BOTTLE---11.51 @123 BEST TIME ON MOTOR---12.63 @109

10-08-2001, 03:59 PM	#4
90dpscoupe Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: sanantonio, Tx, usa Posts: 1,407	man guys, these mustangs have a defected part in the ignition, ford will replace for free i think, im still worried about mine, sorry to hear this

10-08-2001, 06:13 PM	#5
Brady91 GT Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 68	yup it really hurts!! its like ill get something fixed, then ill drive it for maybe a week then its something else. It was wrecked, then new tranny, waterpump, steering rack, steering pump. it seems like it is always something. So i think after i fix this ill sell it. insurance wont pay for it so im screwed. so do any of you think a short could have started it on fire? thanks to all that of you that have replied. everyone on MW is great!!!!

10-08-2001, 06:14 PM	#6
Brady91 GT Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Las Vegas NV Posts: 68	oh yea, i dont know if the ignition switch was replaced? is there any way i could tell.

10-08-2001, 06:37 PM	#7
Maroon 5.0 LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 471	I think you can take the VIN # to a dealer and have them run it to see if it's been replaced. ------------------ '89 LX 5.0 - 5 speed. Original Owner '94 E-150 4.9 Hi-Top Conversion Van