1991 Ford Bronco Turned Off When Driving

Tiny
CGDOIRON
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  • 1991 FORD BRONCO
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 250,000 MILES
Recently driving this Bronco when the engine suddenly turned off. I smelled distinct scent of electric/plastic burning. Smell was strongest in the driver seat. No noticible smells under the hood. Now it will crank but will not turn on. Any ideas?
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 AT 11:33 AM

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Tiny
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Hi
Possible ignition switch burned remove column shrouding and see if it looks burnt and melted.
Hope this helps
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Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 AT 9:32 AM
Tiny
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So it turns out that it wasn't the ignition switch. Old one seemed fine but still replaced it just in case.

I did notice that the fuel pump does not kick in when the key is turned to the on position. Normally, I hear a high pitched whine from the back of the Bronco when I turn the key and before the car starts. That is not happening now even though the battery is fine and the engine does crank.

Any suggestions? Keep in mind that I am absolutely certain that the smell was electrical and inside the car when the Bronco turned off.
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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 AT 3:37 PM
Tiny
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Check for power at Ful pump relay also check fuse links at starter trelay see if one is burnt


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Thursday, March 4th, 2010 AT 3:49 PM

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