NHTSA Complaint #10003373 — 1996 FORD EXPLORER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10003373
Vehicle	1996 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of Incident	December 25, 2002
Date Filed	January 25, 2003
Mileage	86,568 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	WV

Consumer Description

CENTER CONSOLE WITH COMPUTER INFO DISPLAY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE DRIVING.

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