NHTSA Complaint #10031169 — 1997 FORD ESCORT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10031169
Vehicle	1997 FORD ESCORT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN
Date of Incident	December 15, 2001
Date Filed	August 9, 2003
Mileage	60,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

HORN MALFUNCTIOED, ,DOES NOT STOP,HAD TO PULL FUSE OUT. *AK

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