NHTSA Complaint #10053790 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10053790 |
| Vehicle | 1998 FORD WINDSTAR |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 116,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MA |
Consumer Description
CONSUMER SMELLED A BURNING ODOR THAT GOT STRONGER AS TIME PROGRESSED. A BLACKISH COLOR SMOKE CAME FROM THE VENTS. THEN, THERE WERE FLAMES FROM THE DRIVER'S SEAT, AND VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE FIRE WAS CAUSED BY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE.*AK *TC
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