NHTSA Complaint #10060774 — 1993 MERCURY TRACER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10060774
Vehicle 1993 MERCURY TRACER
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 113,800 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NC

Consumer Description

1993 MERCURY TRACER, 1.9L SOHC. IGNITION CAUGHT ON FIRE. BURNT UP EVERYTHING INCLUDING THE STARTER, IGNITION SWITCH, START SAFETY SWITCH. THIS CAUSED SMOKE IN THE CAB AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THEN WHEN I PULLED THE KEY OUT AND WENT TO UNHOOKED THE BATTERY CABLE THE CAR TRIED TO START ITSELF.*AK

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