NHTSA Complaint #10088651 — 2001 FORD TAURUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10088651
Vehicle	2001 FORD TAURUS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 9, 2003
Date Filed	August 26, 2004
Mileage	93,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	AR

Consumer Description

I PUSHED THE CIGARETTE LIGHTER IN TO GET HOT AND IT SHOT OUT. IT FELL ON THE FLOOR MAT AND I BURNED MY HAND PICKING IT UP BEFORE IF CAUGHT THE CAR ON FIRE. I NO LONGER USE MY LIGHTER FOR FEAR IT WILL START A FIRE. *AK

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