NHTSA Complaint #10109115 — 2000 FORD EXPLORER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10109115
Vehicle	2000 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of Incident	January 27, 2005
Date Filed	January 27, 2005
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TX

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED. THE DRIVER CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED AND TOTALED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. *AK

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