NHTSA Complaint #10115839 — 1998 FORD F-150 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10115839
Vehicle	1998 FORD F-150
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	February 5, 2005
Date Filed	March 25, 2005
Mileage	85,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED A FIRE STARTED UNDER THE HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

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