NHTSA Complaint #10121013 — 2002 FORD F-350

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10121013
Vehicle	2002 FORD F-350
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	April 7, 2005
Date Filed	May 16, 2005
Mileage	55,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OH

Consumer Description

CONSUMER STATES: 3 TIMES NOW, THE STARTER BURNED UP WHILE SETTING IN THE GARAGE AND THE WIRING BURNT OUT IN THE STARTER. AFTER CONSUMER HAD DRIVEN THE VEHICLE, WHEN YOU COME BACK OUT, YOU CAN SMELL BURNT WIRING. DEALER CAN NOT PIN POINT THE PROBLEM. THE STARTER IS ENGAGING WHEN THERE ARE NO KEYS IN THE IGNITION. *TT

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