NHTSA Complaint #10126469 — 1997 FORD ESCORT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10126469 |
| Vehicle | 1997 FORD ESCORT |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 60,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | PA |
Consumer Description
DT: THE VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL SHORT AND BURNED UP ALL OF THE WIRING. *AK WHEN THE CONSUMERS WIFE STARTED THE VEHICLE SHE NOTICE SMOKE COMING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. *JB
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