NHTSA Complaint #10130880 — 1996 FORD WINDSTAR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10130880
Vehicle	1996 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	July 12, 2005
Date Filed	August 1, 2005
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	MN

Consumer Description

DT: CONSUMER OWNED A 1996 FORD WINDSTAR. AFTER PARKING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER SMELLED BURNING, AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. CONSUMER CALLED FORD, AND THEY DECLINED TO INSPECT THE VEHICLE. FORD SENT A LETTER STATING THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY RESPONSIBILITY IN THE MATTER. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY THE CAMBRIA, CALIFORNIA FIRE CHIEF. THE FIRE REPORT HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED YET. THE INSURANCE COMPANY DID NOT INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THIS OCCURRED ON JULY 12, 2005. THERE WAS NO INJURIES. *AK

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