NHTSA Complaint #10139727 — 1996 FORD WINDSTAR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10139727
Vehicle	1996 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	October 14, 2005
Date Filed	October 14, 2005
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

FIRE ON THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH, WHICH IS CONNECTED TO THE MASTER BREAK CYLENDER WHILE DRIVING. I MANAGED TO PUT THE FIRE OFF BEFORE IT SPREAD. THE FIRE DESTROYD THE SPEED CONTROL SWITCH AND THE WIRES CONNECTED TO IT.

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