NHTSA Complaint #10149290 — 1990 FORD F250 HD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA
Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10149290 |
| Vehicle | 1990 FORD F250 HD |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 154,467 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | OH |
Consumer Description
THE IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED OUT WHEN TRYING TO START VEHICLE AND ACTUALLY BEGAN TO MELT ON TOP OF THE STEERING COLUMN. REPAIRS NOT DONE. VEHICLE STILL SITS WHERE IT WAS WHEN THE SWITCH FAILED. NHTSA RECALL #96V071000 AFFECTING 7.9 MILLION TRUCKS BETWEEN 1987 AND 1992. FORD DENIES A RECALL. *NM