NHTSA Complaint #10221672 — 2000 FORD F-150

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 10221672
Vehicle 2000 FORD F-150
Component VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 118,000 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed Yes
State OH

Consumer Description

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 FORD F150. ON MARCH 8, 2008, AFTER ACTIVATING THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, THE WIPER MOTOR CAUGHT FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING DIAGNOSED BY THE INSURANCE COMPANY. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS; HOWEVER, THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED WORKING THE PREVIOUS NIGHT. THE CONTACT THOUGHT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE SNOW ON THE WIPERS, BUT AFTER THEY WERE CLEANED, THE WIPER FAILED TO OPERATE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 118,000.

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