NHTSA Complaint #10390081 — 2003 FORD EXCURSION ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10390081
Vehicle	2003 FORD EXCURSION
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	June 6, 2008
Date Filed	March 14, 2011
Mileage	31,600 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

DRIVER USED CRUISE CONTROL ON TOLLWAY, GOT OFF TOLLWAY FIRE STARTED 1/4 MILE FROM EXIT. FORD EXCURSION V 10 GAS ENGINE, CRUISE CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH FAILURE GOT HOT CAUSING ENGINE FIRE. THE DIESEL ENGINES WERE RECALLED FOR THE SAME REASON. THIS VEHICLE IS A LIMOUSINE/QVM. NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 07V078000 MANUFACTURE CAMPAIGN # 05S28. *TR

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