NHTSA Complaint #10438556 — 2004 FORD RANGER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10438556
Vehicle	2004 FORD RANGER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 3, 2011
Date Filed	December 5, 2011
Mileage	62,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	SC

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD RANGER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE BURNT THROUGH THE WIRING HARNESS. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE WHILE HAVING A THERMOSTAT REPLACED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE CONTACT WAS ALSO INFORMED THAT THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE A FIRE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE FAILURE WAS NOT COVERED BY WARRANTY. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 62,000.

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