NHTSA Complaint #10442149 — 2002 FORD TAURUS

EXTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10442149
Vehicle	2002 FORD TAURUS
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	October 1, 2011
Date Filed	January 3, 2012
Mileage	198,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD TAURUS. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED WITH THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED AT THE REAR TAIL LIGHT ASSEMBLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 198,000.

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