NHTSA Complaint #10449286 — 2000 FORD FOCUS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10449286
Vehicle	2000 FORD FOCUS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	February 24, 2012
Date Filed	February 25, 2012
Mileage	110,123 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

PLASTIC INSULATION OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR THAT CONNECTS RIGHT HEADLIGHT BULB WITH WIRING OVERHEATED, MELTED AND CAUSED SMOLDERING FIRE THAT LED TO DAMAGING SMOKE DEPOSITS IN HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY. FIRE STAYED CONTAINED TO HEADLIGHT HOUSING. *TR

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