NHTSA Complaint #10558146 — 1997 FORD MOUNTAINEER
AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10558146 |
| Vehicle | 1997 FORD MOUNTAINEER |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 67,950 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NC |
Consumer Description
CAR WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY GOT IN NEXT MORNING CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS ON STEERING WHEEL COMPLETELY MELTED.FORD HAS A RECALL ON THIS THEY SAID MY MODEL WAS NOT MANUFACTURED AT THIS PARTICULAR PLANT. ONE SIDE MELTED 2 MONTHS LATER OTHER SIDE MELTED. I DO NOT KNOW IF THIS HAS AFFECTED AIR BAG. I AM 84 YRS OLD AND AFRAID TO DRIVE CAR WORRIED FIRE COULD START WHILE DRIVING. *TR
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