NHTSA Complaint #10650860 — 1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10650860
Vehicle	1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	June 24, 2014
Date Filed	October 28, 2014
Mileage	60,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

THE IGNITION SWITCH GIVES SPARKS AND COULD IGNITE THE CAR. FORD ADMITS OTHER 1988 LINCOLN TOWN CARS HAVE A IGNITION SWITCH PROBLEM AND REPLACES THEM. THEY HAVE NOT INCLUDED MY VIN ON THE DEFECT AND REPLACEMENT LIST; HOWEVER, IT IS DEFECTIVE AND COULD IGNITE A FIRE AT ANY TIME. *TR

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