NHTSA Complaint #10897445 — 2001 FORD RANGER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10897445
Vehicle	2001 FORD RANGER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 17, 2016
Date Filed	August 21, 2016
Mileage	204,457 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

HAD ELECTRICAL FIRE IN STEERING COLUMN AFTER JUST STARTING VEHICLE WHILE STILL IN PARK..

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