NHTSA Complaint #10928441 — 1985 FORD THUNDERBIRD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10928441
Vehicle	1985 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 1, 2016
Date Filed	November 29, 2016
Mileage	134,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

UPON TURNING ON THE IGNITION SWITCH WITH A KEY, I BEGAN TO SMELL A BURNING SMELL. I TURNED OFF IGNITION AND INSPECTED THE SOURCE WHICH SEEM TO COME FROM STEERING COLUMN. AFTER REMOVING THE STEERING WHEEL COVER, I NOTICE THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH UNIT HAD BLACK BURNT LOOKING PLACES ON IT. I DECIDED TO REMOVE THE UNIT AND REPLACE IT. THE CAR WAS STATIONARY IN THE DRIVEWAY OF OUR HOME. *TR

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