NHTSA Complaint #504259 — 1985 FORD ESCORT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	504259
Vehicle	1985 FORD ESCORT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	January 1, 1991
Date Filed	June 1, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	DE

Consumer Description

IGNITION SWITCH SHORTED, CAUSING FIRE. *DSH

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