NHTSA Complaint #504663 — 1985 FORD ESCORT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	504663
Vehicle	1985 FORD ESCORT
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date of Incident	May 1, 1996
Date Filed	June 19, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

ENGINE LOST POWER, CAUGHT FIRE. *DH

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