NHTSA Complaint #504994 — 1991 FORD ESCORT
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 504994 |
| Vehicle | 1991 FORD ESCORT |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
LOUD POPPING NOISE PRIOR TO ENGINE CATCHING FIRE. *DH
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