NHTSA Complaint #506166 — 1991 FORD ESCORT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA
1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 506166 |
| Vehicle | 1991 FORD ESCORT |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | IL |
Consumer Description
WIRING TO FUEL PUMP SHORTED, CAUSING FUEL PUMP TO LEAK/ENGINE TO STALL. *DH
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