NHTSA Complaint #510813 — 1985 FORD LTD

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	510813
Vehicle	1985 FORD LTD
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	June 28, 1996
Date Filed	October 20, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO FAILURE OF THE IGNITION SWITCH, PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

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