NHTSA Complaint #512644 — 1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	512644
Vehicle	1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	October 1, 1993
Date Filed	October 20, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OK

Consumer Description

IGNITION SWITCH FAILURE CAUSING WIRING TO BURN UNDER DASH AREA PRIOR TO RECALL NOTICE.

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