NHTSA Complaint #515859 — 1988 FORD ESCORT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	515859
Vehicle	1988 FORD ESCORT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date Filed	March 13, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD DEVELOP IN THE IGNITION SWITCH THAT COULD LEAD TO OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA. FORD RECOMMENDS THAT THE IGNITION SWITCH BE REPLACED WITH A REVISED DESIGN.

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