NHTSA Complaint #517056 — 1989 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	517056
Vehicle	1989 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date Filed	May 8, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MS

Consumer Description

THE IGNITION SWITCH TRIED TO START ITSELF WHILE ALREADY ON. OWNER HAD TO UNHOOK BATTERY CABLE, THAT WAS SMOKING AND SPARKLING, IN ORDER TO STOP.

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