NHTSA Complaint #524815 — 1997 FORD ESCORT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Complaint Details

ODI Number	524815
Vehicle	1997 FORD ESCORT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	October 3, 1997
Date Filed	February 5, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

ELECTRICAL FIRE DUE TO FAULTY WIRES.

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