NHTSA Complaint #525811 — 1987 FORD ESCORT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	525811
Vehicle	1987 FORD ESCORT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date of Incident	July 25, 1996
Date Filed	October 14, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE FIRE DUE TO FAILURE OF THE IGNITION SYSTEM, RECALL'S ISSUED FOR SAME MAKE AND MODEL, HOWEVER VEHICLE NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN.(ATTORNEY FOR CONSUMER)

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