NHTSA Complaint #537825 — 1998 FORD EXPLORER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	537825
Vehicle	1998 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	March 25, 1998
Date Filed	July 8, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	AL

Consumer Description

FIRE IN IGNITION SWITCH AREA. THIS IS THE SAME IGNITION SWITCH USED IN OTHER FORD VEHICLES WHICH HAD BEEN RECALLED FOR SIMILAR SHORTING PROBLEMS AND FIRES.

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