NHTSA Complaint #548691 — 1998 FORD TAURUS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	548691
Vehicle	1998 FORD TAURUS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	August 18, 1998
Date Filed	November 29, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

DESIGN LOCATION OF THE STARTER IS DIRECTLY BELOW THE OIL FILTER RESULTING IN FIRE WHEN CHANGING OIL FILTER, ELECTRICAL SHORT FROM TOOL BURNED FILTER HOUSING AND IGNITED THE OIL STREAM. MJS

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