NHTSA Complaint #548765 — 1996 FORD RANGER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 548765 |
| Vehicle | 1996 FORD RANGER |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MI |
Consumer Description
STEERING COLUMN WIRING SHORTED OUT RESULTING IN BURNING. MJS
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