NHTSA Complaint #549033 — 1989 FORD RANGER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	549033
Vehicle	1989 FORD RANGER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	August 1, 1999
Date Filed	November 29, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CT

Consumer Description

ENGINE DIED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO FAULTY IGNITION SWITCH, BROKEN CRIMP HOOKS THAT HOLD THE PLASTIC HALF OF THE SWITCH TO THE METAL HALF. MJS

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