NHTSA Complaint #703697 — 1994 FORD EXPLORER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	703697
Vehicle	1994 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	December 10, 1998
Date Filed	February 24, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TN

Consumer Description

ELECTRICAL BURNING SMELL DETECTED WHEN AC/HEATER ON; TOOK CAR IN FOR SERVICING. DEALER FOUND NOTHING. CAR CONTINUES TO HAVE INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL BURNING ODOR COMING FROM VENTS. IT SMELLS EXACTLY LIKE A WIRE SMELLS WHEN IT BURNS AND THEN SHORTS OUT.

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