NHTSA Complaint #712082 — 1999 FORD CONTOUR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 712082 |
| Vehicle | 1999 FORD CONTOUR |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | MI |
Consumer Description
FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO EXTINGUISH FIRE BEFORE IT WAS SERIOUS. FORD'S CONCERN REGARDING THE INCIDENT IS MINIMAL
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