NHTSA Complaint #728430 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	728430
Vehicle	1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	August 11, 2000
Date Filed	September 5, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	OR

Consumer Description

VAN WENT ON FIRE UNDER HOOD AT THIS TIME LANDMARK FORD IN TIGARD OREGON DOESNT KNOW THE CAUSE OF THIS FIRE IT IS THERE AT THIS TIME WAITING TO BE REPAIRED

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