NHTSA Complaint #731091 — 1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	731091
Vehicle	1992 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Date Filed	September 18, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IN

Consumer Description

CAR WAS PARKED AT SHOPPING CENTER. WHILE SHOPPING THE CAR CAUGHT FIRE. THE CAR WAS LOCKED AND NOT RUNNING. THE CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE DASHBOARD, DRIVER' S SIDE. CAR WAS COMPLETELY TOTALLED. WE HAD TO PAY LARGE DEDUCTABLE AND LOST CAR PHONE AND OTHER VALUABLES. CONTACTED FORD BY CERTIFIED LETTER AND THEY TOLD US IT WAS NOT THEIR RESPONSIBILITY AND TO FILE WITH OUR INSURANCE. WE HAVE BEEN HEARING OTHER STORIES OF THIS MODEL CATCHING FIRE WHILE PARKED AND NOT RUNNING. WANT TO KNOW IF FORD IS TAKING A PRO-ACTIVE POSITION ON THIS OR IF YOUR AGENCY IS PURSUING FURTHER. RC. *AK REFERENCED IN RQ01-002

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