NHTSA Complaint #731133 — 2000 FORD FOCUS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	731133
Vehicle	2000 FORD FOCUS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	September 5, 2000
Date Filed	September 18, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK POSTION AND TURNED OFF, THE VEHICLE CAUGHT FIRE ON ITS OWN . THE ENTIRE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS IN FLAMES. WHILE ON FIRE THE CAR STARTED AND ROLLED FORWARD OVER A CURB INTO A BUILDING (NOT CAUSING DAMAGE TO BUILDING). IT LOOKS AS THOUGH IT WAS NOT ELECTRICAL BECAUSE MANY OF THE WIRES AND FUSES INSIDE THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN SHORTED OUT. IT IS BEING INVESTIGATED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THIS IS A SERIUOS PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE LOOKED AT, IT SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE ON ITS OWN . THE VEHICLE IS PLANNED TO BE TOTALLED.*AK

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