NHTSA Complaint #800087 — 1988 FORD ESCORT

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	800087
Vehicle	1988 FORD ESCORT
Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Date of Incident	May 10, 1994
Date Filed	July 29, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

ELECTRICAL SHORT, CAUSING THE WIRING HARNESS TO MELT, RESULTING IN A FIRE AND THE HEAD LIGHTS TO FAIL. *AK

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