NHTSA Complaint #8004283 — 2001 FORD TAURUS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	8004283
Vehicle	2001 FORD TAURUS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Date of Incident	February 15, 2002
Date Filed	February 20, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	PA

Consumer Description

WHILE PARKING WHEELS LOCKED UP, AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM UNDER DASH/ AND FLAMES FROM UNDER HOOD. VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED. NO INJURIES. 2 DAYS PRIOR, VEHICLE HAD BEEN AT DEALERSHIP FOR POWER STEERING REPAIR.*AK

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