NHTSA Complaint #801053 — 1988 FORD ESCORT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	801053
Vehicle	1988 FORD ESCORT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date Filed	August 19, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

AFTER CONSUMER HAD THE IGNITION SWITCH REPLACED, THE VEHICLE IS NOW OVERHEATING AND SMOKING FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. RECALL# 96V071000

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