NHTSA Complaint #8012785 — 1998 FORD WINDSTAR

INTERIOR LIGHTING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	8012785
Vehicle	1998 FORD WINDSTAR
Component	INTERIOR LIGHTING
Date of Incident	September 1, 2000
Date Filed	June 27, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CO

Consumer Description

LIGHT THAT INDICATES DOOR IS OPEN STAYS ILLUMINATED. LIGHT GETS SO HOT THAT IT MAY CAUSE A FIRE. *AK THE SWITCHES HAVE BEEN REPLACED. THE FORD COMPANY IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM AND DOESN'T WANT TO FIX UNLESS CONSUMER PAYS OUT OF POCKET. THE SLIDING DOOR WAS REPLACED. *JG

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