NHTSA Complaint #801789 — 1988 FORD TEMPO

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 801789
Vehicle 1988 FORD TEMPO
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State MA

Consumer Description

ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE ALTERNATOR CABLE, CAUSING THE CABLE TO SHORT OUT, REPLACED THE ALTERNATOR THREE TIMES.*AK

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