NHTSA Complaint #8018601 — 1988 FORD RANGER
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 8018601 |
| Vehicle | 1988 FORD RANGER |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | GA |
Consumer Description
CONSUMER STATES WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE, VEHICLE WAS PULL OUT THE ROAD. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. IF YOU HAVE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FEEL FREE TO ADD. NLM
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