NHTSA Complaint #802265 — 1989 FORD TAURUS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 802265 |
| Vehicle | 1989 FORD TAURUS |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
WIFE WAS DRIVING VEHICLE TO MEET HUSBAND, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH HOOD, PARKED VEHICLE, LIFTED HOOD AND NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM BACKSIDE OF ENGINE. *AK
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