NHTSA Complaint #803153 — 1989 FORD ESCORT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire 2 Injuries

Complaint Details

ODI Number	803153
Vehicle	1989 FORD ESCORT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	September 26, 1996
Date Filed	October 3, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NY

Consumer Description

THE DEALER DENIED TO FIX THE VEHICLE WHICH HAD A RECALL ON THE IGNITION SWITCH BECAUSE THE FIRE DID NOT START IN THE STEERING, IT STARTED IN THE IGNITION MODULE.THE ELECTRICIAL SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED AND CAUSED OVERHEATING OF THE ECECTRICAL CIRCUITING. *JB

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