NHTSA Complaint #803169 — 1986 FORD AEROSTAR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 803169 |
| Vehicle | 1986 FORD AEROSTAR |
| 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 | TX |
Consumer Description
WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE RIGHT FRONT ENGINE COMPARTMENT. ALSO NOTICED THAT WHEN KEY IS IN IGNITION THE SWITCH GETS HOT.*AK
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