NHTSA Complaint #803644 — 1988 FORD TAURUS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	803644
Vehicle	1988 FORD TAURUS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	September 10, 1996
Date Filed	October 17, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

IGNITION SWITCH STUCK IN ENGAGED POSITION, BURNING OUT WIRES. ON ANOTHER OCCASION VEHICLE REFUSED TO SHUT OFF WITH KEY OUT OF IGNITION. AT BOTH TIMES BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED AFTERWARDS. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.

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