NHTSA Complaint #806443 — 1991 FORD ESCORT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	806443
Vehicle	1991 FORD ESCORT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date Filed	December 17, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	LA

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLE HESITATES WHEN TURNING THE IGNITION ON AND WHEN DRIVING BETWEEN 35 TO 40 MPH; ALSO, IT SMELLS LIKE SOMETHING BURNING. *AK CONSUMER STATES WHEN SHE TURNS ON IGNITION THE VEHICLE HESITATES FOR A FEW SECONDS, THEN SHE HAS TO WAIT FOR 15 MINUTES BEFORE SHE CAN DRIVE THE VEHICLE, IT ALSO STALL WHEN AT A STOP SIGN OR A LIGHT, CONSUMER ALSO STATES LIGHTS FLICKER WHEN SHE TURNS ON THE IGNITION.*JB

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