NHTSA Complaint #811774 — 1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	811774
Vehicle	1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	April 27, 1997
Date Filed	May 27, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	DE

Consumer Description

VEHICLE HAD AN ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE WHICH CAUSED A FIRE AFTER BEING PARKED FOR 45 MIN. THE FIRE WAS AT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, AND MELTED THE HOOD AND TIRES WITH NO PRIOR WARNING. *AK

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