NHTSA Complaint #813826 — 1991 FORD F-150

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	813826
Vehicle	1991 FORD F-150
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	June 26, 1997
Date Filed	July 7, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

DRIVING IN TOWN AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH WITHOUT WARNING SMOKE JUST STARTED COMING OUT FROM THE STEERING COLUMN. TURNED OFF THE IGNITION SWITCH AND GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE. ABOUT A ONE MINUTE LATER THE VEHICLE WENT UP IN FLAMES WITHOUT WARNING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS.

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