NHTSA Complaint #814524 — 1987 FORD AEROSTAR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	814524
Vehicle	1987 FORD AEROSTAR
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date Filed	July 29, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

PARKED VEHICLE AT HOME AND SMELLED SMOKE, CONSUMER STATED THAT IT WAS A FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. THE RADIATOR HOSE BURST AND PUT OUT THE FIRE. THE WIRES WERE DAMAGED. HAD VEHCLE TOWED TO A MECHANIC, BUT IT WAS TOO MUCH DAMAGE FOR THE MECHANIC TO REPAIR. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. *AK

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