NHTSA Complaint #815807 — 1987 FORD TAURUS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	815807
Vehicle	1987 FORD TAURUS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date Filed	August 28, 1997
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AND COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP THE VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, BURNING THE ENTIRE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

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