NHTSA Complaint #820166 — 1988 LINCOLN MARK VII ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Complaint Details

ODI Number	820166
Vehicle	1988 LINCOLN MARK VII
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	December 27, 1997
Date Filed	January 27, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CA

Consumer Description

*IGNITION SWITCH FAILED AND SHORTED OUT, CAUSING WIRING TO OVERHEAT/SMOKE, RESULTING IN STALLING. *AK

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