NHTSA Complaint #820645 — 1987 FORD AEROSTAR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 820645 |
| Vehicle | 1987 FORD AEROSTAR |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CA |
Consumer Description
DRIVING 25-30MPH AND SAW STEAM COMING FROM ENGINE. PULLED OVER AND WALKED AWAY TO CALL AAA, LOOKED BACK AND THE VEHICLE WAS IN FLAMES. FIRE STARTED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND BURNED COMPLETELY. CAUSE OF FIRE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. AK
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