NHTSA Complaint #822336 — 1996 FORD EXPLORER
STRUCTURE:BODY issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 822336 |
| Vehicle | 1996 FORD EXPLORER |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | IL |
Consumer Description
WHILE PARKED, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE CENTER CONSOLE, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
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