NHTSA Complaint #824367 — 1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	824367
Vehicle	1998 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date of Incident	June 10, 1998
Date Filed	June 16, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE GARAGE OVERNIGHT IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FIRE WAS PUT OUT BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. OWNER IS WORKING WITH DEALERSHIP ON REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENT.*AK

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