NHTSA Complaint #835402 — 1997 FORD EXPEDITION

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	835402
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPEDITION
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Date of Incident	September 15, 1998
Date Filed	March 1, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

CONSUMER PARKED VEHICLE AND WENT INSIDE THE HOUSE, AND VEHICLE EXPLODED, CATCHING ON FIRE. FIRE DEPARTMENT EXPLAINED TO CONSUMER THAT FIRE STARTED IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT. *AK

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