NHTSA Complaint #836916 — 1997 FORD EXPEDITION

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

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	836916
Vehicle	1997 FORD EXPEDITION
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Date of Incident	March 30, 1999
Date Filed	May 25, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	TX

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING 65MPH DASHBOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE DUE TO A DEFECTIVE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE. *AK

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