NHTSA Complaint #843954 — 1998 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

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

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	843954
Vehicle	1998 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Date of Incident	July 21, 1999
Date Filed	July 30, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

WHILE MAKING A U-TURN CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE ENGINE, VEHICLE WAS ON FIRE. HIGH PRESSURE PLASTIC LINE ON TOP OF ENGINE CRACKED AND FUEL WENT OUT ONTO EXHAUST PIPES AND SPARK PLUG WIRES. *AK

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