NHTSA Complaint #855411 — 1999 FORD RANGER

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	855411
Vehicle	1999 FORD RANGER
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date Filed	January 24, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WV

Consumer Description

A SHORT CIRCUIT OCCURRED WITHIN THE CORD ON THE ENGINE BLOCK HEATER WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO NEARLY CATCH ON FIRE. THE CORD BURNED AND DAMAGES OCCURRED TO THE GRILL AREA. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

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