NHTSA Complaint #863588 — 1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	863588
Vehicle	1990 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	June 13, 2000
Date Filed	June 14, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	TN

Consumer Description

CONSUMER HAD DRIVEN ABOUT 25 MILES, MADE A STOP AND REACHED DOWN TO TURN OFF IGNITION, AND SWITCH WAS OVERHEATED, ABOUT 140 DEGREES. THEN CONSUMER HAD TROUBLE ENGAGING THE STARTER. *AK

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