NHTSA Complaint #864262 — 1999 FORD ESCORT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Complaint Details

ODI Number	864262
Vehicle	1999 FORD ESCORT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	June 20, 2000
Date Filed	June 26, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

IN THE PROCESS OF STARTING VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE. AS A RESULT, BOTH AIRBAGS DEPLOYED, AND INTERRIOR OF DASHBOARD WAS RUINED.*AK

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