NHTSA Complaint #890578 — 1987 FORD ESCORT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	890578
Vehicle	1987 FORD ESCORT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date Filed	June 18, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

WHEN DRIVING FOR 10-12 MILES VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT COMPLETELY , FEELS AS THOUGH TURNING OFF IGNITION. CONSUMER MUST WAIT ABOUT 45 MINUTES BEFORE CAN BE RESTARTED. CONSUMER CONTACTED A MECHANIC, AND REPROGRAMMED COMPUTER, BUT DEFECT OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER. WILL CONTACT MECHANIC AGAIN. *AK

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