NHTSA Complaint #894893 — 1991 FORD EXPLORER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

Complaint Details

ODI Number	894893
Vehicle	1991 FORD EXPLORER
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Date of Incident	August 18, 2001
Date Filed	August 22, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 10 MPH THERE WAS SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE STEERING COLUMN NEAR PEDALS. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND CALLED FIRE DEPARTMENT. BATTERY WAS DISCONNECTED AND FIRE PUT OUT. DEALER REPLACED IGNITION SWITCH AND WIRING.*AK

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