NHTSA Complaint #960821 — 1988 FORD ESCORT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	960821
Vehicle	1988 FORD ESCORT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Date Filed	March 1, 1995
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

ALTERNATOR STARTED ENGINE FIRE. TT

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