NHTSA Complaint #970256 — 1987 FORD TAURUS
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 970256 |
| Vehicle | 1987 FORD TAURUS |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | CT |
Consumer Description
WHILE STOPPED AT LIGHT, ENGINE STALLED, STARTED TO SMOKE THEN CAUGHT FIRE. TT
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