NHTSA Complaint #971243 — 1987 FORD TAURUS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	971243
Vehicle	1987 FORD TAURUS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Date of Incident	August 28, 1995
Date Filed	August 29, 1995
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERHOOD; FIRE UNDERHOOD MELTED FENDER/HOOD, ALL WIRING, ENTIRE FRONT END. TT

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