NHTSA Complaint #974562 — 1988 FORD ESCORT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	974562
Vehicle	1988 FORD ESCORT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
Date of Incident	October 30, 1995
Date Filed	November 6, 1995
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MO

Consumer Description

CAR WAS PARKED OVER NIGHT IT CAUGHT ON FIRE IT WAS FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL . TT

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