NHTSA Complaint #977440 — 1991 FORD ESCORT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 977440 |
| Vehicle | 1991 FORD ESCORT |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | NH |
Consumer Description
WIRING HARNESS CORRODED; SHORTED OUT; CAUSED ELECTRICAL FIRE. TT
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