NHTSA Complaint #979359 — 1989 FORD AEROSTAR

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	979359
Vehicle	1989 FORD AEROSTAR
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	February 8, 1996
Date Filed	February 20, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED FOR TWEVLE HOURS BELIEVED FIRE IN IGNITION SWTICH MELTED THE DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

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