NHTSA Complaint #979417 — 1988 FORD ESCORT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 979417 |
| Vehicle | 1988 FORD ESCORT |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | OH |
Consumer Description
CAR CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE PARKED BELIEVE IT WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT
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