NHTSA Complaint #983045 — 1988 FORD MUSTANG

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	983045
Vehicle	1988 FORD MUSTANG
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	April 18, 1996
Date Filed	April 19, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AL

Consumer Description

THE VEHICLES STEERING COLUMN SMOKES AND THE CAR WILL NOT TURN OFF WHEN THE IGNITON IS TURNED OFF AND KEY IS REMOVED. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

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