NHTSA Complaint #983056 — 1985 FORD THUNDERBIRD ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Complaint Details

ODI Number	983056
Vehicle	1985 FORD THUNDERBIRD
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	April 1, 1996
Date Filed	April 19, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

WHEN VEHICLE IS FIRST STARTED, SMELLED OF WIRING BURNING FOR A PERIOD OF 10 MINUTES, ELECTRICAL SHORT. *AK

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