NHTSA Complaint #983079 — 1984 FORD TEMPO ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Complaint Details

ODI Number	983079
Vehicle	1984 FORD TEMPO
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	February 8, 1996
Date Filed	April 19, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

WK. 703-356-2050, STARTED THE VEHICLE TURN IGNITION ON, VEHICLE CUT OFF, SAW SMOKE UNDER THE HOOD, ENGINE COMPARTMENT/UNDER THE DASH. *AK

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