NHTSA Complaint #983088 — 1990 FORD MUSTANG

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	983088
Vehicle	1990 FORD MUSTANG
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	April 16, 1996
Date Filed	April 19, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK IN THE IGNITION SWITCH, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE. *AK

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