NHTSA Complaint #983410 — 1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	983410
Vehicle	1985 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	January 17, 1996
Date Filed	April 24, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	AZ

Consumer Description

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

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