NHTSA Complaint #983422 — 1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 983422 |
| Vehicle | 1989 FORD THUNDERBIRD |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | ME |
Consumer Description
WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY, IGNITION STARTED TO SMOKE; GOT OUT OF CAR, STEERING COLUMN CAUGHT FIRE, THEN ENTIRE DASHBOARD CAUGHT ON FIRE; VEHICLE TOTALED.*AK
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