NHTSA Complaint #983569 — 1985 FORD ECONOLINE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Complaint Details

ODI Number	983569
Vehicle	1985 FORD ECONOLINE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	July 15, 1994
Date Filed	April 26, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING AFTER VEHICLE WAS PARKED 45 MINUTES, ENGINE QUIT, SMOKE STARTED COMING IN FROM UNDERHOOD;OPENED HOOD, DISCONNECTED BATTERY. *AK

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