NHTSA Complaint #983596 — 1989 FORD ESCORT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 983596 |
| Vehicle | 1989 FORD ESCORT |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | TX |
Consumer Description
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT OR SHOCK CAUSED THE WIRES IN THE ENGINE TO BURN. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
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