NHTSA Complaint #983789 — 1987 FORD TAURUS
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 983789 |
| Vehicle | 1987 FORD TAURUS |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | ND |
Consumer Description
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CAUSED THE IGNITION SWITCH TO CATCH ON FIRE WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
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