NHTSA Complaint #983951 — 1989 FORD F150

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	983951
Vehicle	1989 FORD F150
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Date of Incident	April 28, 1996
Date Filed	May 2, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

DROVE VEHICLE TO SISTER'S, GOT BACK INSIDE OF VEHICLE AND STARTED IT, SMELLED SMOKE, PULLED OFF ROAD, SMOKE CAME FROM DASH AND BURST INTO FLAMES. *AK

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