NHTSA Complaint #984326 — 1988 FORD TAURUS

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	984326
Vehicle	1988 FORD TAURUS
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	May 11, 1996
Date Filed	May 13, 1996
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

VEHICLE FIRE UNDER THE HOOD, POSSIBLY DUE TO STARTER HANGING UP. *AK

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