NHTSA Complaint #984811 — 1988 FORD AEROSTAR
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 984811 |
| Vehicle | 1988 FORD AEROSTAR |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | Yes |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | VA |
Consumer Description
WIFE TOOK KIDS TO DENTIST, FELT THE VEHICLE WAS OVERHEATING, SHE POPPED HOOD ON VEHICLE, FLAMES INSIDE NEAR IGNITION AREA, FIRE DEPT PUT OUT FIRE. *AK
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