NHTSA Complaint #986184 — 1991 FORD ESCORT
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 986184 |
| Vehicle | 1991 FORD ESCORT |
| 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 | NY |
Consumer Description
AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE IGNTION SWITCH, CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO CATCH ON FIRE UNDER THE DASH. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK
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