NHTSA Complaint #986528 — 1988 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH issue reported to NHTSA
Fire
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 986528 |
| Vehicle | 1988 FORD F SERIES (LIGHT) |
| 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 | OK |
Consumer Description
VEHICLE WAS PARKED, OWNERS WOKE UP SMELLING SMOKE, FIRE DEPT. CAME OUT TO PUT OUT FLAMES, FIRE INVESTIGATOR SAID FIRE STARTED FROM IGNITION WIRE. *AK
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