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1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA — VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

fire · 173370 · 1999-09-23

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
CROWN VICTORIA
Year
1997
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT

Severity

Deaths
0
Injured
0
Fire
Yes
Crash
No
Police report
No
Medical attention
No
Vehicle towed
No

Narrative

HAD A PREVIOUS PROBLEM WITH ALWAYS BLOWING A FUSE. VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN DRIVEWAY. CAUGHT ON FIRE. THE CAUSE WAS A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE HEATING SYSTEM. DEALER WAS CONTACTED. *AK REFERENCED IN EA02-025

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
848502
Machine
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