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1988 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

fire · 258064 · 2000-11-22

Vehicle

Make
LINCOLN
Model
CONTINENTAL
Year
1988
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

Severity

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

Narrative

WHEN TURNING OFF IGNITION CONSUMER NOTICED SMOKE IN PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. PROBLEM MIGHT BE LINKED TO AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN STEERING WHEEL WHICH CAUSED A FIRE. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
875392
Machine
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