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2000 FORD FOCUS — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

fire · 421605 · 2003-07-30

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
FOCUS
Year
2000
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Miles at failure
33,000

Severity

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

Narrative

WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BEGAN SMOKING, THEN CAUGHT ON FIRE UNDER THE HOOD. DEALER DIAGNOSED MELTED BATTERY CABLE AS CAUSE.*AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10031513
Machine
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