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1995 FORD THUNDERBIRD — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

fire · 490459 · 2004-08-13

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
THUNDERBIRD
Year
1995
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Miles at failure
54,000
Speed
35 mph

Severity

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

Narrative

ELECTRIC FAN MOTOR FOR RADIATOR COOLING FAN SHORTED OUT, CAUSING IT TO OVERHEAT AND CAUSE THE PLASTIC SHROUD TO CATCH ON FIRE.*AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10086788
Machine
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