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1999 FORD ESCORT — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire · 532550 · 2005-04-29

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
ESCORT
Year
1999
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Miles at failure
76,000

Severity

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

Narrative

CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN SUDDENLY SMOKE CAME FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. HE PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND SAW FLAMES. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO PUT THE FIRE OUT.*AK

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10119335
Machine
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