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1995 FORD WINDSTAR — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

fire · 587530 · 2006-07-07

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
WINDSTAR
Year
1995
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Miles at failure
162,000

Severity

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

Narrative

STOPPED AT DINER TO EAT LUNCH AND WITHIN 10 MINUTES MY VAN WAS IN FLAMES. FIRE STARTED UNDERHOOD ON DRIVER SIDE. OFFICIALS STATED THAT CAUSE WAS MOST LIKELY DUE TO DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL WIRING AT THE BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR. CALLED FORD AND GO NO HELP. *NM

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10161732
Machine
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