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1993 FORD ESCORT — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

fire · 632809 · 2007-08-02

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
ESCORT
Year
1993
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Miles at failure
170,000

Severity

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

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1993 FORD ESCORT. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN A MECHANIC'S GARAGE, IT CAUGHT FIRE. THE FIRE DESTROYED THE VEHICLE, THE OTHER VEHICLES IN THE GARAGE, AND THE GARAGE ITSELF. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT STATED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED UNDER THE DASHBOARD OF HIS VEHICLE, POSSIBLY THE IGNITION SWITCH. A POLICE AND FIRE REPORT WERE FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE SHOP FOR NEW BRAKES AND TIE RODS. UPDATED 02/01/08. *LJ

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10198254
Machine
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