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1996 FORD WINDSTAR — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

fire · 670495 · 2008-05-20

Vehicle

Make
FORD
Model
WINDSTAR
Year
1996
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Miles at failure
135,000

Severity

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

Narrative

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1996 FORD WINDSTAR. WHILE STOPPED AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. THE CONTACT TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE AND THE SMOKE CEASED; HOWEVER, THE HOOD CAUGHT FIRE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS STARTED AGAIN. THE CONTACT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 135,000.

Source

Authoritative
NHTSA ODI Flat-File Downloads
ODI Number
10228302
Machine
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