Issue ID | 548743 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10127092 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCORT |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 15/12/04 |
Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt: the contact owns a 1995 ford escort. She stated that vehicle caught on fire. She put the key into the ignition, and when she done this it exploded and caught on fire. Everything got jammed up after this, even the steering wheel. The tow truck driver stated that he had a hard time towing the vehicle because of this problem. The contact called two ford dealership and told them that this was not a problem.*ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | FORT WORTH, TX |
VIN pattern | FAFP10P2WW2XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 15/03/04 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | MAN |
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DoT tire identifier | |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | PRIVATE PARTY |
Dealer's telephone number | |
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