Issue ID | 72168 |
Internal NHTSA # | 808447 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | RANGER |
Model Year | 1992 |
File date | 20/01/97 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:AIR CONDITIONER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The resistor mounted on the air conditioner heater case box overheated, causing a short which started a fire under the hood. There was damage to the evaporator case/blower motor assembly and the core. Vehicle is being serviced at this time. *ak |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NEWPORT RICHEY, FL |
VIN pattern | 1FTCR10A9NTXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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