Issue ID | 338115 |
Internal NHTSA # | 8002424 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | MERCURY |
Model | TOPAZ |
Model Year | 1993 |
File date | 27/12/01 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving, the engine light remains on continuously, consumer noticed smoke coming from under the hood, vehicle was taken to the dealer, and they changed all spark plugs and oil, the next day consumer parked the vehicle and less than 5 minutes vehicle caught on fire.*ak. After the vehicle caught on fire, the dealer informed consumer that the engine was bad, however consumer stated that no one informed her prior that there was a problem with the engine.*slc |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ABOLEEN, TX |
VIN pattern | 2MEPM36X4PBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 17/07/97 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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