Consumer Complaint Detail

MERCURY / MYSTIQUE / 1997

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 000132425 Incident Date: Oct, 06 2000
Consumer's City: WASHINGTON Consumer's State: DC
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: MYSTIQUE Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring:front underhood
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1MELM6532VK Date added to File: May, 16 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 18 2000 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While drying vehicle after washing it at carwash noticed smoke from under hood. lifted hood & electrical wires were on fire. had fire extinguished. there was some damage to wires, including wiper motor. was able to drive vehicle to dealer & mechanic was able to repair damage. *ak