Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / WINDSTAR / 1998

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004297442 Incident Date: Sep, 01 2004
Consumer's City: AUBURN Consumer's State: ME
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: WINDSTAR Model Year: 1998
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#: 2FMZA5146WB Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 01 2004 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: Yes Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving smoke was coming from the vents and from the hood. consumer pulled over to the shoulder, lifted up the hood, and saw flames. vehicle caught on fire. consumer extinguished the fire, and had the vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection by the insurance company. *ak