Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / TAURUS / 1998

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004300578 Incident Date: Sep, 10 2004
Consumer's City: MARTINS FERRY Consumer's State: OH
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: TAURUS Model Year: 1998
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Electrical system:wiring
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1FAFP52U8WG Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 20 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 consumer noticed smoke coming out of the air vents on the dashboard. consumer pulled over and exited the vehicle. the entire vehicle went up in flames within seconds. no warning lights came on prior to the smoke and flames. *ak